• Parents make more money if their kids are enrolled in universal pre-K, study finds. Here's why.
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    A new study suggests universal pre-K programs could increase parents' earnings.Researchers found that those who enrolled their kids in free pre-K made about 21% moreUniversal pre-K programs have also been shown to help kids' long-term futures.Universal pre-K has long been thought to boost children's lives and futures, but a new study suggests parents could also reap the benefits of free and early education for their kids.Economists found that parents who had the opportunity to enroll their children in a universal pre-K program in Connecticut saw increased earnings by about 21% while their kids were in the program, as well as persistent gains for up to six years after.The study, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research this month, looked at a New Haven pre-K program that provides six and a half hours of free schooling each day to three and four-year-olds, as well as wraparound childcare before and after school.Parents who were lucky enough to win the school lottery saw several positive economic benefits, according to researchers. In addition to increased wages over time, those whose kids enrolled in the program also got an average of 12 more working hours each week, the study found."Parents whose kids have access to reliable, high-quality child care in the pre-K period are more likely to work during that period, and they work more hours," wrote economist Emily Oster in her ParentData newsletter. "This extra work allows them to get on a steeper career path."The authors of the study similarly chalk it up to career continuity."This means that even though everyone eventually ends up working the same number of hours, the group that was able to invest in their career early have higher wages and therefore more income," Oster added.Historically, parents haven't been required to send their kids to school until Kindergarten in most states. But in recent years, a growing number of municipalities have begun offering schooling for children as young as 3.Supporters of universal pre-K say the concept gives kids an equal starting position heading into school and opens them up to educational opportunities at a younger age. Opponents, however, point to the high costs associated with providing free childcare.Several studies in recent years have recorded some of the benefits for kids, including 2021 research that found children who attended universal pre-K are more likely to graduate high school and attend college. The study also pointed to positive behavioral impacts for those students.The positives go beyond academics, too. A 2017 study found that universal pre-K helps more kids access healthcare, such as earlier detection and treatment for conditions like asthma and hearing and vision problems.Affordable childcare and universal pre-K could also flush billions of dollars back into the US economy, a 2022 study from left-leaning think tank The Century Foundation found.President Joe Biden included universal pre-K in the Build Back Better Act, which failed to garner Congressional support back in 2021. The legislation would have allowed three million more parents to either enter the labor force or increase their working hours, the Century Foundation report found.The new study out of New Haven notably did not find any evidence that universal pre-K programs improve students' future test scores a finding in line with prior research that suggests the biggest benefits are more long-term, Oster noted in her newsletter."In the end: from an economic standpoint, the biggest value to universal pre-K may be that it helps parents return to the labor force and make a better life for their families in the short and long run," Oster wrote. "And of course, that's also good for kids."
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  • Ivens Apartment / X Atelier
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    Ivens Apartment / X AtelierSave this picture! Eduardo Montenegro studioArchitects: Yasuhiro Yamashita x Atelier TEKUTOAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:160 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Eduardo Montenegro studioMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The renovation of this apartment consists in the total usage of this familiar residence volumetry, set on the rooftop. In this sense, overlapping spaces generate informal areas which allow the space to be enjoyed on two levels.Save this picture!Save this picture!The living space, being the primary space of the apartment, was developed to promote greater versatility of uses corresponding to the different needs and inputs of a creative client.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The spiral staircase acts as a sculptural element that connects both floors. The optimization of the area in the second floor is the consequence of the reduction of the height in technical areas in the first.Save this picture!Save this picture!Colorful and playful, the kids room sets place behind a hidden closet door, as a secret room. Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on December 22, 2024Cite: "Ivens Apartment / X Atelier" 22 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025011/ivens-apartment-x-atelier&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • Fire Vortex Shield Effect in Unreal Engine 5.5 Niagara Trailer
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  • Ex-CDPR Artist Shares Beautiful Art of The Witcher 4's Ciri With New Weapon
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    A former CD Projekt Red artist has shared some beautiful artwork of The Witcher 4's Ciri wielding a new and unusual weapon. Her illustration later went viral on social media, impressing many The Witcher fans.
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  • Overwatch 2 Director Updates Fans On The Future Of 6v6
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    In the latest Directors Take, Overwatch 2s game director Aaron Keller gave players more information about the future of 6v6, as well as insight into Hazard's performance, holiday-themed cosmetics, and 2024 competitive rewards. Aaron Kellers blog post updates fans on what's next for 6v6 in Overwatch 2, as players have been wanting this game mode to make a return ever since the introduction of 5v5.
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  • Best Movies To Watch If You Like STALKER 2
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    After more than a decade of waiting, fans finally got their hands on a new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. title. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a huge expansion of the concepts introduced in the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy, which is both a relief to fans and something that might turn some newcomes away.
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  • Primal Force Arena
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    Primal Force Arena is a Sci-fi, online competitive multiplayer game allowing players to challenge their opponents through fast paced, tactical turn-based battles mixed with some action packed spices and RPG touches!Incarnate your favorite Primal Master(s), sharpen your tactics, upgrade your equipment and lead your skills to the top worldwide!
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  • Atchon Squad
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    Hello guys,We just released our second project in development: Atchon Squad is the first arcade sea shooter of its kind sending you amidst the merciless war to expel the evil fishbots armies and save the sea!Master both melee and distance combat moves, annihilate insane fishbots raids, upgrade your outfit to unlock special abilities, defeat dreadful bosses, customize your Atchon soldier and lead your way to the leaderboard top!Our open beta is now live on Playstore and an
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  • Pokmon Go Holiday Part 2 2024 event guide
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    Pokmon Go is having the second half of its holiday event (literally called Holiday Part 2) from Dec. 22-27, adding more festive Pokmon to the already-long list of costumed critters, alongside some pretty good event bonuses.All players will be able to get doubled XP from catching Pokmon and 50% more XP from raiding. All Adventure Incense used from Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. until Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. in your local time will also last for double the usual time, which should hopefully help you find some Galarian birds.There are also some spawns thatll only show up if you use incense, as well as a paid Timed Research ticket, so this event is full of stuff to do. The Dual Destiny Special Research also got an update with this event.Below, we list all the perks of the Pokmon Go Holiday Part 2 event, including the paid Timed Research ticket, incense spawns, and Field Research.Pokmon Go Feeling Sheepish paid Timed Research and rewardIf you complete this $5 research before the event ends, youll get a special reward. Is the paid Holiday Part 2 Timed Research worth it? Only if you really want the Wooloo jacket cosmetic and more Wooloo in holiday gear. The two incense and single Glacial Lure Module you get from this set can be bought for 260 coins (less than $5 worth), so you should really only grab this if you want the jacket or the Wooloo encounters.We list the steps for the research below, but make sure to complete them before the event ends on Dec. 27.Feeling Sheepish step 1 of 2Catch 10 Pokmon (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)Catch 25 Pokmon (1 incense)Spin 5 PokStops or gyms (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)Spin 15 PokStops or gyms (1 incense)Use an incense (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)Rewards: Wooloo (holiday) encounter, 500 Stardust, 1,000 XPFeeling Sheepish step 1 of 2Catch 10 Pokmon (15 Pinap Berries)Spin 10 PokStops or gyms (Wooloo [holiday] encounter)Use an incense (1 Glacial Lure Module)Rewards: Wooloo Jacket, 1,500 Stardust, 2,500 XPPokmon Go Holiday Part 2 event Collection ChallengesThe following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:Holiday Part 2 Collection Challenge: BlackCatch a SnorlaxCatch a BlitzleCatch an Alolan RattataCatch a MurkrowRewards: 1,500 Stardust, Pancham encounterHoliday Part 2 Collection Challenge: WhiteCatch a CetoddleCatch an Alolan VulpixCatch a VnilliteCatch a TynamoRewards: 1,500 Stardust, Furfrou encounterHoliday Part 2 Collection Challenge: MonochromeCatch a WoolooCatch a CetoddleRewards: 10 Great Balls, 10 Ultra BallsPokmon Go Holiday Part 2 event Field Research and rewardsSpinning a PokStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:Catch 10 Pokmon (Galarian Zigzagoon or Blitzle encounter)Use an incense (Cetoddle encounter)Win 2 raids (Klink encounter)Pokmon Go Holiday Part 2 event boosted spawnsThese Pokmon will spawn more frequently during the event period:Alolan RattataMurkrowGalarian ZigzagoonAbsolBlitzleVanilliteRynamoWooloo (holiday)These Pokmon will also spawn from using incense on the following days.Dec. 22, 24, and 26 incense spawns:SnorlaxBlitzleYamaskLampentWooloo (holiday)Dec. 23, 25, and 27 incense spawns:TogeticGalarian ZigzagoonFoongusFurfrouCetoddlePokmon Go Holiday Part 2 event raid targetsThe following changes to theraid scheduleandMax Battle schedulewill take place as part of the event:One-star raidsThree-star raidsFive-star raidsMega raidsAlolan VulpixSnorlaxGiratina (Altered Forme) (starting Dec. 26)Latias (until Dec. 26)Galarian DarumakaBanetteAbomasnow (starting Dec. 26)LitwickZebstrikaCetoddleToucannon* These Pokmon have an increased chance of being shiny when raided.
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  • Gartic Phone is the perfect game for (free) holiday family fun
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    The trendsetters online might have moved on from playing Gartic Phone, but my family has not. Developed by Onrizon, Gartic Phone combines the childrens game Telephone with the board game Pictionary. It might sound a bit simple, but this lighthearted game is a genuine delight. More importantly, its the perfect game to share with family and friends throughout the holiday season.What makes it perfect for the family? Well, lots of things. For starters, its free and you can play it on any device with a browser. Ive had family members easily join in and play on phones, computers, and tablets. So even if you have a younger kid without a phone, you can likely find another device that allows them to join. No fancy consoles are needed and up to 16 people can join a single game.The one drawback is that the game does have some ads, but once you watch them the game can get started. Gartic Phone is super easy to learn and navigate. Although drawing might be intimidating to a person who doesnt play video games often, even that can be fun. In my personal experience, the crudest of drawings have a way of leading to some of the funniest rounds.Its also very simple to pick up and play. In the games main mode, you start by typing in a prompt. After that, another player will draw a picture of that prompt. From there, someone will receive your drawing, and then type in what they think the prompt was. The cycle of drawing and guessing continues, letting ridiculous misunderstandings and hilarious accidents get funnier with each new guess. It frequently results in hilarious chains of prompts and drawings as people make sense of the scuffed pictures.At the end of it all, you and the players get to watch the series of drawings and prompts in an endgame recap. I just love to giggle at all the drawings as my family and I scribble on our phone screens scattered around the living room. At the end, we download the funniest drawings as photos, so it even feels like we can get a little keepsake of the night.Easy to learn, adorable, and fun, Gartic Phone is the perfect family activity for this holiday season.
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