Clarke eyes greater gov’t pre-primary spend, means-based financing of tertiary education | Lead Stories

With administrators continuing to be on the edge of their seats, to see whether there will be a surge in teacher migration come August, Dr. Nigel Clarke, minister of finance and the public service, has reiterated that Jamaica spends the second highest on education among the Caribbean territories. While speaking at the closing ceremony for the week-long Caribbean Union of Teachers’ (CUT) 41st Biennial Conference, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Friday, Clarke referred to the World Bank’s and UNICEF’s Public Expenditure Review of the Education Sector in Jamaica 2021which stated that in 2019 education in Jamaica…

Defining the Nature of Augmented Feedback for Learning Intraosseous Access Skills in Simulation-Based Health Professions Education

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Pooja Bhatt Emphasizes Degree Doesn’t Define One’s Educational Capabilities, “My Father & I Are Dropouts…”

Bigg Boss OTT 2: Pooja Bhatt Emphases Degree Doesn’t Define One’s Education Capabilities, “My Father & I Are Dropouts…” – Deets Inside ( Photo Credit – Youtube ) In the upcoming episode of controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’, actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt will be seen making some thought provoking statements on education. In a candid conversation inside the BB OTT 2 house, Pooja made a thought-provoking remark that challenged the common perception of the relationship between degree and education. Pooja Bhatt emphasized that a degree does not necessarily define one’s education or capabilities. “My father and I are dropouts,…

College vs. University: What’s the Difference? | Best Global Universities

The difference between a college and a university in the US may not always be apparent, especially to students who grew up in other parts of the world. The word “college” doesn’t have the same meaning in every country, which can create confusion for prospective international students interested in studying in the US “In Spanish, ‘colegio’ means high school,” says George DaPonte, director of international admissions at the University of Tampa in Florida, citing one example. For this and other reasons, some prospective students may pass over US schools that have “college” instead of “university” in their name, admissions experts…

Doug Cuthand: Indigenous education means more than graduation rates

Breadcrumb Trail Links columnists Formal education is important and should not be taken lightly, but traditional education holds the key to our survival as Indigenous people. Author of the article: Doug Cuthand • Saskatoon StarPhoenix Published July 08, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read Doug Cuthand is the Indigenous affairs columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Photo by Liam Richards /The StarPhoenix Article content In her annual report, Tara Clemett, the provincial auditor, expressed her concern that the graduation rate for Indigenous students was below 50 per cent. We have been on…

What the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ban Means for College Admissions | Applying to College

Whether colleges and universities should consider race or ethnicity as part of the admissions process has been widely debated in higher education for decades. The US Supreme Court justices originally heard these challenges to race-conscious admissions in October in two cases: Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. The lawsuits argued that admissions policies taking race into consideration discriminate against Asian American applicants and, in the case of UNC, also white students. Experts say the June 29 ruling will have far-reaching implications for diversity on college…

Contemporary Jewellery: The Rise of Engagement rings london 

Engagement rings london  London is a city that is known for its cutting-edge fashion and design, and this is reflected in the world of jewellery. Contemporary jewellery designers in London are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, creating pieces that are both beautiful and innovative.  One of the most popular trends in contemporary jewellery is the use of unconventional materials. Diamonds and other gemstones are still popular, but designers are also using materials such as wood, leather, and even plastic to create unique and eye-catching pieces.  Another trend in contemporary jewellery is the use of bold colours and patterns.…

What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action means for colleges

[1/3]Students walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, September 20, 2018. Picture taken on September 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo June 29 (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to use such programs to increase the diversity of their student bodies. Here is an explanation of the policies commonly known as affirmative action, their history and the possible consequences of the court’s decision. WHAT IS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION? In the context of higher education, affirmative…