Philadelphia Summer Programs: Boosting Student Success
Philadelphia invests in summer programs, like CTE camps, to boost student achievement, mental health, and graduation rates. Focus on credit recovery, skill development, and community engagement.
Tariffs & Oil Prices: Economic Slowdown Fears
Tariffs imposed by Donald Trump raise concerns about a global slowdown, impacting oil demand. Wirth attributes falling oil prices to increased OPEC+ production, but sees no recession signs yet, just slower growth. Trade tensions cited by IMF.
Eli Lilly to Manufacture GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill in US
Eli Lilly will manufacture its orforglipron GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the US, avoiding tariffs and aligning with the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. Production aims for global availability by 2026. Orforglipron treats diabetes and promotes weight loss.
Precision Neuroscience FDA Clearance for Layer 7 Cortical Interface
Precision Neuroscience's Layer 7 Cortical Interface, a high-resolution cortical electrode range, receives FDA 510(k) clearance for brain activity recording and monitoring, rivaling Neuralink's brain implant technology. Up to 1 month implantation.
Trump & Musk Cut Government Jobs: CFPB Impact
Trump and Musk's initiative cuts government jobs, impacting agencies like Health, Education, Post Office, and Veterans Affairs. CFPB faces staff reduction, criticized by Warren for hindering consumer protection. 240
Governors Focus on Workforce Development, Education Priorities
Governors are prioritizing workforce development & career education to prepare students for jobs and boost the economy. Focus on early literacy and math skills. Concerns over federal funding cuts impact.
US Stocks Forecasts Cut Amid Policy Risks & Geopolitics
Morgan Stanley & Citigroup cut US stock forecasts due to policy risks & geopolitical tensions. Apple reclaimed smartphone lead. Tech stocks fluctuate amid tariff uncertainties. Goldman Sachs reflects market volatility.
Market Volatility: Fed Policy & Economic Uncertainty
Markets react to Fed policy shifts & economic uncertainty. Powell's stance impacts growth, inflation, and market selloff. Tech stocks Apple, Tesla, Nvidia see declines. Global trade tensions also contribute.
Title I Funding: Block Grants and Low-Income Students
Analysis of Title I funding, block grants, and their potential impact on low-income students and school districts. Flexibility vs. risk in funding allocation is discussed.
Michael Saylor’s company was on a Bitcoin buying spree. Soon it might need to sell
âA significant decrease in the market value of our bitcoin holdings could adversely affect our ability to satisfy our financial obligations,â Strategy (MSTR) (formerly MicroStrategy) noted in a regulatory filing on April 7.
House committee advances âgender ideologyâ bills
The House Education and Workforce Committee on Wednesday passed two bills along party lines, 18-12, advancing the Trump administration's agenda on parental consent for use of student pronouns and barring federal funds for the teaching of "gender ideology" in public schools.
Ousted Milwaukee school facilities chief had lost parentsâ trust over lead abatement
âThe current lead crisis has been caused by inability or unwillingness to follow legal obligations and health and safety regulations at the highest levels of the MPS facilities administration,â the coalition of community groups said in their complaint last month.