Indonesia is introducing a new loan scheme for students who face financial difficulties but don't qualify for the Smart Indonesia Card for Education (KIP Kuliah) program. M Rizki Yusrial contributed to this article.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1992919/indonesia-plans-student-loan-scheme-launch-in-august-or-september-2025The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to activate vocational training centers and community centers to provide skill-building opportunities before individuals enter the workforce. The initiative aims to enhance work quality, particularly in areas where language skills are lacking. This move is part of a broader effort to address the challenges faced by Jakarta, with a focus on improving language proficiency.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1992805/jakarta-open-to-newcomers-post-eid-as-pramono-anung-wont-launch-yustisi-operationA mother, Judith, is concerned about her son Oscar's excessive computer use and lack of social interaction, which has led him to direct his anger at inanimate objects. She believes he needs guidance on responsible online behavior and has advised him to find a job or enroll in a course this summer. Dr. Sheila Redfern, a consultant clinical child and adolescent psychologist, warns that adolescents' immature brains make them prone to taking risks and making poor decisions, emphasizing the importance of adults being informed about their online activities.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14562825/My-son-attacked-intervened-14-hour-gaming-binge-just-one-consequences-addiction-parents-like-know-well.htmlThe Kentucky Student Success Collaborative has launched a year-long initiative to encourage colleges and universities to award academic credit for knowledge gained through work, military or life experiences. Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Eastern Kentucky University, Gateway Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Northern Kentucky University, and Somerset Community College will participate in the first six-month cycle. The initiative aims to increase Kentucky's economic competitiveness by raising the percentage of working-age Kentuckians with a postsecondary credential from 56% to 60% by 2030. Dr. Matt Bergman and Dr. Dallas Kratzer, national experts in prior learning assessment and adult learner persistence, will provide coaching to participating campuses using a continuous improvement model.
https://www.lanereport.com/180243/2025/04/cpe-ky-campuses-launch-initiative-to-expand-credit-for-prior-learning/Madison Public School officials have confirmed that a teacher, Hastings, was arrested on allegations of making inappropriate online communications with students. The school's safety is the top priority and they are taking swift action to address the situation. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been notified and contacted several students directly affected by the incident.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/madison-school-employee-accused-inappropriately-talking-to-students/3533059/Montana schools will benefit from a new law set to take effect on July 1st, 2025. The legislation aims to boost teachers' salaries and fund special education programs, including Indian Education for All initiatives. East Helena Public Schools Superintendent Dan Rispens expressed concern about the financial strain of recent staff increases and pay raises, which would have forced him to cut staff if not addressed.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-legistlature/increased-funding-for-public-schools-signed-into-lawThe National High-Speed Rail Corporation of India (NHSRCL) is recruiting for various positions in 2025, with salaries ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,60,000. The selection process involves a three-stage assessment: a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview, and Medical Examination. Candidates must pass each stage, including the medical examination, to be considered for selection.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/national-high-speed-rail-corporation-hiring-for-various-posts-salary-up-to-1-6-lakh-per-month-8066146#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationSigrid Kaag, a prominent advocate for children's rights from The Netherlands, has been appointed Chair of Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) High-Level Steering Group to mobilize resources for quality education in the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-cannot-wait-welcomes-sigrid-kaag-of-the-netherlands-as-new-chair-of-its-high-level-steering-group-302417664.htmlSolver, a cloud-based xFP&A software company, has released its industry solution for nonprofit organizations, improving planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The solution integrates with various data sources, including Acumatica, Sage, NetSuite, and Microsoft, to provide nonprofits with real-time insights and transparency. Solver's solution enables nonprofits to create forecasting models, detailed cost allocation models, and custom dashboards using Power BI and Tableau visualization tools. It also provides a data warehouse for centralized views of data from multiple sources, allowing nonprofits to measure efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery and adjust as needed. Loretta Keyes, Point Solutions director with RSM US LLP, calls Solver's solution a "game changer" that empowers nonprofit organizations to become data-driven and define their success through key performance indicators (KPIs).
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