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After weeks of rigorous training, 10 lineworkers are ready to join Austin Energy field crews in keeping the power flowing to the Austin area. Climbing School graduation is the culmination of a three-week training for Austin Energy’s new…

Jonathan Levin has been appointed the 13th president of Stanford University. (Image credit: Aubrie Pick) Jonathan Levin, a distinguished economist and Stanford alumnus who has led the Stanford Graduate School of Business as…

Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s…

Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s…

The School of Engineering is welcoming 11 new members of its faculty across six of its academic departments and institutes. This new cohort of faculty members, who have either recently started their roles at MIT…

Research shows that students who are confident about their ability to succeed at school tend to be more academically successful. Researchers call the thoughts, actions and emotions behind this confidence “academic agency”.…

Sandra Wong, MD, MS, has joined Emory as the new dean of the School of Medicine. She will also serve as the chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare.She is an international leader in surgical oncology, specializing in the management…

FORT SMITH -- Smaller than needed construction materials, substandard construction work and a lack of coordination between architectural, plumbing and civil engineering drawings caused the School District's Peak Innovation Center to…

Toronto, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University has long been a leader in health education and research, and we are excited to welcome the Ontario government’s newest investment in the future of health care in York Region…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools, a move that proponents say will ease a youth mental health crisis, bolster staff retention and…

NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2022 –The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and the Ad Council are releasing new public service announcements (PSAs) today to reach adults without a high school diploma. As part of their longstanding Finish…

Four of Ontario’s largest school boards have brought a lawsuit against four of the biggest social media companies for causing an epidemic of addiction among teens. The boards are seeking over $4 billion in damages. Time spent on…

1. IntroductionChildhood is a crucial stage in human development when the lifestyles children adopt can have a significant impact on their well-being throughout their lives. The habits and behavioral patterns that children acquire at…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joined partners in celebrating the inaugural cohort of school nurses who comprised the state’s first…

School Nurse and Health Services Consultant Louise Wilson (at left) poses for a photograph with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (center) and Susan Piazza (right), Director of the Student Services, Prevention and Wellness Team. Louise…

1. IntroductionLoneliness is a subjective feeling of isolation. It is often defined as a cognitive discrepancy between the social relations an individual wishes to have and those that one perceives to have, and the affective reactions…

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants’ urinary arsenic levels after filters were installed and a digital…

The Friends With Paws program is a partnership between the Governor’s Office, West Virginia Communities In…

Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success? A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings…

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Schools that previously received therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program include:● Coal, a male…

March 26, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young…

DDL received a seed grant from UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Data Science and Society (SDSS)  for ChatNetZero, the world’s first AI-powered, fine-tuned large-language model dedicated to demystify climate and net-zero commitments,…

March 26, 2024 BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and…

The MTA’s plan to exempt some New York City fleet vehicles from congestion pricing tolls came into clearer focus Monday, as the transit agency prepared to approve its final version of the tolling plan later this week. As first reported…

Tyler Pencek, a visionary founder and veteran pilot, reflects on the genesis of Real Life School. Initially focused on supporting veterans, Tyler's inspired vision grew to encompass a diverse array of individuals seeking guidance.…

Old Bridge, New Jersey, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua-Tots Swim School, the largest international swim school franchise, is thrilled to announce that its fourth New Jersey location will be opening soon in the town of Old…

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday is expected to tour the blood-stained classroom building where the 2018 Parkland high school massacre happened, accompanied by some victims’ family members who are…

In order to answer these questions, it is first necessary to review the literature on how education and the agents involved must adapt to the new educational demands. This is an area in which technology, in general, and both the LMS…

Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten met with members of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s education…

Cambridge, MA – March 22, 2024 – The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is proud to announce the appointment of Barham A. Salih, esteemed Iraqi Kurdish leader and former President of the…

6. DiscussionThe study had two main objectives: initially, to verify within an adolescents sample the structure of the SDS (Smartphone Distraction Scale) , a questionnaire designed to assess the cognitive-emotional processes involved in…

Australia’s school principals have collective responsibility for nearly 3 million students and staff. But who takes responsibility for them? Since 2011, we have been surveying Australian school leaders – principals and other…

Austin, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shop LC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Season III Fashion Collective Program, aimed at nurturing the next generation of fashion talent. As part of its commitment to…

For a time, Tori Placentra, who for the past three years was an NIEHS Intramural Research Award Training (IRTA) postbaccalaureate fellow, felt she had to choose between her passions — science and writing.Her experience in the institute’s…

March 19, 2024 – When Dean Andrea Baccarelli looks up from his desk, he sees a watercolor of an imaginary New York City restaurant: Baccarelli’s Pizzeria. The gift, painted by a former colleague, is a reminder of the “Plan B” he…

George Triantis, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, will assume the deanship of Stanford Law School on June 17. (Image credit: Andrew Brodhead) George Triantis, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business and…

George Triantis, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and Business, will assume the deanship of Stanford Law School on June 17. (Image credit: Andrew Brodhead) George Triantis, the Charles J. Meyers Professor of Law and…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited…

Wading into a national debate, the school board of Manhattan’s largest district could urge New York City to bar transgender girls from playing sports aligned with their gender identity. Community Education Council 2 — which covers large…

Seattle Preschool Program Adds 16 New Classrooms; Applications for 2024-25 School Year Now Open Seattle’s award-winning preschool program is expanding to 97 sites citywide, and partnering with 27 organizations This morning at…

Pontiac students to breathe cleaner air thanks to 15 new electric buses March 19, 2024 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Pontiac School…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- St. Martin of Tours School proudly continues to foster innovation and creativity through its robust STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and…

March 18, 2024 NEW YORK - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission…

1. IntroductionGreen and Sustainable Chemistry Education (GSCE) is a growing multidisciplinary field that provides environmentally sustainable practices in the teaching and learning process . Historically, the concepts of Green…

Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s…

The MIT School of Science has announced the winners of its 2023 Teaching Prizes for Graduate and Undergraduate Education. The prizes are awarded to School of Science faculty members who demonstrate excellence in…

Singer Alicia Keys and her record label are donating $60,000 to a fundraiser started by a seventh grader whose local school theater program is at risk of shutting down, a rep for her record label Roc Nation confirmed. For 13 years, the…