ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * 9/11 relic begins new chapter in Chickasaw Country * TISHOMINGO, Okla. - A relic from the destroyed World Trade Center on permanent display in the Johnston County Courthouse received a new glass memorial case recently thanks to the efforts of the Chickasaw Nation, county officials and Tishomingo community residents. A piece of a steel I beam from one of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Survey Shows Teachers Are Spending Hundreds Out of Pocket on Food for Kids, Classroom Supplies * WASHINGTON --The AFT today released a new national survey that shows a substantial number of educators anticipate needing to buy food for hungry students this year, as most continue to spend more than $300 out of their own pockets on classroom supplies. The survey o more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Alex Guarnaschelli Stars in a New High Stakes Season of Food Network's Alex vs America Premiering Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 9 PM ET/PT * Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli will return to defend her title as the most feared and accomplished competition cook in the country when the new season of Food Network's Alex vs America premiere more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * AU one of seven schools offering an undergraduate classical education program, according to report Ashland University was noted as one of just seven schools in the nation that is home to an undergraduate classical education program in a report published earlier this month by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The overriding theme of the piece, "The Achilles' Heel of Classical Education," was that cl more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release: * * * AUSTRALIA LAGS BEHIND IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING The AEU has welcomed the release of the OECD's Education at a Glance 2025 report, warning that its findings show the urgent need to tackle teacher shortages, and that full funding of Australia's public schools must remain a government priority. AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe said the report makes clear that Australia is falling behin more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Brennan hosts bipartisan Policy Hearing on strengthening civics education * Event at New Hope-Solebury High School preceded by a student town hall with Brennan & former Gov. Schweiker NEW HOPE, Sept. 10 - State Rep. Tim Brennan, D-Bucks, hosted members of the PA House Majority Policy Committee Monday at New Hope-Solebury High School for a public hearing on civics education. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * C-SPAN Announces 2026 StudentCam Documentary Competition Students reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Awarding $100,000 in cash prizes * C-SPAN's StudentCam documentary competition returns for its 22nd year, continuing to challenge students across the country to think critically about issue more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Vishesh Anand, of Los Angeles, has been appointed Senior Advisor at the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Anand has been Deputy Director of Special Projects at the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom since 2025, where he was previo more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 9, 2025 with Jeremy Dauber, professor of Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture: * * * What Happens When You See a Monster in Your Phone? Professor Jeremy Dauber takes on middle-grade readers in his second book for children. Ten-year-old Matt wants a phone, but his parents won't let him have one. When he finds a phone lying on the sidewalk, he, of course, picks it up and claims it for himself. But when Matt uses h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to McMahon: Pro-Hamas organization has no place in American schools * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon alerting her of the Council on American-Islamic Relations's (CAIR) dangerous efforts to influence American schools. CAIR has dee more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Educational Institute of Scotland issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * OECD Education at a glance Report Confirms Need to Invest and Stand up for Quality Education The EIS has called for greater investment in quality education, following today's publication of the annual Education at a Glance report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report, which compares education across countries within the O more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Faculty awarded entrepreneurship funding * Ten faculty members are recipients of 2025 Louis H. Zalaznick Teaching Assistantships, receiving funds of $1,500 to $3,000 to help develop or expand courses, pursue research opportunities or add teaching assistants. The program, administered by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, was established in 1993 by David W. Zalaznick '76, a Cornell trustee, and his wife, Barbara '76 more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - September 10, 2025 * A student at Forest Edge Elementary School builds with blocks in art class. Have You Completed These Important Forms? The multiple school forms parents and caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year. If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please con more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Fear Itself: New data suggests that the majority of civics teachers self-censor to avoid controversy * A recent research policy brief from the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute found that a strong majority of civics teachers said they had self-censored in class due to fear of pus more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Florida Invests Over $1.6 Million to Build a Strong Teacher Pipeline Today, Florida's Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, announced a major investment in Florida's future teachers. With an additional $1.6 million awarded through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant (PCOG GYO), the state's total allocation to this prog more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Calls on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in advance of the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, reintroduced his House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Priorities Included in "Peace through Strength" Annual Defense Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's (R-S.D.) priorities. The bill includes provisions to strengthen deterrence against China, prohibit men from competing in women's sports at military academies, and robust  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Kingston University London issued a report which highlights that UK employers continue to rank problem solving, communication, and digital skills at the top, with all listed competencies increasing in perceived importance since 2023, and 56% likely to shift toward skills based hiring in response to AI and tech change. The report underpins Kingston's curriculum reform embedding nine graduate attributes across all undergraduate degrees by September 2025, pos more ST

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Missing school linked to higher risk of poor mental health, study finds Children who miss school are significantly more likely to experience mental ill health - and those with mental health conditions are more likely to be absent - according to new research. * Researchers from Loughborough University and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) carried out the study in England and lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: High School Seniors' Math And Reading Test Scores Hit New Low * WASHINGTON (September 9, 2025)- According to results released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Education high school seniors' test scores have dropped to the lowest level in decades. Results showed 45 percent of seniors scored "below basic" in math and nearly 1in 3 seniors were also below basic in reading. With the influence o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: MAHA Report Released Tackling Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis * More than half of American children are living with a chronic health condition--from obesity and diabetes to anxiety and asthma. On Tuesday, the White House unveiled a strategy aimed at reversing this crisis. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission delivered its strategy report to President Trump, outlining major re more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Millikin University issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Millikin University to host Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Oct. 20 By Matthew Flaten The annual event gives an insider's view of the teaching world for high school students interested in the field. Millikin University's School of Education will host its annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms located more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "I am pleased to support this year's National Defense Authorization Act," said Congressman Gr more PR

LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The National Union of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * Member survey: Ofsted's new system does not address its negative impact on staff mental health A snap poll by the National Education Union (NEU), of 1,577 teachers and school leaders, shows the vast majority of the profession does not feel Ofsted's new school inspection system will resolve long standing concerns about the inspectorate's impact on the mental health of school staff. The majority of membe more PR

REDMOND, Washington, Sept. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release: * * * NEA receives Microsoft grant to expand AI literacy and leadership * WASHINGTON -- Sept. 10, 2025 -- NEA, the largest provider of education micro-credentials in the United States, announced on Wednesday that it has received an initial $325,000 grant from Microsoft Elevate to expand its ongoing efforts to support educators as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * NEA receives Microsoft grant to expand AI literacy and leadership NEA President: This technology will continue to fundamentally change the way we teach and learn By Celeste Fernandez NEA, the largest provider of education micro-credentials in the United States, announced today that it has received an initial $325,000 grant from Microsoft Elevate to expand its ongoing efforts more PR

HAYWARDS HEATH, England, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Head Teachers issued the following news: * * * New poll shows school leaders overwhelmingly reject Ofsted's revised inspection plan In a snap poll launched yesterday, which received more than 1,400 responses overnight, school leaders have overwhelmingly rejected Ofsted's recently announced revised approach to school inspection. The poll, conducted by school leaders' union NAHT, finds that 91% of leaders oppose Ofsted's more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Staff Celebrate Patient Rohmearo McFarlane and His Long Road to Recovery * After sustaining several gunshot wounds years earlier, McFarlane regained his sight and use of his right hand thanks to the medical team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx. A video of the patient and his doctors is available h more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand opens to expand access to healthcare in Acadiana Renovated 100,000-square-foot facility to boost patient care, support physician training and strengthen specialty services * LAFAYETTE, La. - Ochsner Lafayette General is proud to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand, a renovated 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility at 1100 Bertrand Drive in  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Drummond allows hiring of State Board of Education's new attorney, with reservations Attorney General Gentner Drummond said today that his office has approved the request of the State Board of Education to install the "politically connected attorney" hired by the Board last Thursday. However, Drummond voiced reservations about the move and continued to cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued its a report, providing cross-country indicators on participation, resources, and outcomes, with a special focus on tertiary education and labour market returns across member and partner economies. The publication compiles comparable data on attainment, access, spending, teacher workforce, and international student mobility, alongside country notes and methodological annexes to support policy anal more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jill N. Tokuda, D-HI, has introduced the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act, aimed at enhancing aquaculture assistance by removing existing prohibitions on indirect costs. This legislative effort seeks to bolster the nation's aquaculture sector and support the growth of sustainable seafood production. The bill proposes amendments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, specifically allowing up to $15 more ST

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Launches 12 New Programs for Fall 2025 RWU introduces a diverse slate of programs designed to meet workforce needs and support student advancement at every level. * Roger Williams University is expanding its academic offerings this fall with the launch of 12 new programs, ranging from business analytics and biotechnology to STEM education and trades apprenticeships, and gu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Visits Texas on the Returning Education to the States Tour * AUSTIN, TEXAS - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Austin, Texas on her Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon toured Alpha School, a private K-8th grade school which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor education to each student's needs, and joined school leader more PR

GLEN BURNIE, Maryland, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * New Report: Artificial Intelligence Tops List of State EdTech Priorities for the First Time The latest annual survey from SETDA highlights shifting priorities, growing funding concerns, and the sustainability challenges facing state K-12 leaders. * Today, SETDA, the principal member association representing state and territorial educat more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * The American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water Announce 2025 Hydration Station Grant Recipients * The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with New Jersey American Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Sept. 10, 2025: * * * NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION: David A. Wright has been ceremonially sworn in for a third term as Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, following nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the Senate. Wright first joined the Commission in 2018 and previously served as its Chairman until June 2025. His career spans leadership roles in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - Sept. 11, 2025: * * * U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: James J. Moloney, a longtime partner at Gibson Dunn, has been appointed Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He co-led Gibson Dunn's Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group, where he advised boards and public companies on securities law complian more ST

BOCHUM, Germany, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Equipping Artificial Intelligence with the Lense of Evolution Random patterns have so far obscured AI's view of evolutionary relationships. A team in Bochum is teaching them how to go about this. * Artificial intelligence is now better than humans at identifying many patterns, but evolutionary relationships have always been difficult for it. A team from the Bioinformatics Department at Ru more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt professor joins Jordanian research team to innovate teacher education * Vanderbilt Peabody's Emily Pendergrass has been named to the new global cohort " Empowering Teachers: 21st Century Skills." The University of Jordan, in Amman, recently assembled the research team, which aims to boost teachers' professional development in an age of evolving technologies and rapidly transforming learning en more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in Tech:NYC Primary NYC Summit Fireside Chat * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul participated in the Tech:NYC Primary NYC Summit Fireside Chat. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * Widespread Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias Reported by Faculty in Higher Education, New ADL and AEN study finds * New York, NY, September 10, 2025... According to a new survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Academic Engagement N more PR