BURBANK, California, April 18 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, TIME reveals the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The issue has four worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the TIME100: singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a leader of Russia's opposition movement. The TIME100 list includes surprising pairing  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued Secretary Xavier Becerra, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for illegally destroying federal records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in violation of the Federal Records Act. On Ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Connecticut Education Association leaders are in today, sending a strong message to Congress about the need to repeal two federal laws that strip teachers and other public servants of hard-earned Social Security benefits and are a barrier to recruiting and retention efforts. At a hearing of the Congressional Subcommittee on Social Security, CEA President Kate Dias and CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLanc  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: As society increasingly strays away from God and the moral principles our nation was founded upon, Katie Hobbs is contributing to the cultural degradation within Arizona by vetoing legislation today that would have allowed public schools to include the Ten Commandments in classrooms. SB 1151, sponsored by Senator Anthony Kern, would have included copies or excerpts of the Ten Commandment  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: Senator Janae Shamp is helping protect Arizona's most vulnerable population from criminals who've committed dangerous crimes against children (DCAC). She has had multiple bills this session signed into law that ensure communities are informed on their release into society. SB 1236 will now require additional level one sex offenders convicted of a DCAC, the most heinous crimes against chi  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, April 18 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: Earlier this month, the National Science Foundation awarded nearly $2.5 million for scholarships and student support services to California State University, Bakersfield's School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering. "S-STEM: Providing Aid for STEM Success," or PASS, is a six-year grant that aims to improve retention and degree completion of STEM majors by providing scholarships   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: One of the most highly decorated students in recent University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history has received another prestigious award before her time as an undergraduate comes to a close. Senior Emma Sprayberry, an Innovations in Honors student in the UTC Honors College majoring in both humanities: international studies (with an emphasis on Asian studies) and Spanish, al  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) today announced new cosponsors and organizational support for their bipartisan, bicameral Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). Along with Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, who cosponsored COPPA 2.0 in February, the   more

CONWAY, South Carolina, April 18 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: Coastal Carolina University's Call Me MiSTER program has partnered with Leveraging Innovation for Educator Excellence (Life2SC), a Midlands Community Development Corporation federal grant program, to help boost the University's efforts to place Black male teachers in South Carolina schools. Life2SC's Roderick Cummings recently presented CCU a $40,000 grant as part of the partnership. Franklin J. Gause, s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) announced the release of its 2024 Economic Impact Statement. CTPF made $1.5 billion in direct payments to annuitants living in Illinois in 2023. Those payments had a $2.1 billion impact on the Illinois economy, supporting more than 11,592 jobs in the State. The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Il  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House Education Committee today passed the 2024 School Finance Act to fully fund Colorado's public schools and increase per pupil funding to record-levels. SB24-188, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Shannon Bird, sets funding levels for Colorado's public school districts and fully eliminates the Budget Stabilization Factor (BSF), which has restricted funding for   more

ATHENS, West Virginia, April 18 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) have entered into a collaborative agreement, in which Concord will provide the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program to Eastern WVCTC students. Students will be required to complete the Eastern Associate in Science (A.S.) with a concentration in the Elementary Education classes offered at Concord. Stud  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: Jodi Resch Brownell, a Spanish teacher at Crandon High School, has been named the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's 2023-24 Global Educator of the Year. With three decades of experience as a teacher, Resch Brownell has instilled a love of learning about other cultures and the world among students. She helped bring the Global Scholars Program to Crandon High School, throu  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a resolution in the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) lawsuit against the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the NRA Foundation for misusing nonprofit funds and other violations of the District's Nonprofit Corporation Act (NCA). The terms of the settlement require thorough oversight and extensive operational   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Senator Michael Bennet, and Senator John Hickenlooper held a press conference with Columbine survivors and gun violence prevention advocates to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. "25 years ago, 12 students and a teacher were murdered at Columbine High School - a place where they should have been safe. Thi  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce updated results of its continued commitment to addressing educator shortages and diversification across the state. In line with national trends, Connecticut has faced challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified educators. However, through decisive actions led by Education Commissioner Charlene M. R  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met with Alyssandra Abrenica, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient from Illinois who moved to America from the Philippines when she was four years old. Ms. Abrenica is currently pursuing a career in psychiatry as a resident at the University of Wisconsin, and she is a passionate advocate   more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, April 18 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: The fourth annual Special Education Program Summit will be held at Eastern Connecticut State University on April 25. Participants can attend in person or virtually. The in-person session begins at 5:30 p.m. in room 301 of the Science Building. The virtual session begins at 5:30 p.m. The speakers are Lynnette D. Lawson Yeaman, a speech-language pathologist at New Britain High School, and Sally   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated April 2, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2023-0644, Updated Residential Soil Level Lead Guidance for CERCLA Sites and RCRA Corrective Action Facilities Dear Administrator Regan, The Environmental Justice Clinic at Vermont Law   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: FBI Louisville Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Stansbury is proud to announce the selection of YMCA of Greater Louisville Black Achievers as the Louisville Field Office's recipient of the 2023 FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA). Senior Director for Youth Development and YMCA Black Achievers Director, DeVonne Sorel, will join DCLA award recipients from across the country in Washington, D.C., on   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news on April 17, 2024: The Fulton County Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, for its regularly scheduled Board meeting at the North Learning Center. Following are highlights of some of the more highly discussed topics, with the full agenda available online (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/Public). Other topics discussed or approved are available via BoardDocs (https://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Boa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored yesterday during a Rangers Conference at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder. Assistant managers, interpretive rangers, maintenance rangers and golf superintendents participated in training activities, team building and sharing ideas. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make more than 60   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline serves as a crucial mechanism for the public to report concerns and potential misconduct related to HHS programs and operations, ensuring transparency and accountability within the agency. The Hotline plays a pivotal role in both initiating and guiding OIG's investigative  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced the Honoring Veterans' Legacies and Burial Benefits Enhancements Act to improve memorialization and burial benefits for veterans and their families. "At the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, alone, there are more than 50,000 veterans laid to rest," said Senator Hirono  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: In a truly stunning display of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and targeted misuse of government power, Tennessee lawmakers last week sent to the governor THREE new pieces of legislation targeting the rights and existence of the LGBTQ+ community and has continued working on harmful bills this week. The three bills last week follow on the heels of SB 1738, passed earlier this month and signed by Governor Bi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 18 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is working on a measure that would bring equity to funding for special education students by creating a fair reimbursement rate for special education day schools. "I spent 15 years in the classroom as a special education teacher," said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). "We have to ensure our students can receive a quality education in the least restrictive environment. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2024: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2024-28) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: Treasury Notice 2024-28, Recommendation for 2024-25 Priority Guidance Plan On behalf of the 38,000 retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Kentucky (hereinafter "TRS"), thank   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: ISRI, the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry(TM), and JASON Learning recognized winners of the 10th Annual 2023-24 Youth Recycling Award contest today at the organization's ISRI2024 Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants in grades K-12 submitted original posters or videos that communicated the theme of "Design for Recycling(R)," which encouraged stu  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 18 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Iletha Dodds has always wanted to establish her own nail salon, but making the leap of faith felt too risky and daunting. The Marietta resident said taking care of her son and working full time as a court clerk made her dream seem improbable, so for years, she has settled on decorating the nails of family and friends as her creative outlet. That is, until she received an email detailing the Aspiring Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As a former public-school teacher in Connecticut, I understand the frustration that so many have with the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, otherwise known as the WEP/GPO. I have also heard from many teachers in my district that have been impacted, some of whom are here today. Across Connecticut, 70,000 employees work in non-covered employment.   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). You can view Ranking Member Larson's opening statement here. "I am committed to repealing WEP/GPO and paying for it through a comprehensiv  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced that Maryland Accreditation for licensed child care centers and public early childhood education programs will be extended from a three-year status to a five-year status. The extension is expected to have an immediate impact on 991 child care centers, Head Start programs, and public prekindergarten (Pr  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the opening of 16 school-based mental health clinics in New York City Department of Education (DOE) schools over the next six months to serve over 6,000 students across the Bronx and Central Brooklyn. Clinics will offer students access to individual, family, and group therapy, with connections to outpatient clinics  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced nearly $20 million in grants to build the state's special education workforce. The Minnesota Department of Education has awarded 25 Minnesota school districts, charter schools, and cooperatives with Special Education Pipeline grants to increase the number of special education teachers across the state. "With this funding, educa  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Mark Harnett investigates how electrical activity in mammalian cortical cells helps to produce neural computations that give rise to behavior. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News Mark Harnett, an associate professor at MIT, still remembers the first time he saw electrical activity spiking from a living neuron. He was a senior at Reed College and had spent weeks building a   more

JOONDALUP, Australia, April 18 -- Edith Cowan University issued the following news: Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bachelor of Education students are now able to participate in a paid work experience program being trialled thanks to a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC). Eight ECU Early Childhood Studies and Secondary Education teaching students are already taking part in the Professional Immersion Program for Educators (PIPE), accepting paid teaching experience in classrooms   more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the opening of 16 school-based mental health clinics in New York City Department of Education (DOE) schools over the next six months to serve over 6,000 students across the Bronx and Central Brooklyn. Clinics will offer students access to individual, family, and group therapy, with connections to outpatient clinics and telehe  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 18 -- The National Hockey League Players' Association issued the following news release: NEW YORK/TORONTO - As the 2023-24 regular season comes to a close, the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) highlight their ongoing pursuit, along with all 32 NHL Clubs, to make hockey more accessible and enjoyable for all fans. This season, through numerous community impact programs and initiatives, more than $14 million was invested   more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, April 18 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: After 27 years of working in education, Northwest Missouri State University alumnus Kevin Pitts has returned to his roots as the director of Horace Mann Laboratory School and the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families. Pitts - who has a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in administration and a specialist's degree in superintendency, all from Nor  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame has launched an ambitious new Democracy Initiative, an interdisciplinary research, education and policy effort focused on advancing solutions to sustain and strengthen global democracy. Democracy is in crisis at home and abroad. Polarization is high, trust is low and public discourse is toxic. The level of democracy experienced by the average person in the world today   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: Dropping enrollment and the end of federal emergency pandemic funding is forcing the Hillsboro School District to take a hard look at its staffing and programs. Negotiations with teachers could push finances into a shortfall if the union demands more than the district has budgeted, according to Michelle Morrison, the chief financial officer. Aliannah Shalikar, a Hillsboro School Board student representat  more

WOODBURN, Oregon, April 18 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, legislators and advocates joined Governor Kotek at Washington elementary school as she signed House Bill 4082 into law, ensuring Oregon kids and teachers will have the resources they need to continue to learn and grow through the summer months this year and beyond. "As a teacher of over 42 years and as a Legislator, I have been steadfast in my commitment to ensuring that studen  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- PennWest California issued the following news: In small pods buzzing with focused energy, the fourth graders at Bentworth Elementary School pondered, then conquered an engineering challenge: What's the best way to design a fan using a few household items, that was strong enough to move an index card. They were guided by 30 PennWest University elementary education majors studying at the California campus. It was a breeze for some, a challenge for others, a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, will be recognized at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with one of its highest honors. Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, Executive Vice President for Research, and chief scientific and strategy officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be recognized at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with one of its highest   more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 18 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: * * * Pratt faculty research transdisciplinary approaches to STEM teaching and learning through a project funded by the National Science Foundation. * * * For the Fall 2023 semester, Ashley Bales, adjunct assistant professor of math and science, wanted students in her "Anatomy of Motion" class to better understand the functionality of different parts of the body. Instead of turning to diagrams and dissections  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Imagine conducting an ensemble, summoning a symphony with a flick of your wrist, creating a bridge between musicians' talents and an audience's imagination. Hidden are not just musical notes, but the precision, the training, and the hours of practice that create a performance - you can't see them but they're there, all coming to fruition in the form of shared musical experience. Now imagine being a student learning the  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: PASADENA, CA -- On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted an annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to their neighborhoods and communities through service, organizing, or leadership. The award, now in its 14th year, is given to women nominated by people in their own cities and communities. "The annual Women o  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Katie Porter (CA-47) joined the Community Safety Working Group, a coalition of 70+ organizations with an affirmative vision of public safety, for the launch of the Community Safety Agenda, which includes priority legislation champions affirmative, evidence-based approaches to public safety. "Public safety is public health, and our movement demands  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. "It is always an honor to introduce this resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month," said Congresswoman Tlaib. "As a proud and unapol  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 17 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: By Jeff Ristine To understand why Mary Lawlor's philanthropic gift to San Diego State University's entrepreneurship program is being recognized with the naming of a set of stairs on campus, think about counting bugs outdoors. And robotics in health care. No, really. SDSU has buildings, conference rooms and even an elevator lobby named for various donors of prominence or their families, but the Marylinn J.  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today announced updates to his bill to protect kids from the harmful impacts of social media. In a speech on the Senate floor, Schatz discussed his Healthy Kids Act which would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prevent social media companies from algorithmically targeting content to users under the age of 17. The updated legislation follows extensive c  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: A Shortage Of STEM Teachers In City Schools Has Been Exacerbated By Covid-19; College Of Staten Island (CSI) Will Address The Problem With Fed Funds CSI Aims To Increase Number Of Well-Equipped STEM Teachers In High-Need Middle Schools & High Schools Within NYC Public School System Today U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a National Science Foundation (NSF) award of $1,0  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Marc Fogel, an Allegheny County resident, was given a disproportionate 14-year sentence in Russia despite low-level offense In July 2023, Casey introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for Fogel's immediate release In December 2023, Casey sent a letter to Secretary Blinken calling for the release of Fogel from Russian custody The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted in favor of U.S. Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today announced new cosponsors and organizational support for their bipartisan, bicameral Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). Along with Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senat  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: University of Michigan law student Rana Thabata has been awarded a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a program that provides financial support to immigrants and children of immigrants. A first-generation Palestinian American from New Orleans, Thabata is the ninth U-M student to receive the fellowship that provides up to $90,000 in financial support for graduate school in the United States.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release: The United States has reached a settlement with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), a state agency responsible for certifying teachers to teach in classrooms across the state of Texas, to resolve alleged violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the administration of the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination, a standardized examinatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the following public communication dated April 15, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Stacey M. Jensen Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) 108 Army Pentagon, Room 3E474 Washington, DC 20310-0108 RE: Docket ID: COE-2023-0005, Procedures to Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources Dear Ms. Jensen: Bayou City Waterkeeper,1 along with Achievi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in D.C. Alysia K. Peters has been appointed Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Office of External and Intergovernmental Affairs Before joining USDA, Peters worked as the director of the Office of Gifts and Grants Management for the Peace Corps, where she oversaw the agency's f  more

EXETER, England, April 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviours. Children and teachers who took part in the study said they feared the mental health needs of boys might be missed at school, which makes them an 'at risk' group. Researchers have warned of the neg  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: Traditional computing faces a critical bottleneck hindering its evolution toward more efficient and powerful systems. Dr. Hassan Najafi, an assistant professor in UL Lafayette's School of Computing and Informatics and a leading expert in computational science, developed an innovative solution poised to reshape the landscape of computing as we know it. Najafi recently received on  more

MANCHESTER, England, April 18 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: Millions of pounds of wellbeing benefits were delivered to society last year as part of a mental health initiative in schools, according to a new report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE). The new research - undertaken with the education charity Football Beyond Borders (FBB) - found that FBB's project to provide a trusted adult for young people in secondary schools has resulted in wellbeing benefits of po  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced that construction has begun on five new Green Infrastructure playgrounds at schools in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Once completed later this year, the new playgrounds will absorb more than 3.5 million gallons of stormwater annually, eli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: * * * Settlement Follows Court Order Finding the District Limited Compensation of Teachers Based on Age * * * Urbana School District No. 116 agreed to pay $206,301 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, the Urbana School District limite  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 18 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Diamond Jones was living in her car as a student at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy when the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reached out to her through its GEAR UP program. It turned her life around. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) this spring is celebrating 25 years of connecting students primarily from urban schools to college.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: Genevieve Weaver, an adapted special education teacher at Bedford County Public Schools' Jefferson Forest High School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 5) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Weaver has been a teacher and a mentor for four years. "The dedication and commitment Mrs. Weaver has towards supporting her students and the Jefferson Fo  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, April 18 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Western Connecticut State University has added new NCAA team sports and made changes to others, WestConn Director of Athletics Lori Mazza announced today. "In keeping with its tradition of relentless pursuit of excellence and growth, Western Connecticut State University is set to unveil plans to expand its NCAA sports lineup, introducing seven new teams over the next two years," Mazza said  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 18 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Over 100 Individuals from Kentucky school districts, community colleges, universities, and government agencies met at WKU's Knicely Conference Center for the second Grow Your Own Summit. This year's event, held on April 17, 2024, included information about teacher apprentice programs, principal apprentice programs, and other innovative ways to recruit future educators. The Summit started with opening re  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 18 -- Westmont College issued the following news: Two Westmont juniors, Rachel Todd of Nipomo and Levi Wicks of Huntington Beach, won David K. Winter Servant Leadership Awards for showing selflessness and humility as effective leaders. Angela D'Amour, dean of student engagement, introduced the 24th annual awardees on April 10 in Westmont chapel. The award recognizes the late David K. Winter, who served as Westmont's president from 1976-2001 and returned as inte  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Latest data from the Wisconsin Idea Database project show how UW-Madison provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy in every county in the state. Photo: Jeff Miller Key takeaways: To accomplish its educational and research missions, UW-Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations yearly, spending at least $360 million on goods, services an  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 18 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University recognized the recipients of this year's Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the President's ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Dinner on Tuesday (April 16). University Distinguished Professors Each year, the Office of the Provost and Division of Academic Affairs invites nominations to recogn  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- World Learning issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: World Learning's Senior Youth Workforce Specialist Karla Yoder presented at the 2024 USAID Global Education Conference in Washington, DC, yesterday. The conference convenes the USAID education workforce from around the globe to share knowledge, experience, and evidence with the goal of making education systems resilient, equitable, and inclusive. World Learning and the American Councils for Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release: World Resources Institute (WRI) is pleased to announce that Saurabh Gupta has joined as WRI's new General Counsel. In this role, Gupta will lead the organization's legal function, manage institutional risks, and provide legal expertise and guidance to support WRI's country offices and programs. Gupta will work closely with the Board of Directors, serving as Secretary to the Board, in addition to the Chief   more