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Educators: Study Habits Improve with Parental Involvement

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5 months ago

July 30, 2024

Life-long Learning Requires Tools for Longevity, Not Cramming

APEX, N.C., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Two big transitions for school-age children are moving from elementary to middle school and middle to high school. Often these moves are accompanied by the realization that academic expectations are different.

Gone are the days of rote memorization. Studying now is a very personalized experience and one that can be enhanced through parent involvement. With the school year starting soon, parents have a natural opportunity to get involved in their child’s progress.

Is your child someone who thrives on peace and quiet or works best with a little background music? Was the lesson they learned taught by a teacher or was it self-guided? Do they lean on memorization skills then wonder why they cannot remember the information a few weeks later?

The act of studying has changed over the years as teachers work to improve the success rates of their students. At Peak Charter Academy in Apex, North Carolina, students are guided by leaders and teachers who focus on whole child learning and parental partnerships. It’s one reason they’ve outperformed the local district since opening in 2017.

Peak Principal Kacey Gorman has spent 11 years teaching students and guiding their learning process as teacher, dean, and now principal. She believes parental involvement, whether it be just in the initial direction of studying, or the daily guidance of it, is vitally important.

“Many of our parents still have the perception that just cramming the night before and trying to memorize everything can take the place of actually knowing something,” Gorman said. “It’s important to work with the parents to provide them with the skills so they can work with their kids over time and see the difference.”

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While memorization is still an important element of learning, it’s not the long-term solution for life-long learning, she said.

“Can kids memorize something to ace a test? Absolutely, they can go in and do it, but typically, when you focus on just memorization, a week later you’re not going to be able to recall much of that information,” Gorman said. “You’re compartmentalizing it for a short amount of time instead of internalizing what you are truly trying to learn.”

For Peak Charter Academy Dean Savannah Angel, these lessons played out in real life. Angel is starting her first year as a dean after earning NHA’s Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2022-23 school year. She has taught for eight years and has been with Peak since its opening.

“I was the kid who could just sit there and absorb in class and not have to study,” Angel said. “I didn’t develop study skills until it was almost too late. I was in college and struggling because I didn’t home in on those skills earlier. I use that in parent-teacher conferences to talk about how important study skills are, how this is the time to make those mistakes to form those healthy habits, because it’s so much easier to do now and take those long-lasting skills into higher education.”

The challenge is everyone may need something different when they study. Angel said increased interaction at home can help guide that process of understanding.

“Have conversations at the dinner table about what your child is learning,” Angel said. “Have them tell you more about what they’re learning and why they think they’re learning it. How can they apply it? We talk about the CER method in science (Claim – Evidence – Reasoning). That can be applied at home. Say the student wants a cell phone, the parent can say ‘give me a claim, evidence and a reasoning for it.’ That helps the child understand there needs to be reasoning behind the information.”

Peak Charter Academy Dean Savannah Angel:
“Learning isn’t memorizing and regurgitating, it needs to be understanding and applying.”

If a student is struggling with vocabulary, Angel said reading just about anything can help improve that, whether it’s street signs or the back of a cereal box. Modeling is also a very effective way to inspire your child to learn and study. If they see their parents reading, it shows them the importance and value of that activity, so they’re more apt to pick up a book. Parents can model that CER method with their children as well.

“Just doing drills over and over again isn’t fun for anyone. Learning isn’t memorizing and regurgitating, it needs to be understanding and applying. I think switching that mentality of drilling them with flash cards until everyone is in tears at the dinner table is important. No one is going to benefit from that.”

There are clues to look for if you think your child is struggling with how to study, Gorman said. When you start to notice these indications, reach out to your child’s teacher to develop a plan.

“If you see that they’re not studying at all, and this is a kid who is making A’s and all the sudden is failing, what’s happening? It’s trial and error to some extent, and that’s one thing that I do mention to parents – sometimes you just have to try it and get a sense of how well they did with it. Start with that quiet study. See how it works. Watch your child’s body language and be mindful of their attentiveness and that environment.”

You may need to move in a different direction after that. Some children benefit from associating information with other things, such as word puzzles, pictures, or songs. Others need to absorb information in smaller bits with frequent breaks in-between. Regardless of the technique, Angel knows parents can make a difference.

“When parents are involved in the learning process, so many good things happen. It’s building that rapport with parents so learning doesn’t just stop once they leave the building. We give them the tools to help them at home.”

Want to learn more about how NHA supports teachers and students to achieve at National Heritage Academies partner-schools? Visit nhaschools.com.

ABOUT PEAK CHARTER ACADEMY and NHA:
Peak Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Apex, North Carolina, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 68,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com. To find the nearest charter school near you, use the NHA school finder.

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Passive Bitcoin Income: The Best Cloud Mining Platforms for Reliable Earnings

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7 minutes ago

December 24, 2024

A guide to short-term Bitcoin mining, featuring BitFuFu, ZT Mining, and Hashing24 for flexible contracts and quick profits.

READING, England, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Engaging in bitcoin mining presents an accessible and potentially lucrative venture for those intrigued by digital currencies but reluctant to endure the complexities and long timelines associated with traditional investment routes.

Short-term mining contracts are popular among beginners as they look to improve their understanding of the market. These contracts range from as brief as a day to several months, offering immediate entry into the mining scene without the long-term entanglements.

The appeal of short-term bitcoin mining is magnified by the ease of access to these services. Legit cloud mining platforms give individuals the opportunity to lease mining power remotely and eliminate traditional obstacles such as acquiring and maintaining hardware. Investors simply select a mining plan that aligns with their financial objectives and risk tolerance, and the platform handles the operational complexities

BitFuFu Cloud Mining

BitFuFu offers a diverse range of contracts, from short to medium-term, tailored to different risk appetites and investment levels. For those looking for quick, low-risk ventures, the Easy Mining plans range from 3 to 50 days, with a starting investment as low as . These plans are ideal for newcomers wanting to dip their toes in mining without significant upfront costs. For example, the Easy Mining 3 Days plan, with an estimated acquisition cost of 5,602.2, starts investments at , promising a low-risk and low-return profile.

On the other hand, BitFuFu’s Pro Mining contracts target more seasoned miners looking for higher returns, albeit with higher risks. The Pro Mining S19 XP 30 Days plan, for instance, boasts a 107.48% return, indicative of the lucrative possibilities for those willing to invest more heavily in their mining endeavors.

ZT Mining

ZT Mining lets you mine over ten different cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Monero, and Zcash. This means you can pick and choose and not just stick to one kind, making it fun to try out different ones. They also make sure everything is super safe. They use special security to protect your information and have strong defenses against online attacks, so everything runs smoothly without any interruptions.

ZT Mining is really cool because it has lots of different mining contracts that can last just a day or even longer, so you can see how much money you can make in a short time or a bit longer. They have a special starter package for only $35, and it’s just for one day. If you try this, you’ll get $36 back the next day, which means you make a $1 profit.

That’s pretty awesome for just a day’s work, right? Plus, if you feel like going bigger, they have longer plans where you can earn a lot more money, like the 15-day plan for mining Dogecoin that can make you thousands in profit!

Hashing24

Hashing24 makes it easy to get into bitcoin mining with its straightforward contracts that last anywhere from 3 to 24 months. Every contract has a steady hash rate of 60 MH/s, perfect for those who want a predictable and simple mining experience.

For those just starting out or looking for a short-term investment, Hashing24’s 3-Month Plan is a great entry point. It’s priced at $22.20 and offers an estimated mining return of $22.21, essentially allowing you to make back your initial investment quickly. It is ideal for testing the waters of cloud mining without committing to a long-term plan.

Investors aiming for substantial long-term gains will find the 24-Month Plan an excellent option. Priced at $111.60, it offers a projected return of 159%, appealing to those prepared to commit to a longer investment period for significant earnings.

Conclusion

Picking the right cloud mining platform is super important if you want to make money with Bitcoin without doing much work. Platforms like BitFuFu, ZT Mining, and Hashing24 have different plans that last for various times and cost different amounts of money. This means you can find one that fits what you’re comfortable with, whether you’re just getting started with cryptocurrency or you want to make a lot of money. By choosing the best plan for you, you can make your money work for you and watch as it grows over time.

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CATL Launches the Bedrock Chassis That Withstands 120 km/h Impact Without Catching Fire or Exploding

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7 minutes ago

December 24, 2024

NINGDE, China, Dec. 24, 2024 /CNW/ — On December 24th, CATL officially launched the CATL Bedrock Chassis, the world’s first ultra-safe skateboard chassis. With its outstanding performance of withstanding 120 km/h frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis sets a new standard for intelligent chassis safety, providing comprehensive protection across all scenarios and speed ranges.

Lead the industry with the most stringent safety tests

With the battery-centered design, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis utilizes Cell-to-Chassis integration technology, which directly integrates the battery cells into the chassis, allowing for a shared structural design between them. And based on the decoupling of the chassis from the upper body, the Bedrock Chassis is capable of absorbing 85% of the vehicle’s collision energy (compared to around 60% absorbed by traditional chassis).

Through various technological breakthroughs, the Bedrock Chassis successfully passed the world’s first “highest speed + strongest impact” dual extreme safety test. This achievement enables the chassis to pass the 120 km/h frontal central pole impact test without catching fire, exploding or thermal runway, redefining the benchmark for safety in the industry.

Currently, the speed for frontal impact safety test in the commonly used C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program) is 56km/h, which, when experiencing a frontal impact at this speed, generates collision energy equivalent to falling from 12-meter-high building. In comparison, a frontal impact at 120km/h is equivalent to falling from a 56-meter-high building, generating a collision energy 4.6 times that of collision at 56km/h.

In more stringent frontal pole crash tests, which simulate crashes with non-standard objects such as power poles, large trees, or animals, the impact area is only 1/6 of that in a full-width frontal impact, exponentially increasing impact pressure. At a speed of 120km/h, the impact pressure on the chassis per unit area in a frontal central pole impact is 21 times that of the 56 km/h full-width frontal impact in C-NCAP testing.

Due to the extremely high crash speed and intensity, there has been no previous instance of any new energy vehicle daring to challenge a 120km/h frontal pole impact test. With this extreme challenge, CATL’s Bedrock Chassis has blazed a fresh trail for the industry.

Open the era of ultra-safe transportation through three technological breakthroughs

CATL’s Bedrock Chassis has delved deep into the realm of structure and material innovation, leveraging three technological breakthroughs to provide unparalleled protection in all scenarios and speed ranges, ensuring rock-solid safety for the entire vehicle.

The CATL Bedrock Chassis introduces a revolutionary three-dimensional biomimetic tortoise shell structure, where the body and energy unit framework are integrated, deeply coupled to provide the energy unit with indestructible protection. And its aircraft carrier-grade arresting structure disperses impact forces across multiple pathways during a crash, gradually decelerating the vehicle and significantly reducing the depth and speed at which obstacles intrude the cabin. The utilization of submarine-grade hot-formed steel with a strength of 2000MPa, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with a strength of 600MPa, and multiple barrier structures further enhance the chassis’ rigidity, making it virtually impervious.

Moreover, the CATL Bedrock Chassis incorporates an ultra-safe battery cell design, NP technology, and a high-ductility energy-absorbing insulation film, leading the industry in a groundbreaking manner. In terms of high-voltage disconnection, it achieves instantaneous disconnection of high voltage circuit within 0.01 seconds of impact and completes the discharge of residual high-voltage energy in the vehicle within 0.2 seconds, setting a new industry record.

Notably, the battery cells have undergone highly demanding tests, including high-speed sled impact tests at 60 km/h, 90-degree bending tests, and breakthrough sawing tests, the battery did not catch fire or explode across all three tests. These tests, all industry-firsts by CATL, have elevated the safety standards of battery cells to new heights.

Unlocking the era of customization, and activating a trillion-yuan market

The launch of the Bedrock Chassis not only redefines the standard for intelligent chassis safety but also activates a trillion-yuan market. It greatly accelerates the shift towards modular, personalized, and intelligent automotive design.

Addressing the common pain points of high investment, long development cycles, and accelerated product iteration in the industry, the Bedrock Chassis incorporates three core characteristics: internal integration, decoupling of the chassis from the upper body, and external openness. With a rich array of toolkits and solution packages, it offers a scalable software and hardware architecture and standardized interfaces, enabling flexible configurations for different vehicle models and scenarios. This allows the realization of a “one chassis architecture, multiple vehicle models” concept and significantly improves development efficiency and shortens the R&D cycle. The time required for mass production of a vehicle is reduced from the traditional 36 months or longer to 12 to 18 months.

Furthermore, the Bedrock Chassis breaks the limits of safety and modeling, and expands design flexibility through the design of decoupling of the chassis from the upper body. The fourth-generation Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology and inverted battery cell technology enhance the utilization of chassis space while reducing the risk of chassis scraping. Additionally, in terms of intelligence, the chassis supports mechanical decoupling, software decoupling and EE decoupling, enabling L3 to L4 intelligent driving capabilities. It provides high adaptability interfaces and promotes collaborative intelligent applications.

At the launch ceremony, AVATR, the first automaker to use Bedrock Chassis, and CAIT-SH, CATL’s skateboard chassis arm, signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on CATL’s Bedrock Chassis to create a safer, higher-quality travel experience for users.

Safety is a never-ending journey. In the future, CATL will continue to break technological barriers through continuous innovation, and work with partners to build a safe ecosystem for EV batteries and vehicles, safeguarding the safety of users.

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Live Good: A Journey of Courage, Education and Purpose

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1 hour ago

December 24, 2024

Live Good is the realization of one individual’s inspiring vision to create something meaningful to share with the world.

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Founded on the principles of time, education and a sense of purpose, Live Good aspires to empower individuals through access to transformative learning opportunities.

“When I finally found the courage to create Live Good, I wanted it to embody the values and principles that I find meaningful,” said Jennifer Chi, founder of Live Good. “To me, the most precious resource in life is time. The time you spend can never be reclaimed. If I was going to spend all this time and energy on something, it had to be something I deeply believed in.”

The second cornerstone of Live Good is education. Drawing from personal experiences, Jennifer emphasizes education as a life-changing force. Books became vital growing up, opening windows to new perspectives and worlds. “My favorite book as a child was Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder,” Jennifer shared. “It may have been a simple book about a girl living in the 1800s learning how to cook and do chores to help her family, but now I understand how incredible it was that a little girl living back then even knew how to read and write. She had the foresight to understand that writing about her life on the prairie, however simple it seemed, might be of some importance in the future. And she had the courage to publish her own words.”

Recognizing the transformative power of education and the impact of mentorship, Live Good prioritizes access to education as a central mission. “My love for reading and curiosity for learning became a lifeline,” Jennifer added. “I was blessed with teachers who saw potential in a very quiet and shy little girl. Live Good is my way of giving others the same opportunities that once gave me a little spark inside and a pathway forward.”

Through innovative programs and partnerships, Live Good aims to make education accessible and foster growth and resilience. It’s more than an initiative—it’s a testament to the belief that every moment spent on meaningful endeavors can ripple out to create a brighter future for others.

Live Good proudly aligns with educational models, such as Capstone Programs in the University of California (UC) school system. These programs serve as a bridge between academic learning and real-world application, embodying the mission of Live Good by fostering life-changing learning experiences.

Other educational initiatives focus on collaborating with Women in Information and Computer Sciences within the UC system to create programs that empower women through high-tech training. Additionally, Live Good offers a mentorship program for at-risk youth from schools spanning San Francisco to Southern California to foster college admission and equip students with the skills they need to realize their dreams.

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