Student-free days may be tricky for parents, but they can be vital for teachers and schools
Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family......»»
Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, more offering major Black Friday streaming discounts
There are so many streaming services these days, the cost really adds up if you subscribe to more than a few at once. But for Black Friday weekend, almost every streamer is offering huge discounts that make it possible to go on a subscription frenzy.....»»
New English school improvement teams could complicate an already complex system
The government has announced a new plan to help improve schools: Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Sunday, December 1
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Popular free alternative to Adobe Illustrator gets major upgrade
Inkscape 1.4 offers new features like filter gallery and modular grids for improved design flexibility and productivity......»»
Why timekeeping is now on the verge of a giant leap forward in accuracy
Time is vital to the functioning of our everyday lives: from the watches on our wrists to the GPS systems in our phones. Communication systems, power grids, and financial transactions all rely on precision timing. Seconds are the vital units of measu.....»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, November 30
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
"I am exhausted": Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
Teachers' jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (November 29-December 1)
From November 29-December 1, stream these great movies for free, including a terrific sports documentary and a charming romance about young love......»»
Phonics screening check: Why this test taken by six-year-olds in England just isn"t needed
At the end of year one, when they are five or six, all children at state schools in England must take a test called the phonics screening check. The check measures their ability to use synthetic phonics—an approach to teaching reading—to blend so.....»»
Showdown looms on plastic treaty days before deadline
Diplomats warned Friday of a looming showdown in negotiations to reach the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution, after a new draft text emerged littered with competing visions and ongoing disagreements......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, November 29
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
The upside-down capacitor in mid-‘90s Macs, proven and documented by hobbyists
A "copy/paste error" on a Mac logic board has led to some restoration problems. "Am I the first person to discover this?" is a tricky question when it comes to classic Macs, some.....»»
5 great free movies to watch on Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, stream one of these five great movies, including a classic comedy with Steve Martin and an unconventional rom-com with Jennifer Lawrence......»»
Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show for free
The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event for free......»»
At plastic treaty talks, no united front for industry
Is virgin plastic production vital or completely unsustainable? For the industry lobbyists at UN talks on plastic pollution, the answer is far from unanimous......»»
The huge Samsung G9 Gaming Monitor is $1,230 off, but it’s still not cheap
The Samsung 57-inch Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is the ultimate gaming monitor and it's currently on sale right now and with a free 27-inch monitor included......»»
Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first—but some are planting native trees anyway
Globally, about 40% of ice-free land is used for agriculture, managed by farmers and herders......»»
Making quantum physics easier to digest in schools: Experts encourage focus on two-state systems
A team of physics educators from Italy, Hungary, Slovenia and Germany is focusing on a new approach to teaching quantum physics in schools. Traditional classroom teaching has tended to focus on presenting the history of the origins of quantum physics.....»»
Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ free demo is already winning me over
While I've mostly played Musou spinoff games before, Dynasty Warriors: Origins seems like it will make me a fan of the main series......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, November 27
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»