Wed.Dec 27, 2023

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In this tiny and shrinking Mississippi county, getting a college degree means leaving home behind

The Hechinger Report

Rural Realities: Education, Workforce, and Progress More rural residents are graduating from high school, but people in those communities remain less likely than their suburban and urban peers to continue their education. This five-part series from the Rural News Network , made possible with support from Ascendium, explores how institutions and students are meeting their educational needs and the demands of today’s rural workforce.

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Unveiling the Culinary Diversity of Middle Paleolithic Diets

Anthropology.net

Archaeologists from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen have unearthed compelling evidence that challenges established notions about the dietary habits of ancient humans. Their meticulous analysis of animal remains from Ghar-e Boof, a Middle Paleolithic site in Iran, provides intriguing insights into the diverse diet of our ancient ancestors, unveiling a hitherto overlooked facet of their subsistence strategies.

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Taming the Poisson Model: A Tutorial

Steven V. Miller

The Kent State shooting was the proximate cause, but the Vietnam War protest and counter-demonstration at the University of New Mexico was comparably violent. 11 people were stabbed with New Mexico Army National Guard bayonets during the melee. Consider this a tutorial for second-year MA class on the Poisson model. It’s a busy time of the year for me, juggling two MA classes solo, supervising BA theses, and preparing for the next semester’s classes (which starts immediately after the fall term e

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Improving Your Teaching With an AI Coach (via Edutopia)

Edthena

In the News In a recent article, Edutopia explored the potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching practices particularly through the lens of AI-powered instructional coaching. This innovative approach to professional learning is changing how educators refine their skills and teaching practices. Unlike traditional coaching, which often relies on external feedback, AI coaching provides a unique, introspective avenue for professional growth.