NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Since January 2022, Mayor's Office of Environmental Remediation Has Remediated 165 Acres of Polluted Land, Focusing on Environmental Justice Communities In 16-Year Existence, OER Has Completed More Than 1,000 Cleanups * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that since the start of his administration, and through the efforts of the Office of Environmental Remediation (OER), t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: TABOR, Iowa, Dec. 10, 2024 An Iowa social studies teacher is banning students from saying a list of words in her classroom. But in her quest to police student expression, the seventh-grade teacher is running headlong into the First Amendment. Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is calling on the Iowa school district to remove the unconstitutional  more PR

BAKERSFIELD, California, Dec. 11 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * CSUB, BC receive another NEH grant to bring back California Dreamin' program * * * More teachers from across the country will have the opportunity to learn about Kern County's role in the nation's labor history. Dr. Adam Sawyer -- an associate professor of teacher education and director of the Liberal Studies program at California State University, Bakersfield -- and Bakersfield Coll more PR

LONG BEACH, California, Dec. 11 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Ten university teams assess and improve educator preparation programs to better support future teachers of color. * * * As the university system that prepares nearly half of all the newly credentialed teachers among California's institutions of higher education, the California State University (CSU) is making positive gains to diversify the educator workforce. Of the 9,633 candidates enrol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice involving an information collection on Nov. 14, 2024, entitled "Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest Leading Early Childhood Achievement & Development Efficacy Study".  AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR). DATES: In more ST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * * Supports Pinellas County Schools' Future Cities program and enhanced experiences at Enterprise Village and Finance Park * Brings total company donations to more than $4 million * * * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Thanks to a long-standing collaboration with Duke Energy Florida, the Duke Energy Foundation and Pinellas Education Foundation, thousands of students will experience real-world economic and innova more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: In his opening statement, Durbin calls on hsi colleagues to come together to pass meaningful immigration reform Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy." The hearing wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: During his speech, Durbin highlights his 148th Dreamer story on the Senate floor, Foday Turay; also a witness at tomorrow's hearing Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor previewing tomorrow's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Ec more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from AFT: * * * To: U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20202 Document ID: ED-2023-OPE-0123-32489 * * * On behalf of the 1.8 million members of the AFT, who work in education, healthcare and public services, I write in support of this proposed rule that will provide much needed student loan debt cancellation to borrowers experiencing ha more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies: * * * To: Kun Mullan PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, LBJ, Room 4C210 Washington, DC 20202-1200 Attention: Marcos Cerde more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: At just 13 years old, Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Erica Dolor, assigned to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) found herself uprooted from the familiar chaos of her childhood in the Philippines. Her early life in a lower-middle-class province had been framed by the unconditional love of her siblings and grandmother, and the absence of her mother, who had moved to the United States in search of better opportunities.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: School leaders are increasingly using generative AI to streamline administrative tasks, enhance community engagement, and modernize operations. While tools like ChatGPT and ThoughtExchange offer efficiency and insight, leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining human expertise to verify accuracy and guide decision-making. Early adopters champion AI's potential to augment--not replace--critical thinking and exper more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Harvard University Center for Education Policy Research and the Stanford University Educational Opportunity Project issued a 33-page report in June 2024 entitled "Federal Pandemic Relief and Academic Recovery." The report was written by Dan Dewey and Thomas J. Kane of Harvard University, Erin Fahle and Sean F. Reardon of Stanford University and Douglas O. Staiger of Dartmouth College. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Introduction Since the beginning of the War on Pover more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Ian V. Rowe, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from a Dec. 4, 2024, hearing entitled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula": * * * On September 12, 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the request of the New York Civil War Commission at the Centennial Celebration more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Brian Kennedy, director of legislative affairs at the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, from a Dec. 4, 2024, hearing entitled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula": * * * Chairman Bean, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the op more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Jed W. Atkins, director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, from a Dec. 4, 2024, hearing entitled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula": * * * Biography Jed Atkins came to the University of North Carolina at Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee released the following testimony by Denelle Dixon, CEO and executive director of the Stellar Development Foundation, from a Dec. 4, 2024, hearing entitled "Innovation Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Finance": * * * Good morning, Chairman McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to testify today. My name is Denelle Dixon, and I'm the CEO and Executive Director of the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- Rice University issued the following news release: World-class leader and talent recruiter John Strackhouse has been named chairman of the external board of Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Recognized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as one of the nation's top executive recruiters, Strackhouse serves as a vice chairman at Caldwell. His practice recruits transformational talent to the boards and leadership teams of technology companies. H more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Lombardo, Polis to Visit Southeast Career Technical Academy * * * National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis, with Governors Joe Lombardo, Spencer Cox and Mark Gordon, convened education experts for the latest in a series of events held in support of Governor Polis' NGA Chair's Initiative, Let's Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success. Tom more PR

FORT MORGAN, Colorado, Dec. 11 -- Morgan Community College issued the following news release: Morgan Community College (MCC) received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on November 8, 2024, to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Education with an endorsement in Technology Education. This is MCC's third bachelor's degree program. Additionally, MCC was awarded an Opportunity NOW Grant of $739,917, which is providing vital resources for curriculum development and stud more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Computing technology is integral to modern culture as it transforms the way we engage with information, the economy, and our communities; and WHEREAS: Access to computer science education, including qualified teachers, technology, and age-appropriate curriculum, promotes critical thinking skills and offers opportunities for advancement in the rapidly growing field; and WHEREAS: Compu more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on Higher Education Members Regent Collins, Co-Chair, Regent Rivera, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Norwood, Regent Reyes, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Catania, Regent Hale, and Regent Pratts. The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 9, 2024. All members were present except Regent Catherine Col more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- The New York State Board of Regents issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Proposals Include Funding to Implement Updated Graduation Measures, Modernizing the Foundation Aid Formula, and Providing Growth Aid to Districts with Rapid Enrollment * * * The New York State Board of Regents today outlined its budget and legislative priorities for the 2025-26 school year. Priorities include funding that will foster equity across New York State, promote  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Coalition on School Diversity issued a 45-page report in June 2024 entitled "Impact of Brown v. Board of Education on Black Teachers Outside of the South, 1934-1974." The report was written by Zoe Burkholder. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION ... 3 Black Teachers Matter ... 5 Central Questions & Methodology ... 8 Organization & Central Argument ... 12 1934-1941: GROWING NORTHERN SCHOOL SEGREGATION LEADS TO MORE BLACK TEACHERS ... 14 1941-1954: WORL more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions' Lively Stories and Colorful Pictures Spark Young Readers to Explore What it Means to be a Scientist While Enhancing Their Literacy Skills * * * MCLEAN, Va.--December 9, 2024-- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the release of a new NSTA Kids(TM) book from best-selling, award-winning author Jessica  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology community is mourning the death of Dr. Kenneth E. Case, a former faculty member of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management. Case died on Dec. 4 in Houston. He was 80. Case received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and his master's and doctoral degrees in industrial engineering and management, all fro more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Scholastic and its partners, through their joint missions, reached more than 30 million children and 350,000 teachers by distributing books within their nonprofit networks * * * Today, Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, released its third annual Philanthropic Impact Report, featuring inspiring stories more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * In his opening statement, Durbin calls on his colleagues to come together to pass meaningful immigration reform * * * U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "How Mass Deportations Will Separate Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled, "How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy." The hearing examined the consequences of President-elect Trump's threa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * During his speech, Durbin highlights his 148th Dreamer story on the Senate floor, Foday, Turay; also a witness at tomorrow's hearing * * * U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor previewing tomorrow's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "How Mass Deporta more PR

GLEN BURNIE, Maryland, Dec. 10 -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following news release: SETDA, the primary association representing U.S. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant from Google.org, the company's philanthropy. Working in partnership with Learning Forward and ISTE+ASCD, this generous grant will support the development of a new collaborative guide titled, Closing the Di more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LIVINGSTON, NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that Livingston High School student Ethan Yang is the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's 11th District for his app, ServeHub. ServeHub's primary use is scheduling and tracking volunteer hours. It additionally organizes all media, tracks participants from each volunteer event, and sends email reminders to th more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Gary E. Wnek and the late Arnold Caplan recognized for groundbreaking innovations * * * Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. The two Case Western Reserve University faculty members will be inducted June 26 a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of State U.S. Mission to Israel has issued a grant notice involving Rapid-Response Peacebuilding in Israel. * * * Description: The ongoing Gaza war has significantly impacted the attitudes of Jews towards Arabs and vice versa, leading to increased fear, anger, and resentment, and resulting in higher levels of distrust. The current environment is marked by heightened hostility and polarization. This funding opportunity aims to support rapid response pe more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news release: * * * Penn GSE's PASS program equips educators, school leaders, and administrators with AI-driven tools to enhance learning, drive innovation, and prepare students for a tech-driven future. * * * The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), is excited to anno more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts to the vast array of USDA resources available to them. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2025,  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW Professor Danny Dale, an associate dean in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, supervises a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) hands-on demonstration at a local elementary school as part of UW's Science Initiative Roadshow. The program promotes STEM through hands-on learning and reached nearly 8,000 K-12 students, educators and senior citizens across the state this pa more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Dec. 11 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: * * * ADF attorneys favorably settle case with Harrisonburg school board, officials agree they will not require teachers to use pronouns that are inconsistent with a student's sex * * * HARRISONBURG, Va. - To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing three Virginia teachers, the Harrisonburg City School Board agreed to respect the teachers' constitutionally pr more PR