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Tag: Education
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.
Workforce Expert Seth Mattison Named Keynote Speaker at Annual CFES Conference in Burlington
Announcing 2024 CFES Conference & Featured Keynote Speaker
Boost creativity in schools and build STEM careers
It opens the mind and is at the heart of innovation, yet while creativity is recognised as a critical skill for Australia’s economic future, it is typically confined to the arts, skipping other areas of the curriculum.
Walsh University Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine
Walsh University has signed a major multi-year agreement with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine, strengthening a strong collaboration to enhance the health and wellness of its student scholar athletes.
MSU professor awarded international citation of merit
Patricia Edwards, University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Education, received a William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association, or IRA. According to the association, it is the highest individual award it offers.
How do African universities approach DEI?
Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.
Study: Algorithms Used by Universities to Predict Student Success May Be Racially Biased
Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.
Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, Selected to Speak at the 2024 AANEM Annual Meeting
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), is excited to announce Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, as a plenary speaker at the 2024 AANEM Annual Meeting Oct. 15-18, in Savannah, Georgia.
Switch up teaching and assessment to combat chatbot-cheating
It’s the chatbot technology that can write an essay in a second, but despite its vast capabilities, generative AI is creating headaches for education, particularly when it comes to student integrity and cheating.
Study: Teacher Perceptions of Chronically Absent Young Students May Add to the Challenges of Missing School
A new study finds that early elementary school teachers report feeling less close to chronically absent students and view them less positively, even when those students do not cause trouble in the classroom.
Kids deserve a say on use of digital media
As Australian governments continue to debate social media risks for children, new research from the University of South Australia suggests that an all-out ban could have detrimental effects for tweens.
Educational experiences and American young adults’ childbearing goals: A research note
Abstract Objective This research note describes the relationship between young adults’ educational experiences and childbearing goals in the United States. Background In the United States, education is associated with later childbearing and fewer children, but the relationship between education and…
Accurate sexual health information on TikTok? It’s this UCLA doctor’s mission
UCLA Health’s Dr. Russell Johnson educates and empowers on TikTok with accurate sexual health information Dr. Russell Johnson, UCLA Health primary care physician and HIV and sexual health expert, is available for interview on the following topics: Intersection of medicine,…
Kids from disadvantaged communities may die sooner from cancerous brain tumors
Children with inoperable brain tumors may die sooner if they live in areas with lower average income and education levels, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds. Income and educational attainment, the researchers suggest, may affect the landscape of diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors.
Expert: How to fight summer learning loss in children with active learning experiences
Active learning experiences can help combat learning loss children often experience over the summer, according to Suzanne McLeod from the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Summer learning loss, also called…
Cal State Fullerton Celebrates its Class of 2024
Elated cheers erupted as Cal State Fullerton graduates crossed the stage over 12 Commencement ceremonies May 20-23 in Titan Stadium and on the intramural field.
3 women named to Pitt posts of engineering dean, education dean, head of student affairs
Michele V. Manuel has been named the first women dean at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, while Eboni Zamani-Gallaher likewise was named dean of the Pitt School of Education and Carla Panzella the vice provost for student affairs, university officials announced.
Colleen Ryan Named Tufts University’s Vice Provost For Faculty
Colleen Ryan, associate vice provost in the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Affairs Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), has been named vice provost for faculty at Tufts University. She will start in the position on July 1.
New report reveals Michigan teacher salaries lag national averages, public supports increases
A new report from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University sheds light on teacher compensation policy and public opinion on the issue in Michigan. The report, titled “Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion,” analyzes the current state of teacher salaries in Michigan compared to other states.
FAU Researcher Receives Grant for ‘Somaesthetics of Atmosphere’ Project
The new project will explore a relatively recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention – “atmosphere.” “Somaesthetics of Atmosphere,” will investigate atmosphere as a transactional, transformational connecting force that works both outside and inside the individual’s body.
Cal State Fullerton’s Nursing Program to Boost O.C. Workforce With $5 Million Grant from CalOptima Health
More nursing students can complete their undergraduate training at Cal State Fullerton each year thanks to a five-year, $5 million grant from CalOptima Health supporting the university’s nursing programs.
90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening
FAU’s latest “Florida Climate Resilience Survey” found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening. Belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Florida Independents while slipping among Republicans. Despite these changes, the survey found enduring support among Floridians for increased government action to address the consequences of a warming planet.
Turning the page on children’s pain
A new study from the University of South Australia shows how young children learn about the concept of pain through reading, and it’s helping to promote children’s empathy, emotional development, and understand socio-cultural norms.
Study reveals tensions between hopes and expectations of autistic young adults
Autistic young adults face many barriers to employment and often struggle to reconcile their hopes and expectations for a future career during vocational planning.
Following 10 years of success, Bowling Green State University and Thompson Foundation announce the expansion of a historic public-private partnership providing scholarships for students of working families
From the program’s inception to expected completion in 2035, it will be responsible for creating nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in scholarships
Chulalongkorn University Welcomes David Cameron, UK Foreign Secretary and Former Prime Minister, to Faculty of Science Research and Innovation Exhibition
Lord David Cameron, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and former Prime Minister of Great Britain, paid a visit to the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University and was welcomed by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Prof. Dr. Bundhit Eua-arporn, President of Chulalongkorn University.
New York State, City and Bronx Borough Officials Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Bronx Zoo
“It all starts at the Bronx Zoo!” said Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
Cleveland Innovation District Partners Exceeding Many Targets Set by State and JobsOhio
Since the Cleveland Innovation District launched in 2021, the founding institutions have made significant progress, including exceeding many of the targets set by the Ohio Department of Development and JobsOhio.