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Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage

Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage

Despite having free primary schools, children in Malawi are lagging behind. There's a lack of teachers and basic resources, but the government has gone for a high-tech solution.
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Despite 30-year fixed-rate mortgage being stable, flexible, and optimized for buyers and investors, it hasn’t resulted in a particularly high homeownership rate in the U.S.

How the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the U.S. standard

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has a number of advantages for homeowners and investors. But it wasn’t always the norm.
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