WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alaska Psychological Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Released on July 14, 2025, the proposed rule highlights various payment systems affecting behavioral health services in Alaska, raising critical issues about access to mental health treatments amid ongoing healthcare challenges. The organization commended C more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing significant concerns regarding a proposed rule that would impose restrictions on recruitment activities within registered apprenticeship programs. The organization, which represents over 500 educator preparation programs, argues that these limitations could undermine the expansion of vital apprenticeship pathways in education.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Apereo Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey, and Open Source Initiative, Palo Alto, California, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the integration of open source principles into its proposed priority on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education. The organizations underscore the importance of ensuring responsible AI implementation in educational contexts through transparency and community collaboration. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Batson Firm PLLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on behalf of a corporate client, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education weighing in on the agency's proposed priority to advance artificial intelligence in education. The firm praises the administration's commitment to integrating AI into American classrooms, stating it is crucial for preparing students for the workforce. The company expressed appreciation for the Administration's commitment  more ST

LONDON, England, Sept. 6 -- The British Department for Work and Pensions issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life-changing support into work Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today [Thursday 04 September] * Hundreds of thousands of sick and disabled people will now get the personalised support t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * How teachers unions and bureaucracy often fail to protect students Sexual misconduct by public school educators is becoming disturbingly more common and teacher unions often shield offenders from consequences. By Kali Fontanilla My first year teaching middle school was in Gonzales, California, a rural farm town known for its high winds and great Mexican food. I was attending a two-day  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- CAST, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy into educational frameworks. This letter was in response to a proposed priority by the agency that seeks to enhance educational outcomes through the effective integration of AI technology. In their letter, CAST outlined how the integration of AI into educational settings must be approached with a focu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Code.org, Seattle, Washington, and Code.org Advocacy Coalition have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for a recent proposal aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) education. Published on July 21, 2025, the initiative establishes a Supplemental Priority and Definitions focused on advancing AI literacy in both K-12 and higher education settings. In the letter, the organization emphasizes the importance of i more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Deakin University Center for Research for Educational Impact issued a report on the work, health, and wellbeing of Australian government school teachers, finding that educators experience substantially higher stress and burnout than the broader workforce. The analysis compares primary and secondary teachers' working conditions with national workforce benchmarks, highlighting a pronounced gap driven by workload intensity, administrative burden, and rising cogn more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Edmentum, Bloomington, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's efforts to promote the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The organization applauds the Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions aimed at advancing AI, emphasizing the need for federal funding to facilitate this essential work. The company, which serves millions of students acr more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Instructional Technology Council, Solon, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed priorities on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education. Highlighting the crucial role community colleges play in the nation's educational landscape, the ITC urges the Department to prioritize these institutions in AI initiatives. In its communication, the ITC expressed that community colleges are pivotal in workforce develop more ST

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 7 (TNSjou) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Solar breakthrough - hotter panels mean better storage Scientists have uncovered a surprising advantage in next-generation solar technology... the hotter it gets, the better it can store energy * Traditionally, heat has been seen as the enemy of solar power. Standard solar panels lose efficiency as temperatures rise. But a new study, published in The Journal of Chemical Physics, show more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 -- Valdosta State University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 5, 2025, with Ansul Lokdarshi, associate professor in the Department of Biology: * * * Meet Ansul Lokdarshi, Winner of VSU's 2025 Presidential Excellence Award for Research Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Dr. Ansul Lokdarshi with the 2025 Presidential Excellence Award for Research. The Presidential Excellence Award for Research recognizes a faculty member wi more PR

WASHNGTON, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream, on Sept. 7, 2025 from Albany, to discuss the statewide cell phone ban in schools. During the interview, Hochul addressed parental concerns about the ban, citing law enforcement's advice that cell phones could be a danger during a school shooting. She also noted the positive impact on students' mental health and academic performance, based on feedback from schools that have already implemented t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a proposal to make artificial intelligence a funding priority for federal grant projects and competitions. The organization emphasizes both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI in K-12 education, advocating for careful consideration in how programs are developed and implemented. In the letter, NAESP highlights the impo more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Education Association (NEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor raising concerns about the proposed rule titled "Preventing Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs." This proposal, which was published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2025, aims to amend existing guidelines related to the selection of apprentices within registered apprenticeship programs. The NEA's letter highlights risks associated with more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The NYC Public Schools Office of Student Pathways has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. As the largest public school system in the nation, NYC Public Schools serves over 900,000 students, with a significant majority from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The agency's effort to establish AI literacy as a priority is commendable, according to the letter. The O more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Securly, San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its Request for Information on "Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education." The organization, which has extensive experience working with over 20 million students in more than 20,000 schools, emphasized the need for transparency and safeguards as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into educational environments. In the public commen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Teach For America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in support of the agency's proposed priorities for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The organization emphasizes the urgent need to enhance student understanding of AI technologies, promote effective educator training, and prepare a workforce poised to innovate in the AI space. The public comment letter details Teach For America's ongoing initiatives that align  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Sept. 6, 2025: * * * VIA CHRISTI: Mike Wegner has taken on an expanded role as chief operating officer for Via Christi Kansas, adding operational leadership to his responsibilities as chief financial officer, a position he has held since January 2024. His background in financial strategy and operational excellence has been central to strengthening the Kansas market, with his performance  more ST

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 6 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Sonja Kosunen awarded EUR 1.5 million ERC Starting Grant funding for research on teacher segregation Professor of Education Sonja Kosunen has received Starting Grant funding from the European Research Council (ERC) for theoretical development of research on teacher segregation. Grants awarded by the ERC are among the most prestigious and sought-after in Europe. ERC Starting Grant funding is intende more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- WestEd, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's proposed priorities on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This nonpartisan educational research organization emphasized the necessity of effectively leveraging AI in instructional settings to prepare students and educators for future challenges. According to WestEd, the Department's initiative demonstra more ST