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Ukraine faces ‘an education crisis and long-term brain drain’

Inna Sovsun, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, speaks about her country’s education crisis on the sidelines of an international conference on educating refugees, hosted in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University.

By Svitlana Dukhovych and Deborah Castellano Lubov

The degradation of education and a ‘brain drain’ are the latest tragedies in Ukraine, as the country continues to be battered by war as Russia’s invasion continues. However, these issues can be mitigated if forces join together to guarantee safety and adequate bomb shelters in the war-torn country.

This was the message expressed by a member of the Ukrainian Parliament and Former

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LETTER: Reader says stance on education workers ‘misconstrued’

‘I did say these folks received many perks that those in the private sector do not,’ says letter writer

BarrieToday welcome letters to the editor at [email protected]. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship, not publication). The following is a rebuttal to ‘LETTER: Salary of $40K isn’t what it used to be,’ published Sept. 26.

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A few days ago, I placed a letter in BarrieToday in regards to the CUPE negotiations that are ongoing. In this letter, I indicated that many folks would be happy to earn $40,000 per year and,

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Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce

TORONTO –

Canada is facing a wave of retirements driven by workers in high-pressure sectors, with an increasing number retreating before they turn 65.

A new analysis of labor force survey data by the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) found that 73,000 more people retired in the year ending August 2022 compared to a year earlier, a jump of 32 per cent.

Two-thirds of those excess retirements were in four industries: health care, construction, retail trade, and education and social assistance.

Senior economist David Macdonald said it’s highly unusual to see retirements at this level. But a closer look

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“Everyone is invited”: You can take dozens of free courses at UBC

Is there an area of ​​study you’ve always wanted to dive into? Business? Software development? Writing? Phycology?

No, that’s not a typo. It’s actually the study of algae.

Now is your chance as UBC is offering free online courses in a variety of subjects thanks to a collaboration between the university and an online learning platform called, EdX.

EdX says the courses give people around the world the ability to advance the skills required for a job or to advance their education.

“We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential, to driving innovation and evolution. Yet, access to

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American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Barrington Research

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI – Get Rating)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by investment analysts at Barrington Research in a research report issued on Friday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They presently have a $15.00 price target on the stock. Barrington Research’s price target points to a potential upside of 59.24% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also commented on APEI. StockNews.com lowered shares of American Public Education from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 11th. TheStreet downgraded shares of American Public Education from a “c” rating to

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Alternative education programs helping Maine students learn

The president of Alternative Education Association of Maine estimates about 80 percent of schools have alternative learning programs.

MAINE, USA — Alternative education puts a focus on social and emotional wellbeing for students and has grown in popularity after the pandemic showed many educators there is no “right” way to education.

“Alternative ed in Maine comes in many shapes and sizes,” Lenny Holmes, educator and president of the Alternative Education Association of Maine, said.

Holmes estimates about 80 percent of high schools across the state have some type of alternative education program.

Summit Academy in Houlton is a high school

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5 Primaries To Watch On Tuesday

Months of primaries come to an end Tuesday when a pair of New England states hold the final major contests before November’s general election. The themes are similar to what we’ve heard since the first contests in Texas on March 1: Republicans are grappling over former President Donald Trump’s influence in Senate contests, and Democrats are wondering how best to hold on to their narrow congressional majorities.

Here are five races to watch in New Hampshire and Rhode Island:

Can Republicans Avoid Yet Another Problem Child In A Senate Race?

Trump-aligned, election-denying Senate candidates have largely had their way in

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Nova Scotia ECEs stage protest outside education minister’s office, call for living wage – Halifax

Early childhood educators (ECEs) from across Nova Scotia gathered outside the education minister’s office Thursday morning, protesting what they’re calling inaction on their compensation package.

The group began their day of action at Grand Parade, then marched through downtown Halifax to Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan’s office on Brunswick Street.

“I’m here because we’re tired of waiting and not knowing when we’re getting raises,” says Jasmin MacFarlane, who’s been an early childhood educator for the past six years.

“We really deserve more.”

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Nova Scotia ECE wages and retention top agenda of upcoming meetings

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