McKnight Awards $1.2 Million for Study of Memory and Cognitive Disorders
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 15 -- The McKnight Foundation issued the following news release:
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience has selected four projects to receive the 2019 Memory and Cognitive Disorders Awards. The awards will total $1.2 million over three years for research on the biology of brain diseases, with each project receiving $300,000 between 2019 and 2021.
The Memory and Cognitive Disorders (MCD) Awards support innovative research by U.S. scientists who are studying ne more
Black Youths Less Protected From Antisocial Behaviors Than White Peers
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Black youths are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. Yet, says University of Wisconsin-Madison Psychology Professor James Li, they are underrepresented by research studies examining the behaviors that can lead them there, and the potential interventions to help prevent it. Most studies have focused on predominantly white adolescents.
So, using data collected from participants across more
Salk's Xin Jin Receives McKnight Memory and Cognitive Disorders Award
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 14 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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- Salk scientist receives $300,000 for study of how brain learns and memorizes actions, processes which can go awry in diseases such as Parkinson's and OCD
Xin Jin, an associate professor in Salk's Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, has been selected as one of four scientists to receive the McKnight Memory and Cognitive Disorders award from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuros more
UVU Psychology Study Among the Most Downloaded Scholarly Articles in 2018
OREM, Utah, Dec. 14 -- Utah Valley University issued the following news release:
A Utah Valley University psychology study was among the most downloaded scholarly articles published nationally in 2018, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). The UVU study found more than three-quarters of introductory psychology textbooks contained factual inaccuracies about intelligence. The study, "What do undergraduates learn about human intelligence? An analysis of introductory psychology more
Young Children Make Friends Faster Than Teenagers When They Move Into More Affluent Neighborhoods
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- Sociologist's study examines housing voucher recipients' ability to adapt
Elementary school children who move from low-income to higher-income neighborhoods form new friendships faster than teenagers, according to a newly released study conducted by a Rice University researcher.
"The Age of Belonging: Friendship Formation After Residential Mobility," authored by Anna Rhodes, an assistant professor of sociol more
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Eliminating the Latent Reservoir of HIV
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- The University of Illinois System-Chicago campus issued the following news release:
A new study suggests that a genetic switch that causes latent HIV inside cells to begin to replicate can be manipulated to completely eradicate the virus from the human body. Cells harboring latent HIV are "invisible" to the natural defenses of the immune system.
The findings, which suggest a cure for HIV may be possible, are reported in the journal Proceedings of the National Acade more
Internet Therapy Apps Reduce Depression Symptoms, IU Study Finds
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
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- Analysis shows that online cognitive behavioral therapy reduces symptoms in cases of mild, moderate or severe depression
In a sweeping new study, Indiana University psychologists have found that a series of self-guided, internet-based therapy platforms effectively reduce depression.
The work, which reviewed 21 pre-existing studies with a total of 4,781 participants, was published in the November iss more
Nano Membrane Toilet Recognised in UK's Best Breakthroughs List
CRANFIELD, England, Dec. 6 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release:
Cranfield University's Nano Membrane Toilet has today been named as one of the UK's 100 best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people's everyday lives.
The Nano Membrane Toilet is being developed in response to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 'Reinvent the Toilet Challenge'. The innovative, affordable and sustainable toilet developed by the team can be used without the need for connection to w more
Researchers Develop First Ever Model for Patient-Specific Treatment of Appendix Cancer
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Dec. 6 -- The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center issued the following news release:
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have recently developed a process that may change the way cancer of the appendix is treated in the future.
Researchers at WFIRM, in collaboration with the Department of Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, have created a patient-specific tumor 'organoid' model to identify the mo more
Scientists Enter Unexplored Territory in Superconductivity Search
UPTON, New York, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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- Combo of experimental techniques plots points in previously unmapped region of a high-temperature superconductor's "phase diagram."
Scientists mapping out the quantum characteristics of superconductors--materials that conduct electricity with no energy loss--have entered a new regime. Using newly connected tools named OASIS at the U.S. Department of Energy's Bro more
Targeted Drug - Palbociclib - Stops Tumour Growth in Patients With Early Breast Cancer
LONDON, England, Dec. 6 -- The Institute of Cancer Research issued the following news release:
Adding a new targeted therapy to hormone therapy halts the growth of tumour cells in women with early-stage breast cancer, new research shows.
Giving women palbociclib - already hailed as a major step forward in treating advanced breast cancer - alongside hormone therapy had a much greater effect on cell growth than the hormone treatment alone.
Palbociclib alongside an aromatase inhibitor - a type o more
Tiny Bubbles Break Each Other Up
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 6 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- Rice University engineers demonstrate mechanics of making foam with bubbles in distinct sizes
It's easy to make bubbles, but try making hundreds of thousands of them a minute - all the same size.
Rice University engineers can do that and much more. Rice chemical and biomolecular engineer Sibani Lisa Biswal and lead author and graduate student Daniel Vecchiolla have created a microfluidic device that pumps ou more
Using Quantum Entanglement to Study Proteins
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
For the first time, a University of Michigan chemist has used quantum entanglement to examine protein structures, a process that requires only a very small number of photons of light.
Traditionally, scientists have used powerful laser scanning microscopes to study proteins on the molecular scale. But traditional lasers present two problems. First, the intensity of the laser can damage the sample examin more
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Driven By Millennial Optimism, Americans Are Putting Less Focus on Finances in 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 12 --[TNStrends] -- Allianz Life, a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release:
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- 23 percent of Americans are concerned about stagnant wages, down from 30 percent in 2017
- 24 percent of millennials cite job security as a top concern, down from 37 percent in 2017
- 49 percent of Americans chose health/wellness as their top priority for 2019; 27 percent chose more
Gallup: Most Generous Countries in the World
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- [TNStrends] -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news:
The United States is often considered the most generous country in the world. Why? Because Americans donate a lot of money. Its people, its foundations and its companies donated roughly $410 billion in 2017 -- or about 2.1% of its own GDP. In fact, the amount Americans donated was more than the entire GDP of all but about 40 countries in the world.
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CCCU Urges Repeal of Tax on Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities issued the following news:
The CCCU supports the immediate repeal of a troubling 21 percent tax on nonprofit organizations' provision of parking and transit benefits. This tax was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and took effect Jan. 1, 2018, even though the IRS has not yet released guidance. The CCCU has joined with its education, faith, and nonprofit partners in voicing concerns in meetings on the Hill, coalition sign more
Could the New UBIT Fringe Benefit Tax Be Repealed This Year?
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
In September, Congress and the White House agreed on FY19 spending for a number of federal agencies (including funding for education and research), but they have not yet come to agreement on the budget for other government programs. Those agencies are currently operating under a temporary measure but could face a shutdown if lawmakers do not come to agreement by Dec. 21.
At th more
Strikers to Hit Burke's Ward Office and Reinforce Paz Picket After Assault on Striker
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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- Picketing at 15 UNO/Acero sites enters fourth day, as clouted CEO remains MIA at bargaining.
With the CTU's historic charter strike entering its fourth day, educators are planning to reinforce the picket line at Paz at 2651 W 23rd St., where a Monterrey Security contractor assaulted a teacher the morning before, prompting a parent to call police. School management has brought in extra contract secur more
VA Addresses Housing Payment Rates and Delays
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
Last month, NACUBO reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was facing a backlog of nearly 73,000 GI Bill claims. These delays were the result of ongoing technical problems processing housing claims due to implementation of changes included in the Forever GI Bill.
On Nov. 28, the VA announced it is resetting its implementation efforts to give the agency the time, more
APLU Strongly Condemns Growing Number of Anti-Semitic Incidents on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following statement:
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) President Peter McPherson today released the following statement regarding the growing incidences of anti-Semitic activity on college campuses.
"APLU and the public university community strongly condemn all forms of anti-Semitic activity on college campuses and across society. The growing number of incidents on campuses demand tha more
Carrie Hyde Receives 2018 Arlt Award in the Humanities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Council of Graduate Schools issued the following news release:
The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has awarded the 2018 Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities to Dr. Carrie Hyde, associate professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles. The awards ceremony was held during the CGS 58th Annual Meeting.
The Arlt Award is given annually to a young scholar-teacher who has written a book deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to scholarship in more
National Association of College and University Business Officers Submits Comments to IRS on Basketing Rule for Computing Unrelated Business Taxable Income
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
NACUBO, joined by seven other higher education associations, responded to the Internal Revenue Service's request for comments in Notice 2018-67, which addressed the provision enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) requiring exempt organizations to separately calculate unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) for each unrelated activity conducted, rather than in the more
National PTA and Alaska PTA Supports Disaster Relief Funding for Families and Schools Impacted by Earthquake
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following joint statement:
National PTA President Jim Accomando and Alaska PTA President Candy Jo Bracken issued the following statement regarding the Nov. 30 earthquake and ongoing aftershocks:
"National PTA and Alaska PTA our deeply concerned for all communities affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Southcentral Alaska. Many families and schools have been impacted by this devastation and we empathize wit more
Steven W. Matson Receives Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Council of Graduate Schools issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has announced that Dr. Steven W. Matson, dean of The Graduate School and professor of biology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the 2018 recipient of the Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education. Matson received the honor at an awards ceremony held during the CGS 58th Annual Meeting in Washing more
USDA School Meal Rule Strikes a Healthy Balance
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The School Nutrition Association issued the following news release:
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- SNA lauds Sec. Perdue for responding to school & student feedback.
The US Department of Agriculture has announced its final rule on school meal flexibilities. The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) commends USDA for taking steps to address continued challenges with school meal standards, while ensuring students have access to appealing, nutritious meals.
"This final rule stri more
Vanderbilt University Receives ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Council of Graduate Schools issued the following news release:
Today the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and ETS presented Vanderbilt University with the 2018 ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education: From Admission through Completion. Dr. Mark Wallace, dean of the Graduate School and Louise B. McGavock Endowed Chair, accepted the co-sponsored award on Vanderbilt's behalf during the award ceremony at CGS's 58th Annual Meeting in Washing more
Winners of 2018 CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards Announced
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Council of Graduate Schools issued the following news release:
The Council of Graduate Schools / ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards, the nation's most prestigious honors for doctoral dissertations, were presented to Mohamed S. Ibrahim and Eiko Strader during the Council's award ceremony during the 58th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Dr. Ibrahim completed his PhD in 2018 at Duke University in electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Strader received her P more
Association of Research Libraries Digital Scholarship Institute at University of Rochester--Save the Date: July 29-August 2, 2019
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
University of Rochester, Rush Rhees Library, photo by Matthew SchwartzThe ARL Digital Scholarship Institute, an initiative of the ARL Academy, is offering a five-day, cohort-based opportunity for professionals in ARL member libraries and archives who are new to digital scholarship to develop their skills in an intensive, yet supportive, learner-centered environment.
Guided by the principles of community, div more
Brown Elected to Texas Association of School Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Steve Brown of Ector County ISD to fill an interim position on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 18.
A native of Odessa, Brown dedicated 35 years to Ector County ISD (ECISD) as a teacher and administrator. After retiring from the district in 2011, Brown decided to continue serving the district by running for the ECISD B more
Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in January 2019 Edition
MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Dec. 5 -- Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics, a journal that says it features developments in applied mathematics, mathematical physics and analysis, published five research articles on the following topics in its January 2019 edition:
* Gaussian Complex Zeros on the Hole Event: The Emergence of a Forbidden Region
* MHD Boundary Layers Theory in Sobolev Spaces Without Monotonicity I: Well-Posedness Theory
* A Liouville Theorem for the Complex Monge-Ampere E more
CTU Charter Educator Strike Against UNO/Acero Enters Second Day
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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- Picketing continues at 15 UNO/Acero sites, culminating in a rally downtown at the Chicago Board of Education.
CTU teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff at 15 charter schools run by the Acero charter network formerly known as UNO are in the second day of their historic strike--the first against a charter operator in U.S. history--starting with 6:30 a.m. picket lines today outside of their sch more
Hetrick Elected to Texas Association of School Board
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Mary Jane Hetrick of Dripping Springs ISD to fill an interim position on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 13, Position B.
Hetrick is in her second term on the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees. She is a 2017 Leadership TASB graduate and Master Trustee. She also has served two years as a Delegate to the TASB Delega more
Journal of Learning Disabilities Issues 7 Research Articles in January-February 2019 Edition
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 -- The Journal of Learning Disabilities, a journal that says it features in-depth coverage of topics such as mathematics, sciences and the learning disabilities field as discursive practice, published seven research articles on the following topics in its January-February 2019 edition:
* Specific Language Impairment and Reading Disability: Categorical Distinction or Continuum?
* A Cognitive Dimensional Approach to Understanding Shared and Unique Contributions to Reading more
Journal of Science Education & Technology Issues 6 Research Articles in December 2018 Edition
CHAM, Switzerland, Dec. 5 -- The Journal of Science Education and Technology, a peer-reviewed journal that says that it addresses the intersection of science education and technology, published six research articles on the following topics in its December 2018 edition:
* Click-On-Diagram Questions: a New Tool to Study Conceptions Using Classroom Response Systems
* Promoting Linguistically Diverse Students' Short-Term and Long-Term Understanding of Chemical Phenomena Using Visualizations
* Inv more
ORAU and Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Join Forces for K-12 STEM Education Programming
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
Two of the region's biggest forces in children's education are collaborating to offer innovative STEM learning experiences for early childhood and K-12 students.
ORAU and the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows both organizations to work together to enhance STEM education offerings for students in Anderson County and beyond.
The agreement wa more
ORAU Names Frank Pasztor Business Development and Capture Manager
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
Frank Pasztor, former business developer for health at Battelle Memorial Institute, has been named business development and capture manager for ORAU.
In his new role, Pasztor will share extensive technical expertise and company-wide, cross-programmatic support for capturing new business. He will also provide technical consultation to senior management and develop advanced concepts, techniqu more
Texas Children in Nature Summit Brings Groups to Corpus Christi Dec. 6-7 to Address 'Nature Deficit Disorder'
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued the following news release:
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- Meeting Draws Leaders from Conservation, Education, Health, Faith and Youth Development
The Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) network will host its second annual statewide Summit and Champions Luncheon (https://tcinsummit.sched.com/) in Corpus Christi on Dec. 6- 7. The Summit brings together leaders from across the state from the conservation, education, health, faith and youth development co more
The American Statistical Association Board of Directors Decries USDA Undermining of Federal Statistical Agency and Evidence-Based Policymaking
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- The American Statistical Association issued the following news release:
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- Highlights unique and critical role of government statistics in society
The American Statistical Association (ASA) Board of Directors has issued a rare statement of concern regarding the US Department of Agriculture's plans for the Economic Research Service (ERS), a federal statistical agency. "Moving the ERS outside of the nation's capital and having it in the secretary's office un more
UTLA and LAUSD Conclude Fact-Finding Presentations
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 -- The United Teachers Los Angeles issued the following news release:
During the fact-finding stage of collective bargaining with the Los Angeles Unified School District, UTLA presented to the panel a forceful case for our bargaining demands and how they are essential to building the healthy, nurturing educational environment that all students deserve.
After the fact-finding presentations concluded, the parties agreed to participate in a mediation session, but a more
American Council on Education Issues Statement on Central European University
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The American Council on Education issued the following statement:
"It is deeply disturbing that in 2018, less than three decades after the collapse of the Iron Curtain, Central European University (CEU) is being forced to flee Hungary.
"A thriving and independent system of higher education is vital to the health of any flourishing democracy. The actions leading up to CEU's decision to relocate from Budapest to Vienna are greatly troubling. They gut the concept of academic more
In Master's Degree Programs, Admissions Processes Prioritize Retention
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Council of Graduate Schools issued the following news release:
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- CGS Study Highlights Goals and Limitations of Current Master's Admissions Processes
Today the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) released findings from a year-long study designed to better understand the processes and criteria used to evaluate applicants to master's degree programs. Supported in part by Educational Testing Service (ETS), the project sheds new light on the way master's programs sele more
International Literacy Association Recruits Support for Detroit Literacy Lawsuit Appeal
NEWARK, Delaware, Dec. 4 -- The International Literacy Association issued the following news release:
The International Literacy Association (ILA) cosponsored an amicus curiae brief filed last week with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to support the appeal in the class action litigation on behalf of students in Detroit public schools in Michigan.
ILA was an early supporter in the initial federal case, Gary B. v. Snyder, which asserts that deliberate failings on behalf of the st more
New Report Questions Whether Schools in New York Have Enough Psychologists to Meet Student Mental Health Needs
LATHAM, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release:
Twenty-nine percent of school superintendents in New York State said their school districts lack enough school psychologists to meet student needs. And among school psychologists, a whopping 66 percent believe there is not enough capacity to meet their needs.
Those findings come from surveys by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) and the New York Association of School P more
STRIKE! CTU Charter Educators Strike UNO/Acero
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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- First strike of a charter operator in U.S. history comes as management discloses it's flush with cash on final day of bargaining--but refuses raise for paraprofessionals equal to cost of living increase.
CTU teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff at 15 charter schools run by the UNO/Acero charter network broke off bargaining tonight at shortly after midnight, December 4--the date that CTU edu more
What Do Employers Look for on Resumes?
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- The National Association of Colleges and Employers issued the following news release:
College students seeking full-time employment after graduation should be sure to craft a well-written resume, as employers responding to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) said they will seek evidence of solid written communication skills on their candidates' resumes.
When NACE asked employers participating in its annual Job Outlook surve more
Association of American Law Schools Announces 2019 Section Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Association of American Law Schools issued the following news release:
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is proud to announce the winners of its 2019 section awards for excellence in legal education.
The awards are hosted by several sections of the association organized around various academic disciplines and topics of interest. This year's winners will be acknowledged during specific section programming at the 2019 AALS Annual Meeting, January 2-6 in New more
Association of American Law Schools Honors Michael A. Olivas With Lifetime Service Award
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Association of American Law Schools issued the following news release:
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is honoring Professor Michael A. Olivas, University of Houston Law Center (UHLC), with the 2018 AALS Triennial Award for Lifetime Service to Legal Education and to the Legal Profession.
Spanning nearly 40 years Professor Olivas' career has been defined by his numerous contributions to teaching, scholarship, and leadership. Professor Olivas started his more
Association of American Law Schools Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution Named Section of the Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Association of American Law Schools issued the following news release:
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Committee on Sections has selected the Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as AALS Section of the Year.
The annual award recognizes excellence in member support and other activities that promote AALS core values, which may include annual meeting programming, facilitating outstanding scholarship, providing teaching support and course materia more
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities: Expert Educator Team Releases Final Report - Aligning Lightweight Technology and Manufacturing Talent Development
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news:
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- College & University Faculty Team Concludes Series of Recommendations Addressing Competencies and Workforce Strategies for New Lightweighting Technologies
Higher education and industry need to work together to adapt current curricula to reflect the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in work environments deploying new lightweighting technologies, materials and processes a more
David LaMorte of Staten Island, New York, Receives 2018 George N. Parks Award From National Association for Music Education and Music for All
RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The National Association for Music Education issued the following news release:
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that David LaMorte, Assistant Principal of Visual, Performing, and Career Arts at Tottenville High School in Staten Island, New York, is the recipient of the 2018 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education. Mr. LaMorte received the award during the Opening Ceremony at the Bands of America Grand National Championsh more
NTA Court Ruling Victory for Every Black, Brown School Threatened With Closure
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 3 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement:
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Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to a judge's injunction against CPS' closure of National Teachers Academy--and CPS' subsequent announcement that it would no longer pursue closure of the beloved school:
"This is a powerful victory for public school parents, educators, organizers, unionists, and activists. The NTA school community has fought t more
