People from all over the world visit Google every day to learn something new. Our products have always aimed to assist, whether it be by watching a graphic design video on YouTube or by asking Gemini to assist with the creation of a customized study guide. Technology has the potential to be an effective learning tool, but we are also aware that real comprehension requires more than a single answer. Learning science has learned that people learn best when they actively engage with the information they are learning. This principle is at the heart of our work. In close partnership…
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Google reviews are one of the most popular forms of user-generated content for businesses. As a result, businesses around the world want to showcase Google reviews on websites. If you have been pondering along the same line, you might have heard about the Google Reviews API. The term “Google Reviews API” refers to a set of tools and features provided by Google to developers for accessing and managing application and business review data. This blog will help you figure out what the Google Review API means and how you can get started to display Google reviews on your website. So,…
Through a play-based curriculum and targeted teacher training, the O-Class program in Ethiopia, which is part of the General Education Quality Improvement Program for Equity (GEQIP-E), aims to improve early education. O-Class, which began in 2010 and has grown significantly, provides a solid pre-primary foundation to help students prepare for primary school and lower dropout rates. By 2023, the program has benefited over 2.3 million children and contributed to an 88% transition rate to Grade 2. GEQIP-E, launched in 2017, further supports this initiative by enhancing teacher training, supporting students with special needs, and addressing educational challenges in conflict-affected areas…
Have you ever spent time writing a caption for a post, hovered your finger over the “post” button, and then decided that it wasn’t good enough to post? I’ve been there several times myself! When I think I’ll come back to something later, I frequently end up with a draft folder filled with ideas that never “made the cut.” But what about that “imperfect” moment, you ask? Your audience is in dire need of this kind of content right now. Even though I don’t recommend going with the flow all the time, I do think that adding real moments to…
Have you ever spent time writing a caption for a post, hovered your finger over the “post” button, and then decided that it wasn’t good enough to post? I’ve been there several times myself! I often think I’ll come back to something later, but end up with a draft folder full of ideas that never ‘made the cut.’ But what about that “imperfect” moment, you ask? It’s exactly the kind of content your audience is craving right now. While I don’t recommend flying by the seat of your pants 100% of the time, I do think that adding real moments…
From May 19 to 21, 2025, education ministry representatives from across Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa gathered in Hanoi, Viet Nam, for a powerful 3-day GPE constituency meeting. This wasn’t just a conference. It was a vibrant exchange of ideas, a celebration of progress and a call to transform education systems globally. From common problems to common solutions During the meeting, country representatives reflected on tough questions: how do we recover from learning loss? What exactly constitutes equity in the classroom? How can technology and teaching work together to unlock every learner’s potential? Systemic…
The governing body for 401(k) plans was established by the Revenue Act of 1978 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. These plans, along with their corollary 403(b) non-profit and 457 government employee plans*, have become the major method for funding employee retirement plans. As of December 31, 2024, these plans hold a total of $8.9 trillion. The Roth IRA was made possible by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, and its provisions made it possible to increase tax-advantaged retirement savings. With the introduction of Roth 401(k) plans in 2006, the Roth legislation received an additional wrinkle.…
Rules made up, smarter school mapping, and rewriting the script on AI readiness are this week’s signals. Each week, we spotlight signals of change in AI and education – and consider what they might mean for the future of learning in low- and middle-income countries. We use the Three Horizons framework to keep track of what is already improving existing systems, what might soon change the status quo, and what might change learning in the AI age. Upgrade: Systemic change in small steps Chilean teacher’s stamp sparks debate A Chilean teacher’s custom stamp – reading “I suspect use of AI.…
Governments can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation, particularly when it comes to social programs. The numbers tell a compelling story: worldwide investment in digital transformation is expected to reach nearly $4 trillion by 2027, with spending reaching $1.85 trillion in 2023. However, despite this unprecedented investment, 1.4 billion adults worldwide do not have access to formal financial services, and 75% of the poor do not have access to a bank account. 35% of adults in low-income nations opened their first bank account in order to qualify for government assistance. By digitizing these payments, governments could save up to…
The discounted cash flow (DCF) model is one of the most comprehensive valuation methods for estimating a company’s worth. Valuation determines a company’s current value by analyzing financial forecasts of its profits, typically through dividends or cash flows. Another useful valuation method is the discounted dividend model (DDM). Both DCF and DDM focus on understanding present value by projecting future earnings. “Within a company, well-informed valuation enables managers to make wiser decisions regarding capital budgeting and strategic planning,” says Harvard Business School Professor Suraj Srinivasan in the online course Strategic Financial Analysis. “Outside the company, investors need to measure value…