WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * UWF Administrator Caught Bragging About Evading Florida DEI Ban An administrator at the University of West Florida was caught explaining in detail how the school bypasses the state ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming at state colleges and universities. When talking to Accuracy in Media's hidden-camera investigators, Aurora Osborn, the Senior Director of the Office of Campus Culture and Access for t more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Iowa Court Temporarily Blocks Banned Books and "Don't Say LGBTQ" Law Des Moines, Iowa - Yesterday, a federal district court once again temporarily blocked portions of SF 496, the sweeping Iowa law aimed at silencing LGBTQ+ students, erasing any recognition of LGBTQ+ people from public schools, and banning books with sexual or LGBTQ+ content. The law was signed by G more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Congratulates ASCC Graduates Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is congratulating the 2025 graduates of the American Samoa Community College.ASCC Commencement "My warmest congratulations to each graduate in the several collegiate programs, and congratulations also to each proud parent or mentor! I'm so happy for each one of our graduates, and it was a plea more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 17 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Brock encouraged by provincial support of nursing, teacher education Brock University is applauding the Ontario government for its support of nursing and teacher education announced Thursday as part of the provincial budget. Among the budget's highlights is $55.8 million over two years to train 2,600 new English- and French-language teachers by 2027 and $56.8 million over three years to support nursing train more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * AI meets ethical hacking: Making cybersecurity more accessible Jonathan Gregory received the CMU 2025 President's Award for his research in cybersecurity and mathematics Author: Faith Phillips What if powerful AI tools could help ethical hackers find system flaws faster and without going through many years of training? CMU triple major, in mathematics, cybersecurity, and computer science, Jonath more PR

BATHURST, Australia, May 17 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Hundreds begin new targeted primary education degree utilising online flexibility Almost 250 students have commenced their studies as the first-ever intake of a specialised, single sector Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Charles Sturt University. * Charles Sturt University has begun its first session of a new targeted primary education degree * The Bachelor of Education (Primary) has welcomed 242  more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 17 -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Community Effort with Lasting Impact: Sink Your Shucks(TM) Celebrates Restoration Success Volunteers of all ages help rebuild oyster reefs and foster a culture of coastal stewardship ROCKPORT, Texas -- Amid the clatter of shovels and the clank of oyster shells filling stainless steel buckets, another sound stood out on a mild Wednesday morning at Goose Island State Park -- children's laughter more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 17 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Community partners invest in Brock Nursing to address health-care needs By Layton Baggaley Two generous new grants from community partners are helping Brock University prepare more nurses for the front lines of health care, making a direct impact in Niagara and beyond. The Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) has donated $110,000 to enhance Brock's Nursing Simulation Labs with advanced equipment. The funding more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSLrpt) -- A new study commissioned by D.C. Auditor Kathleen Patterson and conducted by Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services reveals that the staffing at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has grown at a rate seven times faster than student enrollment over the past five fiscal years. The report, dated April 15, 2025, examines staffing and resource allocation trends between FY 2020 and FY 2025, a period during which DCPS's local funds operating budget increased by  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Defining Democracy: The 1619 Summer Incubator  The Pulitzer Center is excited to announce our 1619 Education Initiative of 2025: the 1619 Summer Incubator. The Summer Incubator is a paid three-part teacher development program that invites education professionals to propose projects that use 1619 materials to engage their learning communitie more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Citrus County Educator Named a 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalist Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 2025 - Today, the Florida Department of Education announced Autumn Crabtree, a culinary arts teacher at Crystal River High School in Citrus County, as one of five finalists for 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the year more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Flagler County Educator Named a 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalist Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 2025 - Today, the Florida Department of Education announced Brandy Nicole Anderson, a teacher at Indian Trails Middle School in Flagler County, as one of five finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the yea more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2025-187) on April 10, 2025, entitled "Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Developmental Research School - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2025-192) on April 22, 2025, entitled "Hernando County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subse more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2025-196) on May 12, 2025, entitled "St. Johns County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 17 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 39 Appointments to Boards, Authorities and Commissions Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 39 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities and commissions. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Donald Dowless currently serves as President of Shorter University in Rome, Georgia, a role he has held for over a de more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 16 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * $1.2 Million IMPACTS Project Launches With First Cohort of Future STEM Teachers A five-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program has launched the Idaho Making Progress Against Critical Teacher Shortages in STEM (IMPACTS in STEM) project at Idaho State University (ISU). ISU students selected for the prestigious Noyce Scholarship will be awarded full more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL's biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today's installment covers: * Five games you simply CANNOT overlook. But first, a look at one of the most pivotal players in the 2025 season... Fresh off a 14 more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 17 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * State Education Department Releases New Numeracy Briefs for PreK-12 Mathematics Instruction Eight New Briefs, Written for Educators, Focus on Evidence-Based Practices The New York State Education Department (NYSED) released a series of new numeracy briefs to support administrators and numeracy leaders in their teaching of PreK-12 mathematics, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa more PR

NEW YORK, May 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * On 71st Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education,... Today, May 17, 2025, marks the 71 st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared the "separate but equal" doctrine unconstitutional and marked a new standard for American education. The watershed victory occurred only after a hard-fought, multi-year campaign co more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on May 15, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $3.4 Million to Support Farms, Make Fresh, Affordable Food Available to More Pennsylvanians The Fresh Food Financing Initiative supports family farms, healthier communities, and stronger local food supply chains in 23 counties in every region of Pennsylvania. The Shapiro Administration is investing in proven, effective solution more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, May 17 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study finds unfair expectations place extra pressure on new teachers Australia's teacher shortage could be worsened by unrealistic expectations placed on new graduates, a new study by QUT researchers reveals. * 'Classroom readiness' is a policy slogan that fails to reflect real-world teaching challenges, a new study finds. * Experts say standardised assessments do not guarantee new teache more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today applauded the 12 Pennsylvania educators who are in the running to be named the Commonwealth's 2026 Teacher of the Year. "Ask anyone if they remember the teacher who inspired them most, and nearly everyone will immediate more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 17 -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * AI predicts bacterial resistance to cleaning agents A group of researchers, including scientists from the DTU National Food Institute, have developed a method that, with the help of artificial intelligence and DNA decoding, can predict how well disease-causing bacteria such as Listeria tolerate disinfectants. This research may become a valuable weapon in the fight against harmful bacteria i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - May 17, 2025, 2025: * * * Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber: Prestigious Business Leader Award The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber named Slippery Rock University President Karen Riley the recipient of its 2025 Prestigious Business Leader Award on May 8 at their Annual Awards Gala. The award recognized Riley as "a member of the chamber who demonstrates exceptional personal and p more ST

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Here's a look at research generated by colleges and universities outside the U.S. Brock University: Research Project Empowering Youth to Revolutionize Accessible Media Brock University: Researchers Use Brainwaves to Measure Hockey Fan Engagement City University London Bayes Business School: Retail Cyber-attacks Reflective of 'Patchwork' IT Infrastructures and Weak Regulatory Systems, Says Innovation Expert Dalhousie University: Unlocking the Genetic Clues Behind OCD - L more ST

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: Baylor College of Medicine: Recommendations to Improve Neonatology Staffing Dartmouth College: Did Dark Matter Form When Fast Particles Got Heavy? Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Big AI for Small Devices at the Inaugural Athena Summit Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Teaching Theory of Mind to Robots to Enhance Collaboration Florida State University Expert Available to Provi more ST

MACAU, China, May 17 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: * * * UM rector participates in high-level dialogue and delivers keynote speech at World Digital Education Conference Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), attended the 2025 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC) in Wuhan from 14 to 16 May 2025 as an invited speaker. During the event, he participated in the 'High-level Dialogue on Digital Education' of the plenary session and delivered a keyn more PR

LONDON, Canada, May 17 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Nursing professor to study Chilean approach to homelessness Global Affairs Canada funds visiting scholar appointment and collaboration opportunity in Latin America By Crystal Lamb A Western scholar is deepening international research collaborations through a faculty mobility program aimed at strengthening academic ties in Latin America. Abe Oudshoorn, a professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and  more PR