Adolescent exam anxiety can be intensified by pressure to achieve, says academic
Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says "heavy-handed" messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16- to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages.
Tackling attrition in ECEs
The lecture will be held at the scratch café in the culinary arts centre on TRU’s campus and is open to the public.
Major funding deficit deepens Syria’s mental health crisis
Reeling from the effects of civil war and natural disaster, northern Syria is in the grip of a mental health crisis, as suicide rates soar and funding for services falls short.
US braces for unrest ahead of presidential election
Security for the 2024 US presidential election is being ramped up to unprecedented levels with panic buttons for poll workers, special weapons teams deployed on rooftops, and the National Guard on standby.
When are New Zealand teens taught about periods?
Most of the New Zealand teenagers who joined a focus group on periods said they got their first period before understanding what their body was doing.
NCEA and scholarship exams begin
The Qualifications Authority said 121 exams would be offered over the four-week exam season.
US braces for election violence: Stores board up, warnings of 'blood'
With barricades going up and the National Guard on stand-by, a startling number of Americans now say that this week's election will see violence and even the start of something much worse.
NCEA, scholarship exams start today
NCEA and scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in dance, maths and Tongan. The Qualifications Authority said 121 exams would be...
Security ramped up amid fears of election day unrest
As a tense America votes for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, concerns about potential political violence have prompted officials to take a...
Parihaka: Remembering a legacy of peaceful resistance
Today marks 143 years since the invasion of the once-thriving Taranaki settlement led by Māori rangatira, Te Whiti-o-Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi.
Philly DA to Election Day polling protesters: 'F around and find out'
Philadelphia's district attorney had a profane message to anyone attempting to interfere with voters on Election Day, daring them to 'F around and find out.'
Schools, TRU work together
The Kamloops-Thompson School District and Thompson Rivers University have banded together in a bid to boost student transition rates between the two organizations.
Family faces eviction over misunderstanding of housing rules
A family with four children are facing eviction from their emergency accommodation. And they have lost housing support from Bristol City Council after refusing to accept a flat in Bedminster.
Aberfeldy calendar girls bare all in town that took Ukraine to its heart
Aberfeldy was praised for the welcome it showed refugees fleeing the fighting in Ukraine. Now a group of local women have stripped in solidarity
Housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa says 'the Equalities Act does not exist within social housing'
Social housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa has called out councils for alleged discrimination against vulnerable individuals and breaking rules set by the Equality Act 2010
Washington DC braces for unrest as White House is barricaded and stores boarded up ahead of US election
The White House has been barricaded and restaurants and stores boarded up as tensions continue to grow over the US election.
Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters
Federal officials debunk Russian election disinformation, warning of foreign attempts to sow doubt and incite violence in U.S. voting.
Mushaal writes to Rahul Gandhi to save Yasin’s life
Sahiwal, Pakistan: A powerful seminar held at the Arts Council Sahiwal, hosted by the Sahiwal Minority Forum Pakistan, brought together prominent political and social leaders to discuss the urgent need for protecting minority rights and enforcing constitutional promises. Attendees stressed that the government must honor commitments to minorities, both within the constitution and party manifestos, to foster a more inclusive society. Key voices in the seminar included Ashiknaz Khokhar, Yasir Talib, Jalil Butt, Ali Waris, Najma Waseem, Dr. Irfan Bhatti, Pastor Naveed Kashif, Reverend Naeem,  Dr. Maqsood, and Aneel Younas, among others. They spoke passionately about the alarming increase in incidents affecting minorities and demanded accountability, insisting that without real enforcement, these tragedies will only escalate. “It’s time to hold those responsible accountable,” one speaker emphasized, “to prevent further harm and ensure true protection for minority communities.” A major point of discussion was the violation…
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