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listen to this story Loading audio file. Please wait. speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 There are approximately 7.3 million students with disabilities in the United States, representing 15% of the K-12 public school population. Of these, 12% are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a figure that has increased from 1.5% in 2001 and is expected to continue to rise. Over the past 20 years, the average number of children diagnosed with ASD has more than tripled, and by 2023, 1 in 36 children will be diagnosed with ASD at age 8. This statistic represents a…

RBETA 2024 | Image: Republic BusinessExpansion of e-commerce: India's e-commerce sector is on a strong upward trajectory due to a combination of factors driving its growth trajectory. With a population of over 900 million Internet users, our country ranks as the world's second largest Internet market. According to the IBEF e-commerce industry report, India's e-commerce industry is expected to reach $300 billion by 2030 and India's e-retail market is expected to cross $160 billion by 2028.The industry is expected to grow as the proliferation of smartphones, increasing affluence, and availability of low-cost data are all driving the expansion of e-retail.Celebrating…

Sonia Cooke had it all planned out. She planned to retire as a coach last year – including a retirement celebration at a softball field with many former players – and then plan to end her 40-year career as a teacher this school year. Ta. And she will definitely be missed when she's gone.Then she changed her mind and decided to coach Davenport softball her final year. This was going to be a column about her retirement, but…well…she's not going anywhere–at least for now.There is no doubt that she meant a lot to the players who raised the money to…

KFF health news illustration KFF health news illustration President Joe Biden takes credit for enrolling a record number of people in Obamacare plans this year, more than 21 million people. But behind the scenes, federal regulators are battling an issue that affects people's coverage: rogue brokers who enroll people in Affordable Care Act plans without their permission or switch them to new plans. Now, the administration is trying to find ways to stop bad actors without affecting ACA enrollment. Unauthorized changes can leave affected policyholders unable to receive medical care, pay high deductibles, or even face unexpected tax bills. Complaints…

Is Bitcoin in a golden age or headed for a downturn? Crypto analyst DaVinci details the current market frenzy, especially Bitcoin's meteoric rise to $64,000. But hold on to your hats. Da Vinci warns that this could be a “bull's trap.” Will Bitcoin weather the storm or face a correction? Read on to discover Davinci's insights and predictions on major digital currencies. Understanding da Vinci's perspective DaVinci acknowledges the appeal of Bitcoin’s ambitious price target. “While we believe Bitcoin could eventually reach $100,000, $200,000, or even $300,000 in the long term, we expect significant volatility in the short term.” But…

Grand Rapids entrepreneur Winsome Carton is leading a national initiative that connects local businesses, BIPOC, LGBTQ, women, and veteran-owned businesses with businesses that aim to support them through marketing and corporate gift purchases. We are building an e-commerce market. Winsome Kirton, Heard.ioHeard.io connects businesses looking for gifts for customers and employees with a variety of owned small businesses across the country, allowing users to filter between local and national manufacturers. In addition to bridging the gap between small businesses and large corporations, the platform allows companies to choose their products from brands focused on sustainability and social justice, as well…

Finding ways to “adapt” is difficult for any high school student. Daniel Chavarria faced additional challenges. He entered his 10th grade after his family immigrated from Mexico to Broome County, New York. Taking cues from her parents' careers as teachers, Chavarria recalled that she learned the most from the challenge. Although he and his family were mostly fluent in English, there were many other hurdles to overcome in the new country. Chavarria didn't hesitate. He played football and became captain of his high school swim team, laying the foundation for pursuing a career he could be proud of. “There's a…

This article originally appeared in WFAE reporter Anne Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. To receive the latest school news in your inbox, start by Click here for email newsletter.Last week, the public got a look at Superintendent Crystal Hill's strategy for achieving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board's five-year goals for academic improvement.Hill and Chief Strategy Officer Beth Thompson believe in hiring top talent, community engagement, and strong support for everything from building maintenance to students, even when the ultimate goal is student outcomes. He stated that it is essential to include elements to achieve this. data.As a result, 70 item-specific strategies…

Stock futures fell on Tuesday as stocks cooled after rising after a weaker-than-expected jobs report raised expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year. Palantir Technologies reported better-than-expected first-quarter profit with revenue up 21% to $634 million as the data analytics software company continued to capture the attention of commercial customers, especially in the U.S., with its artificial intelligence tools. did. Palantir expects second-quarter sales of $649 million to $653 million, above the analyst consensus of $643 million, and adjusted operating income of $201 million, above Wall Street expectations. He said he expects sales to be between…

This page contains videos that are blocked by an ad blocker.Your ad blocker must be disabled to view the video.DC and Ultimate Frisbee: Learn about one of the area's best professional sports teams What you may not know yet is one of the area's most accomplished professional sports teams. They play their home games at Catholic University's Carlini Field, which is home to former Division I track, basketball and football stars. Learn more about DC Breeze, the district's men's professional ultimate Frisbee team! A member of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA), which consists of 24 teams in the United States…