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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

Blackstone Career Institute

An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education There is always an opportunity to grow and improve ones life, even while in prison, and Blackstone Career Institute is here to provide incarcerated education for those who are seeking a way to complete educational courses and expand their knowledge in a job field.

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South Africa president signs bill redefining compensation requirements for government expropriated land

JURIST

The country’s white minority continues to hold the majority of wealth and land, while its Black majority struggles for equal access to education and economic opportunity. Roughly 30 years after Apartheid, South Africa continues to struggle with racial divides and wealth inequality.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

We’ll look at the paralegal role in a few different countries, what their role entails, and what kind of education (if any) is required to become a paralegal. Education/Certification. However, as many of you may know, the more education or experience you have, the easier it is to land a job. Education/Certification.

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Finland parliament committee recommends against charging foreign minister for attempt to replace official over Syria repatriation

JURIST

The Finnish Parliament’s Constitutional Law Committee recommended Wednesday against prosecuting Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto for attempting to replace an official. In addition, he cited the risk of radicalization and lack of access to education for those staying.

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Will Eliminating Standard Tests Really Reduce Racial Disparities In Education?

JonathanTurley

Some have called for the change to increase diversity in the schools, particularly after California voters refused to change the long ban on affirmative action in education under state law. Instead of addressing the failure to educate kids in these communities, the push is to get rid of the testing itself.

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SCOTUS Adds LGBTQ Book Case to Docket

Constitutional Law Reporter

Facts of the Case In October 2022, the Montgomery County Board of Education announced that, through its regular curriculum adoption process, it had approved a group of LGBTQ-Inclusive Books as part of the English Language Arts Curriculum for use in Montgomery County Public Schools. Oral arguments have not yet been scheduled.

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Kenya appellate court affirms high court judgment invalidating constitutional amendment bill

JURIST

In its analysis, the appellate court affirmed the applicability of the Basic Structure Doctrine in the realm of Kenya’s constitutional law. The court expressed that the said doctrine limits the amendment power set out in Articles 255-257 of the Constitution.

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