Articles by tag: US schools
Chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools has notably increased, with about 14.7 million students, or 29.7%, missing at least 10% of their school days during the 2021-2022 academic year, a significant rise from pre-pandemic levels. This issue, impacting student learning and performance, stems from a variety of causes including transportation issues and personal circumstances. To […]
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Hamming it Up with Hayden Honeywood: Exploring the Enhanced Features of the IC-7610
Hayden Honeywood, the Systems Administrator for Unified Communications at the University of Tasmania and host of HAM Radio DX, reviews the sophisticated capabilities of the IC-7610, a significant upgrade from its predecessors in Icom’s line of radios for the amateur HAM enthusiast. This discussion emerges amid a growing interest in more advanced amateur radio […]
Health Equity is Earned and Learned!
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, “health equity is earned and learned” captures a vital truth. This critical concept underscores the need for a proactive and educated approach to bridge healthcare outcomes and access disparities. On the Healthcare Rethink podcast, host Brian Urban welcomes Bonzo Reddick, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a prominent Public Health Leader […]
The Heico Companies Acquires Versatile Mold and Design, Inc.
Enhancing Molding and Tooling Capabilities Warrenville, IL – May 10, 2024 The Heico Companies announced that it has completed its acquisition of Versatile Mold and Design, Inc. Headquartered in Rutledge, Georgia, Versatile designs, builds, and maintains high precision molds for both thermoplastic and thermoset materials and provides molding services as well. Under the leadership of […]
Minimising Waste, Maximising Reusability of Returned Items: Streamlining the Returns Process with Two Boxes
As ecommerce continues to dominate retail, the efficiency of handling returns becomes crucial for customer satisfaction and operational sustainability. The return rates for online purchases are significantly higher than those for brick-and-mortar stores, underscoring a major challenge for online retailers. In this environment, investing in technology to streamline the returns process is essential for […]