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Key TakeawaysIntelligence isn't the only key to getting good grades. Perseverance and a genuine love of learning may also be important.The inheritance of certain personality traits appears to influence academic achievementThe importance of these characteristics may increase as children get older.TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new British study concludes that a child's intelligence isn't the only key to their academic success.Instead, new genetic data suggests that in addition to intelligence, it may be “non-cognitive” factors — such as a determination to excel despite disabilities and an innate love of learning — that can propel children to the…

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Initially, Jessica Amison had her first son, Alii, and was expecting a second child. She was 19 years old and her husband, Julius, was overseas. “Julius was deployed to Iraq for a year and a half while I was pregnant, then he came home on leave to give birth to Tama,” she recalled. “I didn't see my boys for three or four months after that.” Tama Amison weighed 9 pounds and was about 22 inches tall at birth. “He's my biggest kid but growing up he wasn't one of the bigger kids. Even in All Blacks (youth football) he'd say,…

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Dagli, R. J. & Sharma, A. Polypharmacy: a global risk factor for elderly people. J. Int. Oral Health 6, i–ii (2014). Google Scholar  Aggarwal, P., Woolford, S. J. & Patel, H. P. Multi-morbidity and polypharmacy in older people: challenges and opportunities for clinical practice. Geriatrics 5, 85 (2020).Article  Google Scholar  Jiang, H. et al. Adverse drug reactions and correlations with drug-drug interactions: a retrospective study of reports from 2011 to 2020. Front. Pharmacol. 13, 923939 (2022).Article  Google Scholar  Hao, X. et al. Enhancing drug-drug interaction prediction by three-way decision and knowledge graph embedding. Granul. Comput. 8, 67–76 (2023).Article  Google Scholar …

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Share Tweet Share Share Email For the Ultimate Streaming Experience Amazon Firestick has emerged as a device for streaming content. With the growing popularity of IPTV Internet Protocol Television, Firestick users are looking for the best IPTV apps to enhance their entertainment experience. IPTV services offer a wide range of channels, live TV shows, and on-demand content that are streamed directly over the internet. In this article, we will take a closer look at IPTV apps for Firestick in 2024 to unlock the full potential of your device with high-quality streams and a seamless setup process. Why Use…

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This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. “I thrive on being involved in my children’s life,” said Ashley Barnes, a parent and participant in Brighton Center’s Every Child Succeeds program. “It makes the biggest impact in their well-being, their development, their physical, emotional, all of that. Parent involvement is the most crucial key element in a child’s development, aside from their education and the environment they’re exposed to.” Barnes’ involvement is an example of family engagement – a partnership among families, educators and community partners to promote children’s learning and development from birth through…

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Key points: Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around edtech tools, digital learning resources, and important curricular objectives. Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts: As I reflect on two decades of work in the clean energy education space, I become increasingly convinced that the key to impacting students is people. Inspiring educators is critical to moving a clean energy economy forward. We must find and support high-quality teachers so we can help them bring engaging content to students to help…

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VALRICO, Fla. — A new school designed specifically for neurodiverse learners is opening in Valrico, and a special tour was held for parents this week ahead of the first day of classes at Easterseals School for Limitless Learning.”This school specifically serves kids who are neurodiverse and have other related disabilities,” program director Janine Stewart said. “It's a dream come true. This is something we've worked hard for. We know there's a need in the community, and to be able to fill that need is just phenomenal.”Stewart is so proud to be offering tours ahead of Wednesday's big open house.”Honestly, I've…

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A recent government survey revealed that dating apps are the most common way couples meet, with 25% of married respondents finding their partner through such platforms. This was followed by workplace exposure at 21 percent and schools at 10 percent, according to preliminary figures released by the Department of Children and Families on Aug. 26. The bureau conducted a nationwide online survey in July targeting 18,000 single people and 2,000 married people aged between 15 and 39. The purpose was to understand the younger generation's attitudes toward marriage and relationships. The survey was launched in response to a decline in…

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a list of nonprofit and community events happening in Mecosta County over the next two weeks.Pioneer ImageLooking for something to do? The Stay Local events calendar lists nonprofit and community events on Tuesdays and Fridays. Check with clubs and organizations for meetings, outings and classes. If the listing is incorrect or to submit an event, contact Julie Norwood at 231-592-8358, julie.norwood@pioneergroup.com or darren.iozia@hearst.com. (Deadlines are Sunday at noon for Tuesday's newspaper and Wednesday at noon for Friday's newspaper.)Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance visits: Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m., at Majestic Friesians Horse…

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Editor's note: We earn commission from Forbes Advisor partner links. Commissions do not influence our editors' opinions or ratings. Key Takeaways Online learning platforms include learning destination sites (LDS) and learning management systems (LMS). LDS, like Coursera and Udemy, allow users to access individual courses and microcredentials. Educational institutions and other organizations use LMSes like Canvas and Blackboard to build, deliver, and manage courses and other educational resources. Online learning formats include video-based learning, one-on-one learning, and group learning. Online learning platforms have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a major leap…

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