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Challenges to Cannabis Research: Interview with Carrie Cuttler, PhD
Cannabis Science & Technology
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July 16, 2025
In our Higher Education: Research Initiatives That Deepen Our Understanding of Cannabis supplement, Cannabis Science and Technology interviewed Carrie Cuttler, PhD, Co-Director of the Center for Cannabis Policy Research and Outreach (CCPRO) at...
Secondhand smoke is environmental risk factor in myopia development, study suggests
Ophthalmology Times Europe
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July 16, 2025
A Chinese investigation emphasised the importance of eradicating secondhand smoke to prevent myopia development in children,1 reported first author Yuchang Lu, MD. Lu is associated with the Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health...
What Is Education?
The Jewish Journal - California
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July 17, 2025
Education is what’s left after you have forgotten the details. You may not remember the years of Napoleon’s reign, but did you learn to love the study of history? Exactly how Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer” ends may be a distant memory, but did you...
Federal appeals court upholds Arkansas ban on Critical Race Theory in classrooms
Natural News
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July 20, 2025
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in public school classrooms, stating the First Amendment does not grant students the right to demand specific curriculum content. The court...
Ofsted praises primary school as it 'works with determination to improve'
Andover Advertiser
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Andover Church of England Primary School, in East Street, was visited by an inspection team on June 17 and 18, who were impressed by the improvements made since the last inspection. The school, which was previously graded, requires improvement on...
Poor teaching alone is not to blame
Jamaica Observer
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July 17, 2025
Teachers and teacher training are typically blamed for students’ failure.. EVERY few years the national conversation around Jamaica’s literacy levels resurfaces, often ignited by alarming statistics or a high-profile exam result. The usual...
Harsher penalties, release educational funds | Letters
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 17, 2025
Harsher penalties I write in response to the recent allegations of animal cruelty in Goose Creek. I find it extremely difficult to understand how someone could be so cruel to something so precious. Animals should not be considered property; they...
Why Children Should Not Have Mobile Phones In Schools: Protecting Education, Health, And Well-Being
Kashmir Reader
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July 17, 2025
From distractions and mental health risks to health concerns and social skills decline, the case for banning mobile phones in classrooms is stronger than ever, empowering children to focus, learn, and grow naturally In the age of technology,...
Education razing gets court consent
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 15, 2025
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track -- and to go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. With the three liberal justices in dissent, the...
UNHCR and Agility Global Partner to Support Refugee Education in Egypt
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Bensirri PR) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Kuwait, signed an agreement with Agility Global to support refugee education in Egypt. With the agreement, Agility Global’s contribution will support UNHCR's initiative to enable more than...
UMass Lowell, National Grid Partner to Advance Climate Education in Elementary, Middle Schools
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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07/15/2025 Media contacts: Brooke Coupal, communications, economic impact and research development specialist, Brooke_Coupal@uml.edu, and Nancy Cicco, assistant director of media relations, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu LOWELL, Mass. – Aleena Ye placed the...
Employers help train students for in-demand careers
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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July 21, 2025
The basics: 4,000+ professionals support NJ vocational school programs Employers provide tools, mentorship and internships Programs help students gain real-world skills and job access Every employer has a wish list of the skills new hires should...
CMS school board member calls $12 million funding threat to education 'unlawful'
WCNC - North Carolina
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July 17, 2025
CMS officials told the Dept. of Education that they are disappointed by a potential loss of $12 million due to a federal funding freeze. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are urging Congress to intervene after the district...
Soroptimist opens education grant application for women
Pacific Daily News
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Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women, the...
Headmasters must innovate to meet education challenges: CM
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 17, 2025
Headmasters must innovate to meet education challenges: CM Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Jeffrey and others at the event. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said...
Jessica Johnson: Teaching history is essential even, and perhaps especially, when it's difficult
Northern Virginia Daily
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The PBS News Hour recently aired a report titled "A look at what's behind the efforts to reshape how American history is taught." Correspondent Paul Solman focused on how many educators are adjusting their classrooms to comply with state laws that...
Consider proper family planning, doctor urges PNG
The National
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A DOCTOR has urged Papua New Guineans to seriously consider proper family planning methods given the current socio-economic state of the country. Professor Glen Mola said that a lack of awareness on family planning meant that parents were raising...
Dubai: New parking plans launched for students, educators
Gulf Business
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July 16, 2025
Image credit: Dubai Media Office (Picture used for illustrative purposes) Dubai’s largest provider of paid public parking, Parkin Company PJSC, has announced new subscription plans tailored for students, educators, and multi-storey parking users....
Lagos Youth Skills Day: Harmony Gardens boss receives recognition for empowering youths
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 21, 2025
The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) held the Lagos Youth Skills Day 2025 celebration during the week at Ikeja, Lagos. The impactful event, coordinated by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Technical and...
AUSDSU submits 12-point charter of educational demands to Arunachal Education Minister
The Sentinel - Assam News
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OUR CORRESPONDENT ITANAGAR: The All Upper Siang District Students’ Union (AUSDSU) has urged the state government to address pressing gaps in the district’s education sector through a 12-point memorandum submitted to the education minister via the...