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UrduProfessor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, the President of Chulalongkorn University, has been recognized as “One of the 48 Influential Figures of Trust Thailand 2025” by the …
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AI and writing: The pros and cons, according to an expert
Drawing on his research in automated writing evaluation, Joshua Wilson, associate professor of education at the University of Delaware, can discuss how ai has transformed the teaching and learning of writing by supporting critical thinking and knowledge transformation.
The President of Chula Meets with Cambodian Minister of Education, a Graduate of the Faculty of Education Strengthening Relations and Integrating Knowledge for Youth in the Region
Phnom Penh: Chulalongkorn University reaffirms its role as a regional education leader by strengthening ties with Cambodia. On January 17, 2025, Chulalongkorn University’s executive team, led by …
Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., Named Dean of FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., is the fourth dean in the college’s 45-year history and will take the helm on Jan. 27.
Cellphone bans spread in schools amid mental health concerns
More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones. …
FAU Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP Underserved Communities
South Florida faces significant challenges, including more than 6,000 homeless children in Broward County and issues like absenteeism, mental health struggles, and limited early learning programs. These factors hinder social mobility and education. To address these issues, FAU received a $21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods program. The “Broward Unlimited Potential Promise Neighborhood” (Broward UP) initiative aims to provide children with access to quality education and strong community support, ensuring successful transitions to college or careers.
FAU’s Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., has been named a Fellow of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). Designation as an ASPET Fellow recognizes leaders in the field for their exceptional contributions to pharmacological research, education, mentorship and leadership.
MSU study highlights negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on special education students in Michigan
Researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Education published a new study exploring learning gaps for students with disabilities and especially for those who are Black, Asian, and economically disadvantaged students — with the 2019-21 school years showing staggering declines in identifying students who could benefit from special education.
C2QA Fosters Growth of Quantum Workforce through Educational Programs
To increase awareness of quantum opportunities and help grow the U.S. quantum workforce, the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) hosts and co-hosts educational programs that introduce students to the foundational principles of QIS and foster the development of skills needed for a successful career in this rapidly expanding field.
The programs held this year, including the QIS & Engineering High School-Level Program, QIS 102: Quantum Computing Summer School, and QIS 303: Quantum Error Mitigation, reached more than 170 participants worldwide, from students who just completed their first year of high school to full-fledged QIS researchers — and enthusiastic learners from every level of expertise in between.
Data Science 4 Everyone Releases Groundbreaking Report: “State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12”
Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is announcing the release of a groundbreaking, comprehensive report that illustrates the critical gap between the skills students are currently learning and those required in today’s data-driven world. In “State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12,” DS4E highlights the urgent need for data literacy education in the United States’ K-12 education system.
Virtual Environment Teaches Classroom Strategies in Turbulent Times for Future Educators
In SMU’s Mursion Simulation Environment, located in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development, undergraduate and graduate students learn to manage classroom conflicts and advance student understanding by interacting with teen avatars.
Expert Available: Colleges Brace for Potential Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Colleges and universities are preparing for potential shifts in immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump, including executive orders that may impact travel, visas, and international… …
Expert Available: Trump Administration Revives Push to Abolish the Department of Education
Republicans are renewing efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, with legislative and administrative moves gaining traction as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term. …
Preschool education: A key to supporting allophone children
A Canadian study reveals that allophone children who attend daycare are better prepared for kindergarten.
Chula Lecturer Wins Creative Excellence Award 2024 for “Decorative Toys for the Elderly”
Chulalongkorn University congratulates Associate Professor Pornthep Lerttevasiri, a special lecturer in the Art Education Program, Department of Art, Music, and Performing Arts, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, for receiving the Creative Excellence Awards 2024 in the category of Creative Social Impact, specifically the Creative Well-Being Award.
Better Typeface = Better Learning?
New Jersey native Caterina Belle Azzarello-Nichols earned an M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado’s Educational Psychology program. Continuing in the program as a doctoral student, she’s conducting research in mathematics readability and student educational dispositions.
University of Central Florida’s A Team with A Dream secures gold at the DOE’s 10th CyberForce Competition®
University of Central Florida’s A Team with A Dream wins the 2024 CyberForce Competition®. The mission of the competition is to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience defending critical infrastructure.
Bárbara Brizuela Embraces Interdisciplinarity as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
Bárbara Brizuela, who has been named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, is a big believer in interdisciplinary research. “Knowledge-seeking has no disciplinary boundaries,” says Brizuela. “We’re going to need broad and connected perspectives to be able to solve the world’s biggest problems.”
The dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and professor of education served as the school’s dean ad interim since July. Her appointment to lead the School of Arts and Sciences builds on a long and distinguished career as a teacher, mentor, researcher, and administrator.
Rutgers Receives $3.3 Million Federal Grant to Recruit Counselors for High-Need Schools
Members of the Graduate School of Education will train and place 30 school counselors in four New Jersey schools to help address youth mental health
Robotics revolution: UniSA sparks STEM passion for future teachers
Cheers of excitement, high-fives all around, and wide, beaming smiles – they’re all the signs of a team success. But this is not a sporting field – this is the camaraderie found among the next generation of teachers learning the very latest, world-class robotics programs so they can excite and inspire students about STEM.
Teaching in a polarized political climate
In an increasingly polarized world, tough conversations can pop up virtually anywhere, including the K-12 classroom. When that happens, teachers need to be prepared to serve as moderator so students can have productive and meaningful discussions with each other, says DePaul University professor Hilary Conklin.
Student debt: An individual and collective burden at English-language universities
Professor Jean François Bissonnette analyzes student debt from a moral economy perspective and explains how it has sparked protests at English-language universities.
By Day, She’s a College Junior. By Night, She Sits on a School Board.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick student Ashley Caldwell likes to keep busy. The junior, who attends the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is finding her days even busier now as the newest – and youngest member – of the New Brunswick Board of Education.
Southwest Foodservice Excellence Enters Exclusive Partnership with Stephen Ritz
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) and Stephen Ritz, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning, educator, author, and founder of Green Bronx Machine, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables and integrating garden learning into classroom curriculum.
Mary T. Hawn, MD, MPH, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
Mary T. Hawn, MD, MPH, FACS, a distinguished leader in surgical research, education, and clinical care, will be honored with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. The award recognizes a surgeon who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, research, and education, mirroring the achievements of the late Dr. Owen H. Wangensteen, a trailblazing figure in academic surgery.
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Makes Transformational Gift to Establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has made one of the largest gifts in the history of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute. A first of its kind in the nation, it will serve as a model for training health professionals including doctors, nurses, clinical care providers, researchers, and students.
MSU expert: Can schools stop students from praying?
School prayer has been an issue facing school districts for decades. Cases have arisen in the lower courts in which public school educators or students have wanted to pray in various contexts and, as a result, the courts created a reasonably helpful — albeit far from perfect — set of tests and factors to be considered to determine when praying at school is appropriate.
George Washington University selects Symplectic Elements to power Annual Faculty Reviews
George Washington University has selected Symplectic Elements from Digital Science’s flagship suite of products to manage its faculty information and annual reviews process cycle.
FAU Awarded $10M to Train People with Disabilities for In-demand Tech Jobs
The project will offer career counseling, work-readiness skills training, and customized-training leading to a certificate in cybersecurity, cloud computing solutions, and computer-aided design and 3D printing. The project will assist individuals with disabilities nationwide to acquire certified skills needed for entry into high quality technology sectors and can serve as a model for similar initiatives.
MSU professor launches Election Madness game to engage college students in 2024 election
Like sports, pollsters and pundits have been making predictions about the 2024 election, including key U.S. Senate and U.S. House races that will likely determine which party holds more power in Washington, D.C. To help students learn about the election process, an MSU political science professor devised a clever way for students to engage through an Elections Madness Game.
New Research Identifies Strong Link Between Childhood Opportunities and Educational Attainment and Earnings as a Young Adult
The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment and earnings in early adulthood, according to new research.
Welcoming students to a new reality
A new application for students offered through First Year Directions classes at the University of Miami gives them a chance to experience unique campus activities virtually.
Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how “learning through play” has changed with the demands of contemporary society. Given natural selection’s shaping of childhood for the acquisition and refinement of species-adapted social-cognitive skills – much through pretend play – he says it’s unfortunate that modern culture is ignoring the evolved wisdom of how best to educate young children.
Chula Co-Hosts Social Innovation Pitching Competition at 2024 APRU SDG4GC
The Office of International Affairs and Global Networks at Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (CSII) and the United Nations, co-hosted the Social Innovation Pitching Competition for the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship Program 2024 (APRU SDG4GC) on August 30, 2024, at the 4th floor meeting room, the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri Building 10).
CSUF Named Among The Wall Street Journal’s Top 15 US Colleges for Social Mobility
Cal State Fullerton is among the top colleges in the nation for social mobility, according to The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s 2025 Social Mobility ranking.
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health unveils a new home in Austin designed for collaboration, education, research
A modern education space that is inclusive, safe, flexible, and environmentally conscious will be unveiled today as the new home of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin.
Registration available for the 2024 STEM San Joaquin Conference
The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invites students grades 6-9 to register for its annual event happening on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.
Cal State Fullerton Named in Washington Monthly’s Top 20 ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Colleges: West in 2024
Cal State Fullerton earned the No. 16 spot out of 201 colleges on Washington Monthly’s 2024 list of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges: West, moving up from No. 19 on the 2023 list.
Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning
Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning
Shawn J. Bird, MD, Receives AANEM’s 2024 Jun Kimura Outstanding Educator Award
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) proudly announces Dr. Shawn J. Bird as the 2024 Jun Kimura Outstanding Educator Award recipient for his numerous NM and EDX-related contributions.
Back To School Checklist To Prepare For A Healthy School Year
Experts on back to School health topics
AI and Plato clash
Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology and important ancient philosophy in education.
Classroom Controversies: Live Expert Panel Q&A
Teachers, students, and their parents are navigating sensitive subjects such as phone bans, political polarization, and debates over curriculum and teaching methods. Binghamton University experts will discuss the controversies looming over our schools in a live Q&A with media covering the issues.
National Academy of Medicine Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
FAU joins the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Combating Opioid Crises. This pilot project, involving more 80 organizations, aims to enhance coordination and address addiction challenges through collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Rutgers Partners With Department of Education to Improve K-12 Learning Outcomes
The New Jersey State Policy Lab and Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University have launched the New Jersey Promising Practices Project in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education to bolster K-12 student learning outcomes.
University of Delaware experts share insights and strategies for navigating the upcoming school year
The College of Education and Human Development in the University of Delaware has a number of stories and experts for the upcoming school year.
Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more
Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].
Back to School and Summer Learning Loss – University of Chicago Experts Available
Each summer, students lose some of the knowledge they gained in the previous school year. This loss, known as the ‘summer slide,’ disproportionately impacts students from low-income families. As the new school year nears, this week’s Monday Outlook gathers UChicago…
Tips for teachers as they prepare for the 2024-2025 school year
Leigh McLean is an an associate research professor in the School of Education and Center for Research in Educational and Social Policy at the University of Delaware. In her program of research, she investigates how teachers’ emotions and emotion-related experiences including well-being impact their effectiveness.
FLORIDA STATE FACULTY TO SHARE INSIGHTS FOR 2024 BACK-TO-SCHOOL VIRTUAL MEDIA BRIEFING
For media seeking commentary for back-to-school stories and other education coverage, FSU faculty will participate in a virtual media briefing Aug. 6. Faculty with expertise in literacy and language development, school psychology and counseling, autism and intellectual disability, and mathematics education will be available to answer questions.