Recent Articles
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Assessment: The foundation for a differentiated classroom
Savanna Flakes EducationAssessment is the key component of any highly effective differentiated classroom. When describing the first steps to take in a teacher's differentiation journey, Carol Ann Tomlinson suggests beginning by simply studying your students and getting to know them better than you ever have before.
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The most dangerous calls for police? Domestic disturbances
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere is a rising awareness about domestic violence and the tragedies that it causes. What is less talked about is the number of police officer deaths that are related to such incidents.
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After the storm: Lessons learned from a hurricane cancellation
Molly Marsh Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) watched Hurricane Irma bear down on the Caribbean and, ultimately, the state of Florida, the clock was ticking. The Category 5 storm was due to make landfall in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 10 — the first day of the association's 2017 annual conference.
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The future of grocery marketing lies in big data
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageA recent Wall Street Journal article chronicled how grocery stores are racing to master big data and leverage that information to stay ahead in the grocery wars. Stores are competing with each other and also with online behemoths like Amazon and its smaller counterparts.
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California to test firefighters’ toxic exposure
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityNow that the ash is settling after the California wildfires that engulfed more than 8,000 homes, buildings and businesses — including many in wine country — we turn to the important issue of recovery and rebuilding. Amid the loss of human life, $3 billion in property damage and the rampant dismantlement of neighborhood infrastructures, there is another looming issue: civilian and first responder public health.
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How the understanding of ‘mindset’ can impact success
Susan Winebrenner EducationWhile you were busy doing your life, the whole field of child and motivational psychology for teachers and parents has changed ... for the better. I have been an educator, parent and grandparent for decades, and I have often struggled with bothersome situations in which some people often just give up when times become tough, or when things don't go their way. Worse, they may blame themselves for their "failures" and continue to berate themselves as inadequate, stupid, lazy or just plain careless — sometimes for many years.
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Federal government making progress in opioid struggle
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalFor several years, the growing opioid crisis has been at the forefront of discussions among healthcare professionals, government officials and families who have lost loved ones to these addictive drugs. No corner of American society — regardless of age, ethnicity or background — has been spared from this drug epidemic, which led to more than 59,000 deaths in 2016.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Asking for free rent
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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It’s time for diversity leaders to speak out
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management"Are you constantly fighting the battle to show and justify the value that diversity initiatives or other diversity interventions are bringing to your organization?" asked Ed Hubbard, a consultant and thought leader in diversity and inclusion metrics, at the recent SHRM Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
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Build a better holiday party this year
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNothing should be assumed to be obvious about a holiday party. From a well-behaved-but-unwelcome child to an underdressed manager to a drunk employee, awkward situations can be minimized.