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In late January, White House released the Trump budget proposal for the fiscal year of 2021. In it, for the fourth year in a row, was a proposal to completely eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services funding (IMLS) — and with it, functionally all federal funding for libraries and museums. The budget, which calls to boost NASA funding, VA funding, Defense spending, and slash Medicare, medicaid, the State Department, the EPA, and the Department of Education establishes a clear set of priorities. Federal funding for our nation’s libraries does not, apparently, top the list. The Trump administration requested to...

The worldwide leader in multi-level logic games, Smart Toys and Games has a host of exciting new products to unveil at the Toymaster Show. Spring 2022 sees the arrival of three new editions in the brand’s bestselling IQ Games collection: IQ Love, IQ Stixx and IQ Six Pro. Each game is unique, with an innovative game mechanic; they offer varying levels of difficulty, meaning that these educational games are perfect for both adults and children as young as six. The award-winning IQ games are easy to pick up, but hard to put down. Another game that the team is jumping with excitement about showcasing at the show is Horse Academy. This charming game will see...

Stock image: Deposit Photos Peachtree Corners is once again hosting its summer Flicks on the Green series in 2022. This is a FREE movie series that features iconic movies. See the film schedule below for titles. There is also a Sports on the Screen watch party series — details below! The movies take place on the first Saturday of the month, May through October, on the Peachtree Corners Town Green. Bring a picnic blanket or a low-profile lawn chair. According to the city website, the films start at 7 p.m., which is well before sunset — but the organizers tell...

For many families, finding the right school is one of the most crucial decisions to make when moving to a new country. If you’re considering relocating to Singapore for your next expat post, the following guide is full of information and advice on international schools, including case studies of four schools, and interviews with others who’ve moved from Hong Kong to Singapore. Singapore’s international schools With Singapore being such a popular destination for expats from around the world to live and work, it’s no surprise to find a thriving international school scene. In fact, there are around 80 such schools;...

By Nigel Vann One of the greatest regrets I’ve heard from parents is that they didn’t spend enough time with their children when they were younger. Or that when they are with their young children now, they’re too tired to do anything creative. Questions that dads have asked include: “I’ve forgotten how to ‘play’—is this bad for my kids?” “Do we have to be ‘on’ and fully engaged at all times while spending time with our children?” “What exactly should we do with them?” Questions like these can make the reality of caring for our kids feel daunting and stressful,...