The economic blockade by JNIM puts Bamako on the back foot
The JNIM economic blockade in Kayes and Nioro chokes Bamako, paralyzing the economy, generating fuel shortages and affecting Mali’s stability. The jihadist pressure extends the risk to the region.
Chile: The Left Seeks to Outdo the Center-Right in the Second Round.
Chile prepares for a runoff between Jeanette Jara and José Antonio Kast, with the latter leading a right-wing movement. Kast, with 23.9% of the votes, adds support from other right-wing factions and is the favourite. Jara must attract moderate voters to avoid an ultraconservative shift and counter the antidemocratic risk of Kast.
New Federal Actions Pose Risks for English Learner Students
English language learner (EL) policies in K-12 are at risk following recent federal actions. Trump declared English as the official language, the U.S. Department of Education withheld funds and eliminated a legal guidance letter for EL accommodations. Trump’s proposed budget would eliminate Title III funds entirely. This puts approximately 5 million EL students in U.S. public schools at risk, whose situation and access to funds are compromised, affecting their academic performance and schools’ ability to support them adequately.
Latin American Immigration in the Spanish Labor Market: Part II
Latin American immigration in Spain is almost half of the total and 66% outside of Europe. It has a low educational level compared to the native-born, although higher than the Asian and African. There is educational and occupational diversity. The most educated have lower employment rates due to the delay in recognizing titles and the creation of low-skilled positions in the private sector. Additionally, there is a high school dropout rate among Latin American adolescents, making their labor and social integration difficult.
Exploring the Impact: Challenges and Opportunities for School District Superintendents
School superintendents in the United States influence policies, resources, and educational vision, affecting student outcomes, but it is difficult to measure this impact due to the complexity of factors involved. Recent studies highlight the difficulty of isolating this impact and the lack of clear theories.