BURBANK, California, April 13 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: * * * WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 9:00-9:32 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "2 Ava 2 Fest" (310) Logline: Ava Fest is back, and with the help of the teachers, Ava's set on outdoing last year by any means necessary. After Janine accepts the offer for a full-time position at the district, she just has to check off one last thing to make it official. (TV-14, L) Watch episodes next day on  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 13 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: "This is indeed historic," said Albemarle County School Board Chair Judy Le, Rivanna District Representative, following a unanimous vote at yesterday evening's school board meeting to approve a resolution that will allow Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) employees to pursue collective bargaining through a set of very specific procedures. "I am grateful every single d  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, April 13 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story on April 12, 2024: By Claiborne Cooksey, ERDC public affairs specialist Over two decades ago, the U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) created a robotics team that was formed with a mission to provide educational experiences for young people by promoting hands-on learning in the community. Today, Team 456 Siege Robotics is a FIRST Robotics Competiti  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release: Atlanta Public Schools and the Atlanta Board of Education are illustrating their commitment to the career development of the district's teaching force with the approval of a partnership with Georgia State University. The Board on Monday voted to approve a three-year, $180,000 contract for the Pathways to Teacher Credentialing Project with Georgia State. Through the program, teachers currently working in APS  more

WACO, Texas, April 13 -- Baylor University issued the following news: By Clarissa Garza The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) has recognized Lesley McAllister, D.M.A., professor of piano, director of piano pedagogy and director of the keyboard studies division in Baylor University's School of Music, with the honor of American Music Teacher Article of the Year for her article, "The Language of Awareness: How Cueing and Breath Work Impact the Music Lesson." This is the second time McAll  more

NEW YORK, April 13 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced that Carlo Coppola has been appointed President of North America, succeeding Jessica Spence, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the company. "With a career spanning across US commercial, finance and global brands over the past 20-plus years, Carlo brings strong commercial acumen, in-dept  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 (TNSres) -- Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news: * * * A new study shows how a "near-peer" approach that includes college students serving as co-teachers can be effective * * * By Cara Mattaliano Doctoral student Cliff Freeman, who is also the director of STEM Programs at the Young People's Project (YPP), and Eli Tucker-Raymond, a research associate professor at BU Wheelock, are working to build ma  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Jacob Riedel, a graduate student in Buffalo State University's social studies education program, became the first recipient of the Hudders Family Theodore Roosevelt (TR) Inaugural National Historic Site Masters Fellowship in spring 2023. The fellowship, established in 2019 through a donation from the Hudders family, is open to students in the history and social studies education programs who hav  more

PASADENA, California, April 12 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: David Goodstein, the Frank J. Gilloon Distinguished Teaching and Service Professor, Emeritus, and professor of physics and applied physics, emeritus, passed away on April 10. He served as a professor at Caltech for more than four decades, and as the Institute's vice provost from 1987 to 2007. His research focused on condensed matter physics, in particular on phases and phase transitions in two- a  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 13 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today gave preliminary approval to gun violence prevention legislation sponsored by Representatives Tim Hernandez and Elisabeth Epps to prohibit the manufacture, import, purchase, or sale of assault weapons and rapid-fire trigger activators. "Columbine High School, Aurora movie theater, Club Q, and the Boulder King Soopers shooting - Our state has endured too many tragedies that we can easil  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, April 13 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: By Caroline Val Daveed Diggs has lived a thousand lives through his work--whether it's playing a French bureaucrat on stage or a crab who lives with his mermaid friend under the sea. For 'Canes who have been fans of Diggs for years, they finally got to hear from him at Thursday's "What Matters to U" (WMTU) discussion hosted by the University of Miami's Student Government agency. Having found the courage to   more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: Three members of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM CBC) workforce were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council's (NMTC) Visionary Awards. CBC Biologist Priscilla Lee, Research Biologist Dylan Fudge and Branch Chief of Rapid Technology and Inspection Rick Moore attended the council's   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Kimberly S. Dunn, principal of Dexter Elementary School in Fort Moore, GA, has been selected as the 2024 DoDEA Principal of the Year. DoDEA Director Thomas Brady praised Dunn for growing parental involvement in the Fort Moore community while maintaining a focus on student achievemen  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 12 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted an Emerging Leaders' Summit on April 5, 2024, on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. The event brought together over 75 students from area colleges and universities to meet with professionals and corporate representatives to learn more about career opportunities, tips fo  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 13 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian islands, as well as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In a ceremony today at Washington Place, Governor Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. "Land snails are among the most threatened creatures in the world, with mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is cosponsoring the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act to address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. The goal of the RETAIN Act is to provide an incentive to retain, rather than just recruit educators to high-need schools.   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 13 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco Late winter marks the peak season for fruits and vegetables in southwest Florida, and Immokalee, a rural community in Collier County, lies in the heart of the region. Immokalee produces nearly 7% of the nation's supply of tomatoes--along with vast amounts of strawberries, bell peppers, watermelons and cucumbers. In winter months, Immokalee also is home to more than 30,000 farmworkers. These people are   more

PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 13 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped introduced the bipartisan Preserving JROTC Programs Act to help save the Phoenixville Area School District's Air Force JROTC program. This bill would amend the federal statue, helping mid-size schools like Phoenixville to better meet the student (cadet) enrollment   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Yesterday, chairing a hearing of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led a hearing on student loan servicer Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA) and its failures during borrowers' return to repayment, including MOHELA's mismanagement of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) p  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The National Domestic Workers Alliance issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) - the leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the care workforce - along with congressional champions and partner organizations, wrapped up a week-long series of events to mark the progress made by care advocates and care workers to increase public support for critical pillars of the national care  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 13 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following Messmer Report on April 12, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper: * * * Strengthening Indiana's Public Retirement System Public retirees like state police officers, teachers and other state employees spend years dedicating their careers to public service across Indiana. The Indiana Public Retirement System is one of the strongest retirement systems in the country, and a new law I supported this year   more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 13 -- Sinclair Community College issued the following news release: Sinclair Community College recognized and celebrated the 72 College Credit Plus (CCP) students who are graduating next month with Sinclair associate degrees while still in high school. The students were recognized on Thursday, April 11, 2024, during a special graduation ceremony held at Sinclair's downtown Dayton campus. Approximately 9,977 students, a record number, enrolled in CCP at Sinclair for the 202  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 13 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: When voters head to the polls on April 16, they will vote on school related questions. Statewide, the New Jersey School Boards Association has learned of four school districts with questions on the ballot. * * * Middlesex County The New Brunswick Public Schools is seeking authorization to raise $37,113,400 for the general fund for the ensuing school year, 2024-2025.  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: A new report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction found Wisconsin educators continue to leave the state's workforce at an alarming rate, and that educator compensation has decreased nearly 20 percent over the past 12 years when held constant in 2022 dollars. The DPI's 2022 Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Rep  more

KENT, Ohio, April 13 -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Seth Bauguess Wright State University, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Educational Service Center and Learn to Earn Dayton, received a $230,364 grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to empower local educators and enhance educational opportunities for students across the Dayton region. Wright State will use the grant to fund a new initiative to enable more area teachers to earn valuabl  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 12 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor It's been an offseason of historical proportions for the Houston Texans, and the franchise's latest splash elicited cheers from the McNair family. Along with the cheers, the trade to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills underscored the club's focus on 2024 being a season to remember. "We want to win now," Hannah McNair said Thursday in an interview   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Nine faculty members received the student-driven award, which acknowledges faculty who have had a significant impact and positive influence on graduate education because of their superior graduate-level teaching, dedication to departmental and community presence and excellence in research and creative activities. Each year, the Graduate School honors outstanding professors with the Excellence in Graduate Education F  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, April 13 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Osage Nation proudly announces that Osage youth received top honors at the 2024 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, including Ella Wallace winning grand prize for poster art. This is the third consecutive year an Osage language student has brought home this honor. The Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair is an annual celebration o  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Biden-Harris Admin. Has Now Approved $153 Billion in Cancellation for Nearly 4.3 Million Borrowers Nationwide, On Track for Tens of Millions More Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement applauding the Biden-Harris Administration's approval of an additional $7.4 billion in student debt cancellation for 277,000 borrowers. These discharges are primarily for borrowers who s  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (MI-05) led twelve of his colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Cardona demanding answers on the national security and child privacy concerns raised about Tutor.com, an online tutoring platform used in school districts all across the country, including a contract with the Department of Defense to provide free services to United States military s  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: New Resolution Coincides with the Annual Day of (No) Silence Today, Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a resolution to support the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative. This resolution was cosponsored by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and coincides with the Annual Day of (No) Silence. "As a former teacher, I know that school shouldn't be about  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 13 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on April 12, 2024: * * * I Like My Freedom We recently launched round three of the most successful workforce recruitment campaign in South Dakota history - Freedom Works Here. We kicked it off with a brand-new ad. In this ad, which we're calling "Building in America," I get to be a homebuilder. Anyone in South Dakota, or any state that enjoys the winter season, knows the beginning of spring al  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) joined Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and her Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution calling out the attacks on LGBTQI+ students in schools and urging communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights, and freedom from erasure for all students in K-12 schools. "This resolution challenges all o  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 13 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery. Teachers from SIU's River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program will host the Family Eco Festival, set for 1-5 p.m. April 27 at Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass. The event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Innovations in STEM E  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 -- Boston University issued the following news on April 11, 2024: By Brendan Nordstrom Marathon Monday is a uniquely Boston day--the spring air has finally arrived, the Red Sox will gear up for a rare 11 am first pitch, and of course, an estimated 30,000 runners will take off from Hopkinton, Mass., on April 15 to make the 26.2-mile trek to Copley Square. Over 22,000 runners entered the race by surpassing a qualifying time based on their age group. The rest of   more

QUEENS, New York, April 13 -- St. John's University issued the following news: An impressive 16 out of 16 psychology students in St. John's University's Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) had their poster submissions accepted at the Eastern Psychological Association's (EPA) annual conference, with seven of those papers receiving awards. "I am incredibly proud of the CHIRP fellows. Each of them worked together and collaborated with our training partners to produce valuabl  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: In March 2024, Izabela Kalinowska-Blackwood, associate professor in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program teaching grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. She will engage in teaching and research at the Centre for East European   more

FREDONIA, New York, April 13 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Creating a 3 D skull collection basically from scratch - made particularly unique because it's a collaborative project engaging students enrolled the seemingly distant academic areas - is opening new educational opportunities at SUNY Fredonia. "The Art of Natural History: 3D Printing a Skull Collection" explores the natural history of objects (biology/paleontology), the manipulation and   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Glass slippers, world champions, missing love letters and many, many Mai Tais add up to a remarkable 24/25 season at Syracuse Stage, featuring a beloved Broadway musical, comedic dramas and unexpected twists on familiar favorites. The six-show subscription season--including the Julie Lutz Cold Read Festival of New American Plays, and a full schedule of educational, family and community-related programming--will run   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Kayleigh Sandford and Stephanie Spicciati have worked so long and so closely together that they almost finish each other's sentences. Central New York school districts are lucky to be able to tap their experience and skills, two members of a team of 12 who work for the Mid-State Regional Partnership Center (RPC), which provides support for K-12 students with disabilities as part of Syracuse University School of Educa  more

NEW YORK, April 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 10, 2024, with Shirley Chan and Kori Chambers of PIX11's PIX11 News at 6pm: * * * Shirley Chan: Thank you so much for joining us for the PIX11 News at 6. I'm Shirley Chan. Kori Chambers: I'm Kori Chambers. We begin with that new report on control of New York City schools. Among the findings, parents and teachers taking issue with their lack of involvement on how schools are run. In f  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Editor's note: This article by Kelsey Baker originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. For the first time ever, military schools have begun enrolling students for a new, full-day universal prekindergarten program. The new Department of Defense Education Activity pre-K program is set to start at the beginning of   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Inflation seems to be a modern problem. But in 301 C.E., it was just as crucial a concern among the population of the sprawling Roman Empire. The issue had gotten so problematic that Emperor Diocletian proposed a radical solution. "It was the first attempt during the Roman period to establish prices for all goods sold anywhere," said Philip Stinson, associate professor of classics at the University of K  more

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Authentic and sometimes confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content is helping the next generation of Australian teachers be more socially responsible and inclusive, say University of South Australia experts. In a UniSA study, researchers found that pushing pre-service teachers outside their comfort zones helped educate them about the injustices faced by First Nations' p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 (TNSres) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday released a package of 242 budget amendments to find common ground with the General Assembly on a new, two-year budget. The proposed package eliminates all tax decreases and increases, includes a $21.3Bn record investment for K-12 education, and provides $3.2 billion in new spending on health and human resources. We can find Common Groun  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: On Friday, U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House to help keep more Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs open and grow the program nationwide. "Our JROTC programs help promote civic participation amongst our youth and help address the recruitment shortfalls our military faces today,  more