WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * "It Just Got to Be Too Much": Veteran Michigan Teacher Sounds Alarm on Degradation of Public School System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Originally from Canada, Michelle Mangiapane was thrilled when she received a work visa to teach in America in 1999. Now, more than 30 years later, the Michigan veteran teacher decided to walk away from the public school system, citing numerous i more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) posted the following news release: * * * After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan's Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence NEW YORK/PORT SUDAN - After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily, UNICEF warned today. At least 600,000 people -  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Gene Hamilton, president of the America First Legal Foundation, from a July 23, 2025, hearing entitled "Ending Illegal DEI Discrimination & Preferences: Enforcing Our Civil Rights Laws." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee on the Constitution--thank you for allowing me to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11352) on Aug. 26, 2025, by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: * * * Appellate Courts Divided on Whether a Single Incident of Sexual Harassment Can Trigger Title IX Liability for Schools Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Recipient schools can more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FULL RELIEF FOR ILLINOIS SCHOOLS IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING WITHHOLDING OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an agreement requiring the Trump administration to release, no later than Oct. 3, the full balance of around $219 million in education funds owed to Illinois. The money supports critical programs, including after-s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following testimony by Samuel Levine, a senior fellow at the Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice, from a July 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Protecting the Virtual You: Safeguarding Americans' Online Data": * * * Chair Blackburn, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Samuel Levine, and I serve as Senior Fellow at the Berkeley Center for Consume more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Students Develop Tool To Help American Red Cross Estimate Shelter Needs After Earthquakes Disaster relief workers in the U.S. are now able to predict emergency shelter needs within five minutes of an earthquake, thanks to a team of Carnegie Mellon University students. Earthquakes are not a distant threat for the United States. In the next 100 years, there's more than a 95% chance that populous p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau issued the following information collection: Title: National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. OMB Control Number: 0607-1002. Form Number(s): NSSRN (paper questionnaire). Type of Request: Regular submission, reinstatement with changes request of a previously approved collection. Number of Respondents: 37,500 Registered Nurses (RNs) and 25,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for a total of 62,500 respondents. Average H more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Chicago Public Schools Presents Balanced Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that Closes $734 Million Deficit SY 2025-26 District Budget Maintains School Budgets, Honors Labor Agreements and Keeps Focus on Continued Student Achievement * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is asking the Chicago Board of Education Thursday to approve a proposed FY2026 budget that closes a $734 million deficit, fully p more PR

FULLERTON, California, Aug. 28 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF Is First Public University in OC to Offer School Social Work Credential In New Credential Program, Students Gain 600 Hours of School Internship Experience * Social work graduate student Jessica Munoz Garcia wants to work in the public school setting to support students who may face systemic barriers to academic success. "As someone who grew up in the public school s more PR

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 28 (TNSbrep) -- The Economic and Social Research Institute issued the following news: * * * A minority of 13-year-olds who experience bullying-type behaviour tell someone about it New research, published by the ESRI and produced in partnership with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), uses Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) data to look at the experience of bullying among 9- and 13-year-olds both in and outside school. Only four-in-ten 13-year-olds who h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by former Minneapolis Police Commander Giovanni Veliz from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * Chairman Cornyn, Ranking Member Padilla, and Members of the Subcommittee: Good afternoon. My name is Gio Veliz. It is my honor and duty to appear before this committee to provide testimony on community policing and saf more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island Marks Emirati Women's Day with an Inspiring Cultural Celebration * Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, a destination where culture, art, and gastronomy converge, is honouring Emirati Women's Day with an inspiring program of events. Designed to celebrate the spirit, talent, and achievements of Emirati women,  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster Secures School Resource Officer for Every School in the State * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) officials, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders to announce that final funding has been secured for an armed, certified, full-time school resource officer (SRO) in every South  more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * HPU welcomes five new faculty for 2025-2026 academic year BROWNWOOD - August 27, 2025 - Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. New faculty include Dr. Mary Agboola, associate professor of finance; Dr. David Lowrie, dean of the School of Christian studies and assistant professor of Christian studies; Kay Shields, assistant professor of education; Dr. Jacob Skile more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Oregon LCV and LCV Organize Community Art Event Raising Awareness around Threats Posed to Oregon's Public Lands and Waters * Washington, D.C. -- On Monday, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) and the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) hosted a press conference with Representative Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and former Representative Earl Blumenauer, in addi more PR

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Aug. 27 -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following news: * * * Joint letter: Concern over unfair trail against lawyer Xie Yang On August 27th, Lawyers for Lawyers, together with the Law Society of England and Wales (the Law Society), Chinese Human Rights Defenders, Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), Asian Lawyers Network, Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada, and the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute sent a letter to the Chinese authori more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * From Policy to Practice: Personalized Learning Takes Root in Pennsylvania By: Emily Brixey, PhD KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Pennsylvania educators, policymakers and thought leaders convened to align on a Portrait of a Learner, school structure and professional learning * The personalized learning working group shared challenges but also creative solutions and supports needed to overcome them * New innova more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: 50% American Tariffs Take Effect Against India * WASHINGTON (August 27, 2025)- 50% tariffs on goods imported from India took effect today. The doubled tax from 25% to 50% on goods was a punishment by President Trump for India purchasing Russian oil. The levy is expected to impact many importers and potentially damage America's economic relationship with India. Experts at the George Washi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Lee Jae-myung's Visit to the White House * WASHINGTON (August 27, 2025) - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with President Donald Trump earlier this week amid tense conditions including North Korea's hostile rhetoric, and unease over a pending trade deal. The visit comes just months after Lee's dramatic rise to power, following the impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol and a generational shi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer awarded grant to strengthen character education across University Mercer University's Center for Leadership, Ethics and Service has received a $48,110 grant that will help the center promote the integration of character education across the University. It was one of 40 Capacity-Building Grants awarded to 42 institutions by Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative. The initiative aims to equ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Marie Vega, mother of slain Border Patrol officer Javier Vega Jr., from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * My name is Marie Herrera Vega; I am the mother of two incredible sons. Javier "Harvey" Vega Jr. my first born, one of my two pride and joys. An amazing grandson, son, brother, husband, father, nephew, f more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: New professors on why they're excited to be part of Vanderbilt * Vanderbilt's passion for thriving interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring across 11 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and numerous pathbreaking centers and institutes, make Vanderbilt a dynamic home for more than 1,800 faculty members. Here, some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty members explain what sp more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * From Stress to Success: New program integrates wellness into all courses Across departments at NAU, faculty are rethinking what it means to educate the whole student. In response to rising mental health challenges among college students, a new initiative is helping professors integrate wellness practices into their courses--not just as add-ons, but as essential components of the curriculum. The Facul more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Preparing Students for Lives of Purpose: Bryn Mawr Awarded Two Grants * What does it mean to live a meaningful life? How do students discover their sense of purpose, and how can faculty guide them? Bryn Mawr College will pursue these questions through two new grants: an award from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) and a 2025 NetVUE Professional Development Grant. Together, these projects reflect B more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A with Michael Littman: What's on the mind of Brown's first associate provost for AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As chatbots and other artificial intelligence technologies promise to forever alter the way people write, learn and work, universities nationwide are working to keep pace. This July, Michael Littman, a professor of computer science at Brown University, started a new role on camp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan 'Teachers Are Leaders Act' to Retain Experienced Teachers and Bolster Professional Development * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan 'Teachers Are Leaders Act' to retain experienced teachers, strengthen classroom instruction, and help students succeed. The legislation bolsters professi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER REINTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO EMPOWER TEACHER AS LEADERS IN THE CLASSROOM * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL -- Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, re-introduced the Teachers Are Leaders Act, a bill to expand professional development opportunities for teachers. The bipartisan legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. John W. Mannion (NY-22), Rep. Chuck Fle more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced the donation of a portion of his Senate Salary to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism and hatred and the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Libraries: Your Partner in Research and Innovation Seton Hall University Libraries are a vital resource for students and faculty alike, fostering academic excellence and personal growth within the University's Catholic intellectual tradition. As the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and historical heart of the University, the Libraries prioritize user-friendly services, robust collections, an more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall University Launches Pre-Law Advising and Services at P-PAC Seton Hall University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) is excited to announce the launch of dedicated pre-law advising, services, and resources, providing students with comprehensive support as they prepare for law school and legal careers. P-PAC now serves as the centralized hub for all pre-health and pre-law resources at  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Surf instructor sues to break California's beach teaching ban * San Diego, California; August 27, 2025: A surf instructor filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a California law that gatekeeps teaching privileges on public beaches. Helina Beck argues the state cannot force entrepreneurs to surrender their First Amendment rights as a condition for using state beach more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Take Me Strait to Texas * Whether they're living "Somewhere Down in Texas" or it's just their exes who live in Texas, when Americans think of country music, they think of George Strait. Known as one of the most successful artists of all time and the King of Country Music, George Harvey Strait Sr. is a Texas treasure and cultural icon, representing the very best of the Lone Star State. Strait was born in Pote more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: * * * Teaching A.I. to Detect Life: Carnegie Scientist Co-Leads NASA-Funded Effort Are we alone in the universe? A new $5 million NASA-funded project co-led by Carnegie's Michael Wong and NASA's Caleb Scharf will train A.I. on a vast planetary dataset to recognize signs of life and guide future astrobiology missions. * A multi-institutional team co-led by Carnegie Science's Michael L. Wong and Caleb Schar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - Aug. 28, 2025: * * * Western Illinois University and the American Future Farmers of America Honorary American FFA Degree Professor Emeritus Andy Baker of Western Illinois University was honored with the Honorary American FFA Degree from the American Future Farmers of America. This national award is given to people or organizations for outstanding service to agricultural educatio more ST

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Students reap benefits of intensive language study University students selected for a U.S. State Department language immersion program sharpened their language skills and deepened their cultural understanding in the host countries. Critical language scholarship * Kate Arnold, a doctoral candidate in teaching and learning and already a working teacher, became fascinated with Turkish culture years ago  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 27 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Royal Society medal for scientist's work to engage girls with Physics A physicist from the University of Nottingham has had her work to engage more girls with Physics recognised with a prestigious award from the Royal Society. Professor Clare Burrage from the School of Physics and Astronomy has been awarded the Royal Society Rosalind Franklin Award and Lecture, for her achievements in theore more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Change my mind: study finds it's possible to teach students good decision-making Unconscious biases can cloud rational decision-making, but a University of Queensland study has found erroneous thinking can be reversed with training. Associate Professor Michael Noetel from UQ's School of Psychology said many life decisions are complicated and our brains take shortcuts to speed up the process more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Aug. 27 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI Professor Emeritus launches book of poems for a lost time A new book of poetry titled The Geography of Home: Poems for a Lost Time, by Dr. Edward MacDonald, Professor Emeritus of history at UPEI, will be launched on September 7, 2025, at 2 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI. Through the poems in the book, MacDonald traces rural Prince more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF receives $32.5 million Triumph grant to advance cybersecurity and computational research The University of West Florida is positioned to further its robust research presence in Northwest Florida following the approval of a $32,515,120 grant proposal, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Weaving Global Issues into the Fabric of Everyday Learning * When a journalist Zooms into a classroom from thousands of miles away, the world suddenly feels smaller and more connected. In the first half of 2025, the Pulitzer Center's virtual journalist visit program brought that experience to more than 2,600 students across 57 schools virt more PR

LONDON, Canada, Aug. 28 -- Western University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 26, 2025, by Justin Zadorsky with Daniel Ansari, professor of psychology and Canada Research chair in developmental cognitive neuroscience and learning: * * * Expert explainer: Math education and the importance of memory and problem solving Professor Daniel Ansari explains why mixed approach to math education is best By Justin Zadorsky From classrooms to kitchen tables, debates about math education are never far  more PR