COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Dublin City Schools Regarding its Unlawful Constraint of Student Speech and Expression The ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to the Dublin City School District Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen regarding their failure to enact and enforce lawful policies governing student expression to ensure school officials respect the constitutional  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2025: * * * ACLU of Texas, Partners, and Affected Community Members Sue to Challenge Unconstitutional Student Identity Censorship Law The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Transgender Law Center, and Baker McKenzie filed a lawsuit Thursday evening in federal court challenging key aspects of Senate Bill 12 on behalf of the Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network, Stu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for a delay in the implementation of the recently enacted H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Signed into law on July 4, the OBBB represents a sweeping reform of the nation's student loan and repayment systems, as well as the accountability measures that govern how institutions package student aid. ACE's stance reflects concerns that the r more ST

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 30 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * As Trump guts collective bargaining rights, Dem-NPL stands firm with Labor FARGO - Ahead of Labor Day, the North Dakota Democratic-NPL stands firm with Labor as Donald Trump puts corporate interests over the American Worker. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "We wish every worker a well-deserved day of rest, and then to join together with us to stop Donald Trum more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Stops $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs * PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes prevailed in preserving funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) agreed to release over $184 million in funding AmeriCorps plans to award  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser prevents cuts to AmeriCorps service programs * Aug. 29, 2025 (DENVER) - The White House Office of Management and Budget will release over $184 million in illegally withheld funding for AmeriCorps service programs across the country instead of opposing a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of other attorneys general. The OMB's att more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * Back to School: A guide for parents in today's public schools Does your public school exist to teach the skills and values you want your kids to learn, or the political values of particular teachers and Big Labor bosses? By Kali Fontanilla Editor's note: Too often, education takes a back seat to politics, with activist posters, pronoun surveys, and union-driven agendas crowding out rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice issued the following commentary: * * * Standing With Teachers of Faith: ACLJ Defends Staci Barber's Religious Liberty in Court By Nathan Moelker Staci Barber, a teacher with over 26 years of experience at Cardiff Junior High in the Katy Independent School District, faced an unconscionable choice: abandon her faith or risk her career. When she attempted to pray at the nationally recognized "See You at the Pole" prayer event in Sep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood's 2025 Labor Day Statement * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Congressman Flood issued a statement ahead of Labor Day, which will be observed September 1, 2025. "Labor Day is a celebration of the American people, our country's commitment to supporting working families, and the economic prosperity we enjoy. From Kawasaki to Nucor, working Nebraskans across our First District are at the foundati more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Course Redesign Institute Offers Tools, Tactics to Boost Student Outcomes * The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) recently hosted the Course Redesign Institute (CRI), guiding 20 faculty members in best practices to assess how they teach, changes to make a course more enjoyable and more effective, and high-impact tactics that boost learning outcomes and bolster student engagement. The three- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Michelle Richard to Return to Executive Office to Boost Literacy Rates, Additional Staff Changes * August 29, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Additional changes include new staff promotions and hires within the executive office LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced additional promotions and hires within the Executive Office of the Gove more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * WLWT, Aug. 25: Miami University welcomes 4,000 freshmen as classes kick off (https://www.wlwt.com/article/miami-university-4000-incoming-freshmen-classes-kick-off/65885611) * Dean of Students BaShaun Smith is quoted in this broadcast about the new school year starting and mentions several new things students will see on campus this year, including new bus routes, Chestnut Street Station transpo more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack * The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has named Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack as visiting fellows for fall 2025. The IDJC Visiting Fellows program brings in thought leaders in journalism, politics or public affairs to collaborate with Syracuse University students and faculty. Now in its first full more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Important Update from the Superintendent Regarding Title IX * Dear FCPS Staff and Families, I am writing to update you on our continued efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on gender identity. Earlier this month, FCPS reached out in good faith (link is ext more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * Lao youth compete with excellence at WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 * VIENTIANE, Lao People's Democratic Republic (ILO News) - Young professionals from the Lao People's Democratic Republic have showcased their talents alongside peers from across South-East Asia at the WorldSkills ASEAN Competition 2025, held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 31 August 2025. Supported by the ILO/Ch more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following new member to the Biotechnology Center Board of Directors: * Marlene Louise Sanders of Wake County as Someone Involved in Fields of Biotechnology or Life Sciences. Sanders is the Direc more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * New data show majority of Minnesota students still below grade-level in reading and math * Academic performance on the reading and math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) is slightly down from last year, and more than half of public school students statewide remain bel more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace's Bill Puts An End To Political Agendas In Military Schools * (Washington, D.C., August 28, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act to ensure schools overseen by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) focus on education, not political agendas. The legislation prohibits the teaching or promotion of Criti more PR

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 29 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening research ties: University and NUCES sign collaboration agreement The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance international collaboration in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) - two fields that are increasingly vital to global economic growt more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Finds Denver Public Schools Violated Title IX * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) found that Denver Public Schools (the District) violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations. OCR concluded that the District's conversion of sex-separated multi-stall res more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * U.S., Australia Conduct Joint Chemical, Biological Exercise * Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, joined forces with the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard and Royal Australian Air Force for Exercise Toxic Swell 25. The two-week training event on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, focused on enhancing chemical, biological, radiol more PR

MACAU, China, Aug. 29 -- The University of Macau issued the following news: * * * UM welcomes 76 outstanding international scholars for new academic year The University of Macau (UM) held the Welcome Reception and Orientation for New Academic Staff 2025/2026 on 28 August to welcome a new batch of outstanding scholars. With its growing international reputation and influence, UM has recruited 76 outstanding scholars from around the world for the new academic year. The new academic staff includ more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 29 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Marketing expertise in Artificial Intelligence goes global Plymouth Business School blazing a trail By Dave Shuttleworth A University of Plymouth expert in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support marketing is sharing his insights on a global platform. Dr Ben Siu from the University's Plymouth Business School (PBS) is featured in a new video from the OpenAI Academy's Professors Teaching with more PR