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In the rhythmic routine of harvest season, the familiar sight of tractors puttering along, methodically gathering cotton row by row, unfolds before us as the year draws to a close.

It was Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, who once said: “As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest

In 1990, “Mandrake” became an anti-cigarette vigilante.

EdSource brought together a panel of experts to discuss what schools can do to re-engage students. There was one very strong theme − the need for students to feel they belong.

Two years after California schools reopened their classrooms to in-person instruction following the Covid-19 pandemic, students continue to struggle -- both academically and emotionally. A panel of experts has ideas for solutions.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Enter China, which has been quick to spot the opportunity to act global peacemaker, despite its many limitations. Beijing has been trying to position itself as a powerful player in the Middle East, after it helped broker a détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The state has pledged billions of dollars to its pre-kindergarten program, which will be available to 4-year-olds for free, but has no plans to formally evaluate its benefits. Many are wondering: Is the program effective?

“We don’t have real-time evidence as to whether this spending is really paying off for kids,” said one education expert.

EASTON — Under the leadership of Chair Kathy Deoudes, the UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members: LuAnn Brady, Marlene Feldman, Wayne Hockmeyer and Valerie