WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals (ASH) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns regarding the proposed changes outlined in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The letter highlights crucial issues associated with the proposed payment policies that impact safety-net providers across the country. In the correspondence, ASH expresses gratitude for the oppor more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued a white paper arguing that the classical education movement's rapid growth is constrained by a shortage of well-prepared teachers and uneven training, calling the talent pipeline its "Achilles heel" despite strong parent demand and expanding school networks. The analysis contends that classical curricula and pedagogy--heavy on primary texts, Socratic discussion, and knowledge rich sequences--require distinctive teacher p more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on the Hugh Hewitt Show: Remembering the Legacy of Charlie Kirk * "Charlie was Bold, Unafraid, and Humble" U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined the Hugh Hewitt Show on Salem News Network to remember and honor Charlie Kirk's legacy. Read the highlights below. Watch their full exchange HERE. Daines: Charlie Kirk had a big influence on my life, on my wife's life, on my chi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES * Bella Griffin, Special Assistant, Secretary of Health and Human Resources * James "J.D." Spotts, Special Assistant, Secretary of Hea more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Inside the classroom: Is "equitable" grading effective? * Recent data published by the Fordham Institute suggests that teachers want to revisit "equitable" grading practices. What is "equitable" grading? "Equitable" grading arises from mastery-based grading practice, whi more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 13 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State secures NSF grants to build community of AI educators nationwide The International Data Corporation projects that artificial intelligence will add $19.9 trillion to the global economy by 2030, yet educators are still defining how students should learn to use the technology responsibly. To better equip AI educators and to foster a sense of community among those in the field, Kennes more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Mass General Brigham and New England Futbol Club Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Athlete Health and Wellness New collaboration will ensure elite youth athletes have on field support and direct access to world-class care from Mass General Brigham for Children and Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine. * Mass General Brigham and New England Futbol Club (NEFC) to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters Nears 300 Million Views * WASHINGTON (September 12, 2025) - Netflix's animated hit KPop Demon Hunters has amassed 291.5 million views since its June 20 release, surpassing Squid Game Season 1 (265.2 million views) and Wednesday Season 1 (252.1 million views) to become the platform's most-watched movie ever. Additionally, the movie's soundtrack single, Golden,  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT launches Day of Design to bring hands-on learning to classrooms * A new MIT initiative known as Day of Design offers free, open-source, hands-on design activities for all classrooms, in addition to professional development opportunities and signature events. The material engages pK-12 learners in the skills they need to solve complex open-ended problems while also considering  more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, Sept. 11 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: * * * NEA, AFT, and Members of Impacted Preschool Join Lawsuit to Restore Protections From ICE Enforcement Federal Litigation Challenges Trump Administration's Revocation of "Sensitive Locations" Policy * The two largest educators' unions in the country--the National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing a total of nearly 5 million educators and staff--as well  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 13 -- NOLA Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * NOLA-PS Partners with Lipscomb University to Address School Psychologist Shortage NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lipscomb University to bolster the pipeline of school psychologists in Orleans Parish amid a nationwide shortage. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends a ratio of 1 school psychologist per 500 students, yet the nat more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions * Media Contact: Shannon Rigsby | Associate Director of Public Information | 405-744-9081 | shannon.rigsby@okstate.edu Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday on the Langston University campus. New Appointments # Ferguson College of Agriculture * Joseph Hubbs, assistant pro more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Palmer Museum of Art hosts exhibit exploring intersection of art and engineering * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- This fall, the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is hosting a new gallery exhibition titled " Structures, Systems and Society: Work at the Interface of Art and Engineering," on view now through Dec. 21. Located in the Barbara and Lee Maimon Teaching Gallery on Level 2 of the museum more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) issued a report warning that NAEP results show stagnant or declining achievement since 2015 and sharp post 2019 drops, with 40% of fourth graders below basic literacy and fewer than one third of eighth graders reading at grade level, and urges a nine point reform agenda centered on universal literacy by grade 4, numeracy by grade 8, stronger parent voice, expanded public school choice, and rigorous accountability for any sc more ST

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 12 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Professor Shikha Nangia Named as the Milton and Ann Stevenson Endowed Professor of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering * The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) has announced the appointment of Shikha Nangia as the Milton and Ann Stevenson Endowed Professor of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering. Made possible by a gift from the late Milton and Ann Stevenson, this endowed professorship was esta more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University adds online MBA in innovation With its deep ties to Virginia's growing innovation economy, Radford University is expanding access to cutting-edge business education with a new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in Innovation. With support from Risepoint, classes will start in Spring 2026 and will equip professionals with the skills to drive strategic transfor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Announces 2025 Service Academy Selection Board * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2025 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies. Applicants will be interviewed by the selection board on Saturday, September 27th, at Wichita State more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Demands Kathy Hochul Launch Investigation into NY State Educators for Inappropriate Social Media Posts After Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Saratoga, N.Y. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik demanded Gov. Kathy Hochul launch an investigation into school district faculty, teachers, and employees who have made inappropriate or offensive social media posts follo more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * Board of Trustees Approves University's New Strategic Plan The Stockton University Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday a new Strategic Plan to guide the institution's priorities for the next three years. The plan is organized around five themes: * Cultivate a Community of Care - Belonging and Pride * Inspire Minds - Teaching, Learning and Scholarship * Empower Student Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Temple University Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes to the Medicare payment policies outlined in the recent Federal Register. The health system, which serves as a critical healthcare provider in Philadelphia, highlighted the importance of fair and accurate Medicare reimbursement policies to sustain access to care for its patient  more ST

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate University Hospital CEO named among top academic medical center leaders for 2025 Upstate University Hospital CEO Robert Corona, DO, MBA, has been named to the 2025 list of 95 academic medical center CEOs to know. The list appears online from Becker's Hospital Review. According to Becker's, the academic medical center CEOs play a crucial role in the heal more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina DiMarino honored with fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Christina DiMarino, associate professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and faculty member in the Center for Power Electronics Systems, has been awarded the Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellows more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jeffrey S. Walling awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jeffrey S. Walling, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been appointed the Boebel Engineering Faculty Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Boebel Engineering Fellowship in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for policies aimed at improving access to mental health services across the state. The letter highlights the critical need for equitable access to mental and behavioral health treatment, particularly through telehealth services, which have proven essential, especially in rural area more ST