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Tipoffs: Teachers Newsletter for 2025-04-04 ( 56 items )  
AFT's Weingarten on Trump's Illegal Attack on Poor Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten on Trump's Illegal Attack on Poor Kids WASHINGTON --AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Trump administration released a new memo threatening to withdraw billions of dollars in Title I support for low-income students if school districts fail to enact his divisive policy agenda: "In the middle of a school year, the p more PR

Antioch University: Driving Social Progress With Organizational Change Management (10)
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, April 4 -- Antioch University issued the following news: * * * Driving Social Progress with Organizational Change Management By Jennifer Mont In today's rapidly evolving world, the urgency of advancing social justice and equity has become a priority for organizations committed to creating meaningful societal impact. As your institution adapts to shifting cultural, economic, and social dynamics, organizational change management (OCM) offers a structured approach to guide more PR

Army Veteran And Texas A&M Chemistry Ph.D. Student Powers Up Battery Materials Research (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Army Veteran And Texas A&M Chemistry Ph.D. Student Powers Up Battery Materials Research Department of Chemistry doctoral student Evan Fox is pioneering research on sustainable battery materials that could reduce reliance on traditional resources and power the future of energy storage. Evan Fox, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Texas A&M Chemistry Department, continues to push the boundaries of battery  more PR

Assistant Professor Rubina Salikuddin Uses Stories to Connect to the Past (10)
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Assistant Professor Rubina Salikuddin Uses Stories to Connect to the Past Growing up in Cincinnati, Rubina Salikuddin was a bookworm, reading almost anything she could get her hands on. Even as a child, she recognized that stories were a powerful source of enjoyment, information, and knowledge. Now an assistant professor and director of Bryn Mawr College's Middle Eastern, Central Asian and North African S more PR

BLS Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages - May 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0451) on April 2, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages - May 2025": * * * Production occupations had employment of 8.7 million in May 2024, representing 5.7 percent of total national employment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The largest production occupations were miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators (1.5 million) and first-li more PR

Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education With Huffman and Van Hollen (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education with Huffman and Van Hollen Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) co-led the bipartisan, bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education alongside Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Chris Van Holl more PR

Carnegie Mellon University: Dietrich Students Use Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Projects To Examine Past, Create Future (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Dietrich Students Use Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Projects To Examine Past, Create Future By: Stacey Federoff A fictional character in a dystopian future and a historical figure from Pittsburgh's past propelled two Carnegie Mellon University students' Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) projects, while sharing a first name: Dorothy. Samantha Mahler, a senior majoring  more PR

Christendom Alumnus Explores the Joy of Children in New Book (10)
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 2 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Alumnus Explores the Joy of Children in New Book Christendom College alumnus Joseph Lewis '95 has released his latest book, Rediscovering the Joy of Children & Family: Why the World's Declining Birth Rate Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored. Marking his first foray into nonfiction, the book addresses the pressing issue of declining birthrates worldwide, offering both sobering statistics and a much-n more PR

Civilian Workforce: DOD Is Implementing Actions to Address Challenges with Accessing Health Care in Japan and Guam (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Civilian Workforce: DOD Is Implementing Actions to Address Challenges with Accessing Health Care in Japan and Guam Fast Facts The Department of Defense relies on its civilian employees and contractors in Japan and Guam to provide services such as engineering, food service, and teaching. They may receive health care at military facilities but only on a space-available basis--after active-d more PR

CMU Examines How AI Tools Are Reshaping Learning for Both Teachers and Students (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Examines How AI Tools Are Reshaping Learning for Both Teachers and Students By: Caroline Sheedy Generative AI is becoming an integral part of college life, whether through formal coursework or self-guided learning. As students and instructors learn the evolving technology together, they must navigate big questions, like whether the artificial intelligence tools students use are actually help more PR

Congresswoman McCollum: Trump Tariffs Will "Liberate" Americans Only From the Money in Their Bank Accounts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum: Trump Tariffs Will "Liberate" Americans Only From the Money in Their Bank Accounts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's imposition of tariffs for his phony 'Liberation Day': "As a candidate, Donald Trump promised he'd lower costs on 'Day On more PR

David Jackson to Be Recognized as ECU Distinguished Alumnus (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, April 3 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * David Jackson to be Recognized as ECU Distinguished Alumnus East Central University alumnus David Jackson will be honored at ECU's Evening of Honors and Recognition on May 16 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1985 graduate, Jackson earned his bachelor's degree in Math and Business Education from ECU, later obtaining his master's degree in Secondar more PR

DEC Recognizes Distinguished Albany County Safety Instructor with 'Wayne W. Jones Award of Excellence' (10)
ALBANY, New York, April 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Recognizes Distinguished Albany County Safety Instructor with 'Wayne W. Jones Award of Excellence' The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded long-time hunter safety instructor Mr. Darwin Roosa of Albany County with DEC's Wayne W. Jones Award of Excellence. The award recognizes Mr. Roosa's outstanding contribution as a volunteer i more PR

Durham University: New Book Delves Into the Ethical Dilemmas of Using AI (10)
OLD ELVET, England, April 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * New book delves into the ethical dilemmas of using AI The challenges of aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with human values are the focus of a compelling new book by Dr Travis LaCroix from our Department of Philosophy. The book delves into the ethical and practical problems surrounding AI, addressing topics relevant to social justice, such as bias, fairness, power, transparency, and structural inequality in more PR

Durham University: Study Finds England's Trainee Teachers Excel in Early Reading Instruction (10)
OLD ELVET, England, April 3 -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * Study finds England's trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction. Phonics training The research suggests that England's structured approach to l more PR

Federal Reserve: Economic Outlook and Path of Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 3, 2025 by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * Economic Outlook and Path of Policy Governor Lisa D. Cook At the 2025 McKay Lecture, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you, Dr. Ripoll. It is wonderful to be here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am honored to deliver the 2025 McKay Lecture in memory of Dr. Marion McKay, who led the economics department here for more than 30 years. I am especially  more PR

Florida State University: Five Questions With Kaylee Spencer - Exploring Latin American Indigenous Art at MoFA (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Five questions with Kaylee Spencer: Exploring Latin American Indigenous art at MoFA By: Anna Prentiss Kaylee Spencer, who joined Florida State University in August 2024, has stepped into her new role as director of the university's Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA). MoFA, the largest academic art museum in the Big Bend, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum features 9,000 square fee more PR

Former Director of Pennsylvania Innocence Project Marissa Boyers Bluestine, Immigration Advocate Michele Pistone to Receive Honorary Degrees at Arcadia University 2025 Commencement (10)
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Former Director of Pennsylvania Innocence Project Marissa Boyers Bluestine, Immigration Advocate Michele Pistone to Receive Honorary Degrees at Arcadia University 2025 Commencement By Emily Horowitz Arcadia University is proud to announce that it will award two honorary doctoral degrees at its 2025 Commencement ceremonies: Marissa Boyers Bluestine, assistant director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Ad more PR

French Leaders Learn How U.S. Remembers WWII During Pentagon Visit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * French Leaders Learn How U.S. Remembers WWII During Pentagon Visit Seven French civilian leaders visited the Pentagon yesterday as part of an educational trip to the United States to learn more about how Americans remember World War II and commemorate veterans who fought in that war. The visitors were part of the State Department's long-standing International Visitor Leadership Program, which began in 194 more PR

Garamendi Reintroduces Bill to Provide Funding to School Districts Serving Military and Native American Children (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Garamendi Reintroduces Bill to Provide Funding to School Districts Serving Military and Native American Children WASHINGTON, DC--Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, which will provide $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Constructi more PR

GCC Research Aims to Improve AI Biblical Translation (10)
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * GCC research aims to improve AI Biblical translation Students and faculty at Grove City College are using AI to speed up and improve biblical translations to spread the Word in a polyglot world. For the past few years, Computer Science professors Britton Wolfe and Brian Dickinson and their students have been working with SIL Global, a faith-based nonprofit that uses machine learning to develo more PR

Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, legislation that would provide a total of $1 more PR

Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Hirono, Garamendi, Obernolte Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Provide Construction Funding to Federally-Impacted School Districts WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, legislation that would pr more PR

How schools used pandemic aid to reach students experiencing homelessness (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 3 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * How schools used pandemic aid to reach students experiencing homelessness Policy brief: Lessons Learned from Pandemic-Era Aid: Opportunities for schools to improve the identification of children experiencing homelessness University of Michigan research sheds new light on how school districts used their share of $800 million in pandemic relief funds that were specifically dedicated to the education of more PR

HPRA April 2025 Newsletter (10)
RESTON, Virginia, April 3 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Celebrates a Successful Hill Day  On March 26th, SNMMI hosted our Annual Hill Day. Sixty-five attendees, including SNMMI leadership, physicians, scientists, technologists, industry colleagues, and patients from across the country participated in 89 meetings with legislative staff. Each year, SNMMI holds an annual Hill Day event. The goal of Hi more PR

Huffman, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02)and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced the bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education.In 1975, Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Act (ID more PR

Idaho State University: Impactful Teaching and Research March 2025 (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Impactful Teaching and Research March 2025 As part of an initiative to recognize impactful research, teaching and creative scholarship across Idaho State University campuses, two faculty who have made meaningful contributions in these key focus areas are being honored for the month of March 2025. Additional faculty will be highlighted each month during the academic year. Impactful Teaching Faculty Highlight: more PR

Inauguration April 11: Karim Ismaili to Be Formally Installed as Eastern's 7th President (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 3 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Inauguration April 11: Karim Ismaili to be formally installed as Eastern's 7th president Please Note: In the initial release, President Ismaili's name was left out of the first sentence. Our apologies for any confusion. Willimantic, CT (04/03/2025) -- Karim Ismaili will be inaugurated as president of Eastern Connecticut State University on April 11 - the seventh in the University's 136- more PR

Latest Musk-Trump Threat to Public Schools Helps NEA Lawsuit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release: * * * Latest Musk-Trump Threat to Public Schools Helps NEA Lawsuit Missive to coerce public schools and educators to abandon inclusive practices remains illegal and unconstitutional The Trump administration today doubled-down on its continued actions to harm students and public education. In its latest missive to states, the administration threatened to withhold federal funding from public schools th more PR

Life and Legacy of Roger Williams: New Book and Historical Reenactment Explores the Story of Providence's Founder (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 4 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * The Life and Legacy of Roger Williams: New Book and Historical Reenactment Explores the Story of Providence's Founder Roger Williams University presents a conversation on Roger Williams with RWU Professor of History Charlotte Carrington-Farmer and historical reenactor John McNiff. By Kelly Brinza BRISTOL, R.I. - What is mostly known about Roger Williams, the 17th-century founder of Providence, equat more PR

LSE Partners With Anthropic to Shape the Future of AI in Education (10)
LONDON, England, April 3 -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: * * * LSE partners with Anthropic to shape the future of AI in education LSE has announced a new partnership with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and research company Anthropic, to provide all LSE students with access to its 'Claude' AI technology. From next month, LSE students will have free access to Anthropic's 'Claude for Education', a ver more PR

Lyon College to Host 6th Annual Scots Spectacular on April 12 (10)
BATESVILLE, Arkansas, April 4 -- Lyon College issued the following news: * * * Lyon College to Host 6th Annual Scots Spectacular on April 12 Lyon College will present the 6th Annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular, an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dining and celebration in support of Lyon College student-athletes on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in Becknell Gymnasium on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. This year's Denim and Diamonds theme invites guests to d more PR

Meet-a-Ram: History Department Alumni Honoree Was a Close Call - Geographically (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * Meet-a-Ram: History Department alumni honoree was a close call - geographically At the Maggie Walker School near VCU, teacher Sam Ulmschneider is instilling wisdom and winning titles in a national civics program. By Haley Tenore Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place more PR

Mercyhurst University: Title IX Coordinator Ann Miller to Present at 'It's On Us' Convention (10)
ERIE, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Title IX Coordinator Ann Miller to present at 'It's On Us' convention Ann Miller, Title IX coordinator and compliance officer for Mercyhurst University, will facilitate a breakout session at the Pennsylvania Department of Education "It's On Us" convention on April 15 at the University of Pittsburgh. "It's On Us" is a national campaign launched in 2014 by the Obama Administration to combat sexual assault on  more PR

N.C. State: Researchers Helping Researchers (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 4 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Helping Researchers The Data Science Consulting program provides free assistance to students, faculty and staff seeking help with their data and telling the story behind their research. When describing his work as a consultant for the Data Science Consulting program, Abhinandra (Abhi) Singh modified a popular quote from the Harry Potter series: "Help will always be given  more PR

Nebraska's Broken Bow Public Schools Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Instruction (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska's Broken Bow Public Schools Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Instruction Charlotte, NC (Thursday, April 3, 2025) --Nebraska's Broken Bow Public Schools (BBPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Through t more PR

NFL announces 2025 offseason workout dates for all 32 teams (10)
CANTON, Ohio, April 3 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL announces 2025 offseason workout dates for all 32 teams Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players. The calendar for 2025 is below. As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club's official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases: Phase One consists of the fi more PR

NOAA Seeks Extension for Bay Watershed Education Program Evaluation Information Collection (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension of its information collection related to the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program National Evaluation System. This system is designed to monitor and improve the effectiveness of NOAA's B-WET program, which funds educational grants aimed at fostering environmental literacy an more PR

Presbyterian College Junior Reece Bradberry Conducts Microbiology Research, Sets Sights on Physician Assistant Program (10)
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 4 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: * * * Presbyterian College junior Reece Bradberry conducts microbiology research, sets sights on physician assistant program When Reece Bradberry first set foot on the campus of Presbyterian College, she never imagined she would one day be conducting microbiology research that could have implications for medicine and disease prevention. Now a junior biology major with a minor in public health, the Greenwood n more PR

Rep. Craig Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fully Fund Special Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fully Fund Special Education Programs WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) co-introduced the bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act, which would finally ensure Congress fulfills its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill was co-introduced by Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Joe Neguse (D-CO), more PR

Rep. Riley Introduces Future FARMER Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Josh Riley, D-NY, has introduced the Future FARMER Act, a bill aimed at extending grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education through the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The proposed legislation seeks to allocate $40 million annually for fiscal years 2025 to 2029, enhancing educational and research support for emerging agricultural professionals. The Future FARMER Act addresses an urgent need to bols more ST

Seven UCL Academics Elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (10)
LONDON, England, April 3 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Seven UCL academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Seven academics from across UCL have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their excellence in fields including economics, education and gender inequality, with work addressing social issues facing people around the world. The Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship is made up of 1,600 leading s more PR

Start of Construction of Denmark's New Research Vessel (10)
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * Start of construction of Denmark's new research vessel DTU signs a shipyard contract for the construction of the research vessel Dana V, designed by Danish ship designers. The ship will be used by all research environments in the Danish Realm. Construction of Denmark's future research vessel Dana V can begin in April 2025. Following an EU tender, a shipyard has been selected to fulfil the more PR

Still in Tune with the American Dream: Derrick Hu's 35 Years of Federal Service (10)
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 2 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Still in Tune with the American Dream: Derrick Hu's 35 Years of Federal Service In the historic U.S.O. building in Ridgecrest, California, where the past seems to resonate, a man unplugs his guitar and steps off stage with a quiet nod. Few people know that he used to tour with a military rock band. Now, he's working behind the scenes to shape the future of small defense contractors more PR

Student Achievement Gains in Pasco County Schools (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, April 3 -- Learning Forward issued the following news: * * * Student achievement gains in Pasco County Schools In Learning Forward's Leadership Team Institute, celebrating early team wins is not just a feel-good exercise, it's a catalyst for continued success and team cohesion. In fact, two foundational elements for developing effective leadership teams are setting a collective vision and establishing an early win to demonstrate the feasibility of achieving the vision, wrote edu more PR

Surprise Discovery Could Lead to Improved Catalysts for Industrial Reactions (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * Surprise discovery could lead to improved catalysts for industrial reactions Upending a long-held supposition, MIT researchers find a common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms. By David L. Chandler, MIT News The process of catalysis -- in which a material speeds up a chemical reaction -- is crucial to the production of many of the chemicals use more PR

Tabletop Factory-in-a-box Makes Hands-on Manufacturing Education More Accessible (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * Tabletop factory-in-a-box makes hands-on manufacturing education more accessible Inaugural cohort of Tecnologico de Monterrey undergraduates participate in immersive practicum at MIT featuring desktop fiber-extrusion devices, or FrEDs. By Stefanie Koperniak, MIT.nano For over a decade, through a collaboration managed by MIT.nano, MIT and Tecnologico de Monterrey ( more PR

Teaching With Heart, Vision and an Eye for Innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen (10)
BOONE, North Carolina, April 3 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Teaching with heart, vision and an eye for innovation: App State's Dr. Charlie Chen A Q&A with the university's 2025 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award winner By Brian Miller BOONE, N.C. -- Dr. Charlie Chen, professor in App State's Department of Computer Information Systems, has been honored with a 2025 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award more PR

Thurgood Marshall Institute Releases New Report Examining Policy Recommendations ... (10)
NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Thurgood Marshall Institute Releases New Report Examining Policy Recommendations... Today, the Legal Defense Fund's (LDF) Thurgood Marshall Institute (TMI) released a new report, Black Educators as Essential Workers for Educational Equity, that uses the experiences of Black public-school teachers to inform policy recommendations for promoting and advancing educational equit more PR

Tipoffs: Personnel Changes in Public Policy Organizations, Government Agencies - April 4, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - April 4, 2025: * * * LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was voted as the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation's premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide. Goffney was named the superintendent of Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas in 2018 after  more ST

Tipoffs: Research From International Colleges Newsletter - Thursday - April 3, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Here's a look at research generated by colleges and universities outside the U.S. * * * $10.8 Million for Deakin Health and Medical Research Aalto University: Lignin - A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage Cardiff University: Good Mood Helps COVID-19 Vaccines Work Better COVID-19 Boosters Help Avoid Breakthrough Infections in Immunocompromized People, McGill-led Study Finds Curtin University: Study Finds Children Exiting the Youth Justice System at Risk E more ST

U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Davids Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following testimony by Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids, superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, from a March 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Status of the Military Service Academies": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The Naval Academy's mission is more PR

UE ChangeLab Course Supports the Preservation of Historic Evansville Cemetery (10)
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 4 -- University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * UE ChangeLab Course Supports the Preservation of Historic Evansville Cemetery A ChangeLab course at the University of Evansville (UE) is supporting a meaningful initiative that honors and preserves a vital part of the city's history. Student, Olvia Horn, BA Archaeology '27, has collaborated with the Evansville African American Museum, Cultural Resource Analysis, INC, and the Vanderburgh County Historica more PR

UT Health San Antonio's Chief of Podiatry Honored With Induction Into Podiatric Hall of Fame (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio's chief of podiatry honored with induction into Podiatric Hall of Fame SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2025 - Lee C. Rogers, DPM, chief of podiatry and clinical associate professor of orthopaedics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been inducted into Podiatry Management's Podiatric Hall of Fam more PR

With Measles on the Rise, Nurse Practitioners Can Help Address Vaccine Hesitancy: U of T Prof (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, April 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * With measles on the rise, nurse practitioners can help address vaccine hesitancy: U of T prof Jean Wilson, a nurse practitioner, says "listening to a patient's concerns is, first and foremost, the way to start any conversation about vaccines" By Rebecca Biason Listening, building trust and providing evidence-based resources are just some of the ways that nurse practitioners, or NPs, can play an impactful more PR

World Bank Issues Policy Paper 'Displaced Learners : Early Integration of Ukrainian Refugee Students Into Italy's Schools' (10)
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The World Bank issued the following policy research working paper (No. 11055) on Feb. 4, 2025 by Michela Carlana, Pauline Castaing, Mauro Testaverde and Marco Tiberti entitled "Displaced Learners : Early Integration of Ukrainian Refugee Students into Italy's Schools": Here is the abstract: * * * The paper examines the early integration of Ukrainian refugee students into Italy's education system following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Using administrative and more PR