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Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school

For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweek18 hr. 13 min. ago

How Intel is making open source accessible to all developers

In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Gupta, Vice President and General Manager for Open Ecosystem, Intel, discusses the company’s commitment to fostering an open ecosystem as a cornerstone of its software strategy. He explains how this app.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school

For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News18 hr. 13 min. ago

Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Apple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom

As part of its dramatic redesign, Apple moved the power button on the M4 Mac mini from the back of the machine to the bottom. In a new interview, Apple executives Greg Joswiak and John Ternus addressed this surprisingly controversial decision….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts

Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation

Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

HomeKit Weekly: Track your HomeKit device batteries with HomeBatteries

Keeping tabs on battery-powered HomeKit accessories like the can be challenging. From smart locks to motion sensors, battery status is often out of sight, out of mind—until the moment a device fails to respond. Enter HomeBatteries, an app designed.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Am I Isolated: Open-source container security benchmark

Am I Isolated is an open-source container security benchmark that probes users’ runtime environments and tests for container isolation. The Rust-based container runtime scanner runs as a container, detecting gaps in users’ container runtime i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024

Our picks for underrated movies to watch on Netflix in November include a high school sports story, a rap drama, and a holiday romance......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

AudioEye Accessibility Protection Status identifies high-impact areas for improvement

AudioEye launched Accessibility Protection Status, a new benchmark in digital accessibility compliance that empowers businesses to achieve better transparency, clarity, and control over their digital accessibility efforts. With a more accurate repres.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds

Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Zywave enhances Cyber Quoting to provide insight into coverage limit adequacy and potential loss gaps

Zywave announced an enhancement to its Cyber Quoting solution with the addition of embedded benchmarking. Brokers can now leverage industry data and loss profiles from similar organizations to provide their clients with more sophisticated insight int.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Asset owners could drive investment in climate change mitigation, research suggests

Asset owners who control substantial capital in the financial system through pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individual holdings can play a crucial role in driving investments in climate change mitigation, according to a new Yale School o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Generation gaps: How much faster Apple Silicon gets with each release

Apple Silicon speed has steadily improved since the debut in 2020. Here's how much faster Apple has made its chips in just four years.M4 is Apple's latest chips - Image credit: AppleChip generations tend to improve with age. As designs get better and.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

More families purchased school meals after federal nutrition policies enacted, research suggests

Families purchased more school lunches and breakfasts the year after the federal government toughened nutritional standards for school meals. A new University of California, Davis, study suggests that families turned to school lunches after the Obama.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Controlling skyrmions at room-temperature in 2D topological spin structure technology

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has, for the first time in the world, generated and controlled skyrmions at room temperature in two-dimensional (2D) materials. This achievement reduces power consumption compared to tradi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

How to setup your Meta Quest 2

This tutorial explains how you can set up your Meta Quest 2. The post How to setup your Meta Quest 2 appeared first on Phandroid. Even though the Meta Quest 2 is an older-generation VR headset, it is still a capable device to have. The bes.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Apple Watch users may Ten Year Celebration activity challenge

Code within the new iOS 18.2 beta suggests that Apple is planning to acknowledge the decade anniversary of the Apple Watch with a new activity achievement.Apple did not release a major redesign of the Apple Watch to mark its ten-year anniversary —.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

School burnout can be prevented with the right measures, but students" challenges must be acknowledged

School burnout can manifest in students in different ways. Some might feel tired or anxious, while in others, burnout may manifest as a negative attitude towards school. Early detection of the various signs and symptoms of burnout is important, as it.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

How to use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids

This tutorial explains how you can use the Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids. The post How to use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids appeared first on Phandroid. The much-awaited AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features are finally availab.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024