“The Middle East has a way of forcing itself to the top of every president’s agenda; in the aftermath of this devastating attack, the White House must rise to the challenge.” Suzanne Maloney explains the fatal flaw in the Biden administration’s shift away from the Middle East and how the president and his team can address the Iran challenge in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Over the last 30 years, internet access has transitioned from a luxury that few could afford to a necessity that is relied upon by the masses. However, too many are still left out because of the cost of internet services. Wolfgang Fengler and Isabell Roitner-Fransecky discuss findings from the Internet Poverty Index, which projects the distribution of individuals who are priced out of a basic mobile internetpackage and are thus living in internet poverty.
There is growing momentum in the United States to prioritize play-based learning, an education strategy which incorporates outdoor games, music, and other fun activities for children. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and co-authors highlight recent state legislation around play-based learning and outline the advantages of a holistic education approach that goes beyond reading and math scores.
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