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2 weeks ago | 
ww3.rics.org | James Lane
As part of a regular review programme, BSI decided to update the code of practice BS 9991 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings – last revised in 2015 – in line with the tightening of legislation and regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire. Originally the plan was for a revision to reflect changes to Fire Safety: Approved Document B planned for November 2020, but the revised code was not in the end published until 2024.
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2 months ago | 
kappanonline.org | James Lane |PDK Connection |Teresa Preston
This edition of Kappan features an interview with former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. He gives an insider’s perspective about the national landscape of education as he experienced it during his time serving in the Joe Biden administration.
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2 months ago | 
kappanonline.org | James Lane |Teresa Preston
I had the pleasure and honor for this edition of Kappan to interview former Secretary Miguel A. Cardona, who served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education during the Biden administration. Previously, Secretary Cardona was the Connecticut commissioner of education, leading its Department of Education from 2019 to 2021. A son of Puerto Rican parents, he grew up in Meriden, Connecticut, speaking Spanish as his first language.
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2 months ago | 
latitude38.com | Monica Grant |James Lane
We are delighted to introduce our newest blue-water sailing vessel. From world class designer Bill Dixon the Hylas H57 is a perfect blend of classic Hylas, contemporary good looks and an embracing of the latest technology in construction and design. Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. SUBSCRIBESaturday's Three Bridge Fiasco was a slow-sailing day for Dwayne Newton and Michael Smith, but they did capture a couple of nice pics along the way.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
kappanonline.org | James Lane |PDK Connection
This fall has been exciting, with some national exposure for our Educators Rising program in Pennsylvania. Thanks are due to the Pennsylvania State Education Association, which has taken the lead to address the teacher shortage in the state by establishing more Grow Your Own programs in districts, using Educators Rising. A three-year $750,000 grant from the National Education Association is helping to establish new chapters across the commonwealth.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
mediacatmagazine.co.uk | Helen Miall |James Lane
On 22 October, the UAE-based out-of-home (OOH) media company BackLite Media announced that it has joined forces with the global digital out-of-home (DOOH) supply-side platform, VIOOH. This mutually beneficial partnership marks VIOOH’s entry into the region’s DOOH market and unlocks opportunities for advertisers worldwide. BackLite Media has over 300 outdoor and indoor digital screens across the UAE in popular malls, cinemas, tourist destinations and along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
kappanonline.org | James Lane |PDK Connection
Back-to-school season was an exciting time for us at PDK International with the release of the 56th annual PDK Poll. As you no doubt saw in our September issue, Americans have expressed interest in several education initiatives that resonate across party lines. And one of those issues resonates with us a lot — the need to recruit and retain high-quality teachers in our schools. In 1969, our poll revealed that 75% of Americans would encourage their children to pursue a career in teaching.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
kappanonline.org | James Lane |PDK Connection
There’s an energy I know families and educators alike feel about each new school year. This month, I’d like to capitalize upon this theme to bring you news about our organization. First, our staff and the PDK board have been involved in a monthslong strategic planning process. Thinking about what the future holds for our organization and the impact we can have always energizes me. This plan will be complete before year’s end, and we will have an updated set of core values and major goals.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
mql5.com | James Lane
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
govtech.com | Trish Sparks |James Lane
Just this past year, K-12 districts achieved a dubious new milestone: They surpassed hospitals, government offices and other public-sector targets to become the most frequent victims of cyber attacks, according to a January 2024 report from the antivirus software company Emsisoft. This shift, coupled with the of ed-tech tools, presents unprecedented cybersecurity challenges for schools.
