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Francine Klagsbrun on Golda Meir’s Leadership and the State of Israel
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffThis week on The Learning Curve, Francine Klagsbrun, author of “Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel,” discusses the remarkable life and legacy of the woman who left Kiev as a child, grew up in Milwaukee, emigrated to Mandatory Palestine, was a signatory to the declaration of independence for the state of Israel, and rose to become that nation’s fourth prime minister.
Busting Big Business: Antitrust Comes for Google and Big Sandwich
/in Featured, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi talks with Dr. Brian Albrecht, an economists with the International Center for Law and Economics. They separate fact from fiction when it comes to the public’s and politicians’ concerns over allegedly anti-consumer practices of big business and discuss when antitrust action by the federal government is justified.
The Massachusetts Workforce: Abundant Resources, Steep Challenges
/in Economic Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, Featured, Pioneer Research /by Editorial StaffMassachusetts features a strong workforce training system with abundant resources yet faces challenges in matching jobs and applicants, training youth, and attracting sufficient numbers of skilled immigrants, according to a pair of studies from Pioneer Institute.
Except in Florida, There’s Really No (High School) Debate
/in Blog, Blog: Education, Blog: US History, Featured, News /by Jude IredellIn much of the country, the state of America’s High school debate is not strong. Teachers and education professionals have become indoctrinated in an identity-obsessed, grievance-seeking body politic. But in Florida, students must thoroughly research debatable positions and are actually expected to engage with those who disagree.
Navigating Labor Shortages: The Role of Immigrants and the Potential of Schedule A
/in Featured, JobMakers, News /by Editorial StaffMilliken underscores the current unprecedented combination of low unemployment and high job openings, particularly in sectors like hospitality, healthcare, and education. She addresses the vital role immigrants play in the workforce, and advocates for leveraging Schedule A, a regulation that expedites the green card process for occupations facing high labor demand.