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 By: University of New York in Prague This week, the University of New York in Prague will be the first university in the Czech Republic to welcome students for the Fall semester. UNYP has kept Covid-19 and student safety in mind throughout the opening preparations. The University has decided to invest in anti–Covid preparations in the context of a long-term outlook and a positive change for the university, while taking into account the flexibility that students will need throughout this pandemic and beyond.  In addition to new touchless hygiene stations and plexiglass installations throughout the university, UNYP has invested in an e-textbook library with 400,000 books. Perlego will supplement UNYP’s existing digital online libraries, and the physical library collection ofRead more.

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The new amendment to the Education Law requires schools and some kindergartens to schedule distance learning classes, which will start from September 1st. This obligation is part of the changes, which have to come in order to prevent the rise of the coronavirus cases, according to the Ministry of Health. Schools will receive 1.2 billion Czech crowns specifically to purchase new computers and licensed software by mid-October. Schools will have time to get new equipment by December. The priority will be given to teachers and students from families with a difficult financial situation. Teachers and administration will have to consult with parents on how to build a suitable schedule. Students without computers won’t have to submit assignments through the computer;Read more.

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Smart decisions happen early. How many mid-career professionals look back and wonder if MAYBE they should have taken a different career path? If you’re not thoughtful and have an eye on the big picture, you can easily find yourself in a career that doesn’t provide financially or give you the opportunity for personal and professional growth (hello all my fellow broadcast journalism majors!) For young professionals looking at the bigger picture and wanting more, Green Fox Academy’s junior developer program makes a lot of sense. Begun in 2015 in Hungary, Green Fox’s founders created an intensive four month junior developer course whose now 440+ graduates have gone onto successful careers in IT. But, their course isn’t geared for people half-heartedlyRead more.