At one time, and because of the risk management challenges involved, listed options trading was mostly done by professionals and market makers with limited public participation. Today, you can open an online options trading account using a brokerage like Interactive Brokers and learn options trading via Internet courses. Although the risks remain the same, you … Read more
Creating an inclusive financial system will require effective ways to verify people’s identities and prevent fraud. A recent event from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program (Aspen FSP) discussed the role of digital identity in the financial system and the state of identity in the United States. Special attention was given to mobile driving licenses … Read more
Support for more teachers to become mathematics specialists is on the way, ensuring Victorian primary school students get the best maths education Education Minister Ben Carroll has announced a further 100 government school teachers will become mathematics education specialists through the Primary Mathematics and Science Specialists (PMSS) initiative. “Mathematics is a vital skill and we’re … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers from the Sophos X-Ops Incident Response team have observed hackers deploying an unusual social engineering tactic to gain access to victim systems and steal sensitive data. The team outlined how a new ransomware player called Mad Liberator emerged in mid-July 2024, mostly focused on data exfiltration (rather than system encryption), but also sometimes … Read more
Startup sees third round of layoffs within a year as EdTech veteran Rich Yang becomes interim CEO. Montréal-based EdTech startup Paper has reportedly made more layoffs — the deepest of several rounds of cuts over the past year — August and shifted co-founder Phil Cutler out of the CEO role. “We are confident that Rich’s … Read more
Amsterdam – JetLearn, a leading provider of online 1:1 coding, robotics, and AI education for kids & teens, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the NHS Staff Benefits Program. Recognised globally for its excellence in tech education, as evidenced by its top-most ratings on both Trustpilot and Google Reviews, JetLearn brings access to its acclaimed programs … Read more
This article was originally published in UCSB’s ‘The Current‘. Science is more than a body of knowledge,” astronomer and educator Carl Sagan once said. “It is a way of thinking; a way of skeptically interrogating the universe.” And yet, throughout their K-12 education, many children encounter science only as a set of facts and procedures. … Read more
Marco in Neosho is partnering with Worthington Direct and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to provide high-quality furniture to underserved STEM programs and students nationwide. This collaboration aims to enhance learning environments, ensuring that students have access to comfortable and functional furniture that supports their educational needs. “Marco is committed to helping kids and fostering … Read more
“A lot of kids are dealing with trauma and stress, not only from the pandemic, but just in their everyday lives, so now they have resources at the school so they do not have to be pulled out of school to go to counseling, they can do it right in the school and then go … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Most Small Businesses Not Protected Against Today’s Biggest Cyber Threat, Warns Cybersecurity Software CEO. As today’s small businesses continue their digital transformation, more and more are falling victim to cybersecurity threats that can have devastating consequences. Despite a common misconception that hackers only go after large companies, the fact is … Read more