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Ghana to host major global quantum and skills conference in August
Ghana News Agency
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July 21, 2025
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 21, GNA – Ghana is set to become a global hub for science, innovation, and skills development as it hosts the 2025 edition of the Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition on Education and Skills Development...
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi invites public to dive into education during Shark Week
KIII - Texas
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July 18, 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is diving into Shark Week with a series of interactive, family-friendly events designed to spark curiosity and deepen public appreciation for marine life. The celebration, hosted by the...
PM, ministers to face the people | Media to host town halls
The Fiji Times
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July 22, 2025
Fiji’s major news organisations are joining forces for the first time to host two public town halls in the Northern Division. The “Meet the Public and the Press” forums, organised under the Fiji Media Association (FMA), will feature Prime Minister...
Mike Uma-Okoro Foundation blends basketball with education
The Sun Nigeria
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July 18, 2025
By JOE APU THE 11th edition of the Mike Uma-Okoro Foundation Basketball Camp came to a close on Thursday at the Warriors Basketball Court, Ilupeju with the campers receiving cash awards and certificates from the sponsor. For the founder Mike...
Lawmakers hear gender notification bill
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 22, 2025
A bill before the state Legislature aims to ensure parents are notified by their local school district if their child chooses to “socially transition” genders or start using different pronouns. The proposal, An Act Relative to Parental Rights in...
Dr. Dinipre Allen appointed assistant provost at UB
The Nassau Guardian
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University of The Bahamas has announced the appointment of Dr. Dinipre “Dee” Allen as assistant provost, innovation. In this academic leadership role, Dr. Allen – who also serves as associate professor – will provide strategic direction for...
Research & Commentary: Annually Updated EdChoice Report Collects Overwhelming Empirical Evidence of the Benefits of Education Choice Programs
The Heartland Institute
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EdChoice, one of the national leaders in education choice advocacy and research, has released a new, updated “in-depth review of the available research on private school choice programs in America.” The 123s of School Choice, originally published...
Special report reveals 62 Del. educators with special ed. certificates improperly licensed
Delaware Public Media - Delaware
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July 17, 2025
The Delaware Auditor of Accounts (AOA) releases a special report on teacher licensure following reporting by Delaware Online/The News Journal that found more than 450 educators in Delaware were working with expired or missing licenses as of March...
How Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory Still Shapes Our Understanding of Human Development
Psychreg
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July 17, 2025
11 Reading Time: 4 minutesFew theoretical frameworks have had as enduring an impact as Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Introduced in 1979 by Russian-American psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner, this model reshaped how researchers and...
Junior Achievement names Educator of Year
Ponte Verda Recorder - Florida
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Junior Achievement of North Florida (JA) has announced that Hope Teper, principal of Englewood Elementary, is its 2025 Educator of the Year. The honor was presented at the 26th Annual JA Hall of Fame, held at the UNF Herbert University Center on...
RM848 million spent on education from 2021 to 2024
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 18, 2025
RM848 million spent on education from 2021 to 2024 Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Jeffrey and others at the event. Kota Kinabalu: The State Government has spent RM848.26 million on...
Eckerd College offers Interdisciplinary Problem Minor, teaching students how to look at issues across disciplines
The Current - Florida
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Though they didn’t realize it when coming together to create the Interdisciplinary Problem minor, it’s no surprise that both Nathan Andersen and Davina Lopez have multidisciplinary academic backgrounds. Professor of philosophy Andersen and...
Plan expanding state grant program for agriculture education teachers awaits final action
Wand - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Legislation on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could expand a grant program for agriculture education teachers. School districts can currently apply for a state grant covering 50% of the personal service cost for agriculture...
1st-gen college student carves path in sustainable ag research
AGDAILY - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Chantinae Gray, originally from the Bahamas, fell in love with the nutritional science aspects of agriculture while engaged in a high school competition. As a first-generation college student, Gray has gone on to create significant strides with...
Education sector secures EGP 2bn via securitised bonds: FRA official
Daily News Egypt
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July 15, 2025
Islam Azzam, Deputy Chairperson of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), announced that the education sector has secured EGP 2bn through three securitisation issuances, marking a significant step in the development of non-banking financial...
A bold new look for Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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LR launches redesigned homepage focused on brand, experience and engagement Lenoir-Rhyne has launched a newly redesigned homepage at www.lr.edu, reflecting a more dynamic, engaging and student-centered online experience for prospective students,...
Rote Memorisation
The Nation
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July 22, 2025
The outdated practice of rote memorisation in Pakistan’s education system, especially in Balochistan, is stifling critical thinking and creativity. Students are handed identical notes, required to copy lectures word-for-word, and rewarded for...
I am delighted my children are growing up and leaving primary school. No-one talks about it, but this is why the pre-teen education years are by far the worst: GEORGINA FULLER
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
'Last day? You must be feeling so sad!’ the lady behind the counter says to me as I buy celebratory sweets with my 11-year-old daughter. ‘The years go by so quickly, don’t they?’ I smile wistfully and nod. But the truth is, the sweets are as much...
WT to host conference on research in rural education
KFDA - Texas
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July 17, 2025
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - West Texas A&M University will host a conference this week aimed at increasing research into education in rural communities. The WT Doctor of Education Summer Immersion Experience will take place July 18 and 19 on the Canyon...
Indiana Department of Education releases 2025 ILEARN results
WANE - Indiana
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July 16, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education released the results of 2025 Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) testing on Wednesday. The results were unveiled during a State Board of Education meeting. This...