Stressed out, burned out and dropping out: Why teachers are leaving the classroom
Many school districts across the United States are in the midst of a crisis: a teacher shortage. Part of the problem is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are other reasons why teachers are leaving their jobs at higher rates than before. On Aug......»»
Unity is dropping its unpopular per-install Runtime Fee
Cross-platform game engine saw the downside to "novel and controversial" plan. Enlarge (credit: Unity) Unity, maker of a popular cross-platform engine and toolkit, will not pursue a broadly unpopular Runtime Fee that wou.....»»
Tony Hawk teases project with Activision ahead of Pro Skater’s 25th anniversary
Activision is apparently cooking something up with Tony Hawk, leaving Pro Skater fans wondering if a series revival is in the works......»»
Ozone pollution reduces yearly tropical forest growth by 5.1%, study finds
Ozone gas is reducing the growth of tropical forests—leaving an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each year, new research shows......»»
Canada tourism fears bigger, badder wildfires coming
Images of towering wildfires tearing through forests and leaving a national park in cinders have kept many tourists away, putting one of Canada's top industries on edge......»»
Study: Educators say Iowa"s divisive concepts law complicates teaching
Teachers and administrators in Iowa schools interviewed for a new study said that their state's 2021 law banning instruction on "divisive" concepts of race and gender stifles efforts to promote just and inclusive schools and creates hostile work envi.....»»
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs in warming oceans, study finds
Gray reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the face of warming oceans, new research finds......»»
Super Typhoon Yagi toll rises to 9 in Vietnam after landslide
Super Typhoon Yagi ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides in Vietnam, leaving nine people dead as of Sunday, after tearing through southern China and the Philippines......»»
Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth
"We will review the data and determine the next steps for the program," says Boeing's Starliner manager. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft after landing Friday night at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. (credit: Boeing.....»»
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner.....»»
Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America"s climate and economic policies
On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community college to discuss the town's economy. Leaving the scenic campus, we saw families driving into the mounta.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth"s atmosphere over the Philippines
A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere the same day, NASA said......»»
Study finds when self-determination model provided to schools with support, teachers and all students benefit
For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have shown that giving students, especially those with disabilities, ownership of their education improves their outcomes. The Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities' team recen.....»»
How Surfshark VPN unlocks global streaming, shopping & browsing without leaving the couch
Get around price gouging based on IP location, local restrictions, or streaming exclusivity by country by using Surfshark VPN on your iPhone, Mac or iPad to browse as if you're anywhere in the world without leaving your couch.Surfshark VPN for iPhone.....»»
What’s new on Hulu in September 2024 and what’s leaving soon
Hulu's September 2024 lineup includes The Old Man, American Sports Story, Hell on Wheels, 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5, Murder in a Small Town, and more......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in September 2024
Be sure to catch Cosmos, V/H/S, Theater Camp, I Give It a Year, and everything else leaving Hulu in September 2024......»»
Amazon adds $299 iPad 10th Gen, $899 M4 iPad Pro deals to its Labor Day sale
Additional Apple markdowns have been added to Amazon's already-aggressive Labor Day sale, with the iPad 10th Gen dropping to $299 and the M4 iPad Pro dipping to $899.iPad prices dip to as low as $199 at Amazon.The entirety of Amazon's Labor Day sale.....»»
4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $74.99 at Amazon
Apple AirTags are back down to nearly record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $74.99 at Amazon (within $2 of the all-time cheapest price).Grab 4 Apple AirTags for $74.99.With holiday traveling starting up soon, having a pack of Apple AirTags o.....»»
Nissan Armada redesign includes off-road variant, possibility of hybrid
The redesigned flagship SUV delivers more power while dropping its V-8 engine, and executives said they're examining the use of Nissan's e-Power system in the future......»»
Study finds program boosts cognitive engagement of students with language and attention difficulties
A new study has found high school students with disabilities impacting language and information processing were able to better comprehend content when teachers adopted evidence-based strategies to increase the accessibility of classroom teaching......»»