ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * Statement on House-Passed Government Spending Bill The National Head Start Association (NHSA) appreciates that Congress has helped stave off a government shutdown; however, level funding represents a cut to Head Start programs across the country. The healthy development of children and their success in school and life is essential for the growth and sustainability   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * National PTA Deeply Concerned with Administration's Dissolving of the U.S. Department of Education through Mass Layoffs Association urges Congress to preserve the Department's role and protect federal funding for public schools This week, the Trump Administration announced that nearly 50% of the positions in the U.S. Department of Education will be terminated,   more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 15 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * News/Media Alliance Urges US to Encourage Responsible AI Innovation by Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Today, the News/Media Alliance submitted a proposal to the U.S. government in response to the Trump administration request for information in advance of its pending "AI Action Plan." Read the full submission here. The submission outlines several ways in which the Trump a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * ROCR Act 2025: Congress takes step toward patient-centered, value-based cancer care with bipartisan plan The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Payment Program Act would stabilize access to radiation therapy and protect patient care across the country Today marks another pivotal milestone in the nation's fight against cancer with the reintroduct  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 14, 2025: * * * Staff Senate Awards for Excellence reflect shared commitment across VCU campuses 10 winners and dozens of other nominees are recognized for enhancing the workplace and bolstering the VCU community. By Amelia Heymann Students may have been on spring break this week, but for Virginia Commonwealth University employees, their service was unbroken. So it was a fitting time for the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, VCU researcher finds Neurodiversity training for employers and autism diagnosis disclosure by applicants could help level the playing field, says Christopher Whelpley of the School of Business. By Madeline Reinsel Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 14, 2025: * * * Uncommon 'teammates' join forces to help VCU student-athletes consider life beyond sport The new initiative from the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and VCU Athletics brings clinical expertise and structured assessments to career exploration. By Jeff Kelley A new program at Virginia Commonwealth University is addressing a hard truth that confronts many student-athletes  more