Understanding the Trends in Public High School Graduation Rates
Public high school graduation rates in the United States have shown consistent improvement over the years, with the adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR) reaching an all-time high of 85 percent in the 2016–17 school year. This metric provides critical insights into the educational outcomes of various student groups and helps identify disparities in graduation rates among racial and ethnic populations. Understanding these differences is essential for addressing inequities and improving educational opportunities for all students.
Healthy Weight Loss
It’s normal to want to lose weight quickly, but steady and gradual weight loss, about 1 to 2 pounds per week, is more effective for long-term success. Healthy weight loss isn’t about following a temporary diet or program. It’s about making lasting changes to your daily eating and exercise habits.
Recommendations From Friends Remain Most Credible Form of Advertising Among Consumers
The most trusted form of advertising comes from personal recommendations. According to the Nielsen Global Trust in Advertising Report, 83% of online respondents across 60 countries trust the suggestions of friends and family, although this figure is slightly down from 84% in 2013.
Email Marketing Is a Double Win for Customer Acquisition, Retention
For both objectives, email is way ahead of other tactics. For most small and medium-sized retailers in the US, email marketing is tops when it comes to both customer acquisition and retention. According to research, four-fifths of these professionals said email helps contribute to this outcome.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): What You Need To Know To Stay Compliant
Businesses that collect data from citizens in European Union (EU) countries must adhere to strict new rules designed to protect consumer data. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a new standard for data privacy and consumer rights. However, companies will face challenges as they implement systems and processes to stay compliant.
Building Back Better: A Sustainable, Resilient Recovery After COVID-19
For economic recovery after the COVID-19 crisis to be strong and long-lasting, we should not return to “business as usual.” That includes avoiding investment habits and activities that harm the environment. If left unchecked, global problems like climate change and biodiversity loss could lead to social and economic damage far worse than the impact of COVID-19.
Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
As cyber threats become more advanced and widespread, the United States must take bold action to protect its digital infrastructure. This executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance cybersecurity across federal systems, strengthen collaboration with the private sector, and safeguard critical institutions. The Federal Government aims to build a safer, more resilient cyberspace for the American people by adopting modern security practices, promoting information sharing, and improving incident response.
5 Things To Know About the Delta Variant
As early summer brought a glimmer of hope – or at least cautious optimism – that the pandemic might ease into the background, the looming threat of new COVID-19 mutations remained. The possibility of an even stronger resurgence was always present.
Healthy Swimming
Swimming ranks the fourth most popular sport in the United States and is an excellent way to maintain regular aerobic exercise. Just two and a half hours of aerobic physical activity each week, such as swimming, running, or cycling, can significantly reduce the risk of chronic illnesses.
Surveillance Under the Patriot Act
Passed just 45 days after 9/11 under the banner of national security, the Patriot Act dramatically changed surveillance laws in the U.S. It expanded the government’s ability to monitor phone and email communications, track online activity, and access financial records – all to prevent terrorism. While many Americans believe it was designed to catch terrorists, in reality, it has turned ordinary citizens into potential suspects.