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Summer research program for teachers brings ISU science to K-12 classrooms
The National Tribune
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July 24, 2025
Dowling Catholic High School math teacher Amy Jurasek measuring corn plants in an Iowa State research field southwest of Ames. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University.Quick look A summer training program at Iowa State University embeds...
Working with Britain's 'head from hell' is 'never dull' says education chief
South Wales Argus
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Will McLean was responding to a question over comments made by Caldicot headteacher Alun Ebenezer to the Argus in which he complained of a “flawed culture” in Welsh schools. Mr Ebenezer hit the headlines when he took over at Caldicot in summer...
Alaska appeals to US Education Department after failing funding test, with $80.8 million at stake
Alaska Beacon
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July 24, 2025
The state of Alaska has filed an appeal with the U.S. Department of Education after federal officials said the state failed a test measuring the differences in funding between school districts, which put more than $80.8 million in federal aid at...
LG Group Marks 20 Years of Real Estate Development, Construction & Design Innovation
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2025-- LG Group, the award-winning multi-service real estate development, construction, and design firm, is celebrating two decades of thoughtful collaboration, strategic growth, and holistic innovative...
Thoughts from New Quincy: Why Higher Education Is Failing Students
The Harvard Independent - Massachusetts
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July 24, 2025
During the last week on campus in Sever Hall, I spotted a fresh sheet of printer paper taped beside the door of a freshman expository‑writing class. In bold Helvetica, it warned: “No ChatGPT, no Claude, no Copilot—ALL work must be entirely your...
Kasneb develops new course to boost fight against graft
The Standard
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Kasneb CEO Nicholas Letting addresses a past event. [File, Standard] The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (Kasneb) has developed a new course that will help accountants sharpen their skills in the fight against...
The Clock Is Ticking: Higher Education's Big Push Toward CMMC Compliance
Campus Technology
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The Clock Is Ticking: Higher Education's Big Push Toward CMMC Compliance By Doug Thompson 07/24/25 "Hackers Accessed Data of Up to 230,000" is not a headline that any university wants to see, yet in August 2023, a Midwestern university...
India to Hungary to the US: Nostalgic nationalism is helping populists attack higher education
Scroll.in
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July 24, 2025
Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration – and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue. It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and institutions in need of reform. Populist,...
Athletes urged to research about banned substances
Witness
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July 24, 2025
Athletes need to “play the game clean” and depend solely on their hard work to achieve good results. Moreover, research and education about dehydration drinks and nutrition is needed — and athletes need to be honest about their lives because they...
Chicago West Side workforce development center opens
Chronicle Media - Illinois
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July 24, 2025
Elected officials and nonprofit leaders prepare to cut the ribbon for the new Aspire Center for Workforce innovation. (Photo by Igor Studenkov/for Chronicle Media) As Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, the new workforce development and social...
Eye care organizations, researchers launch campaign advocating for vision research
Optometry Times
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July 24, 2025
As threats continue in the US to slash federal medical and vision funding and to consolidate the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Eye Institute (NEI) into the broader Institute on Neurosciences and Brain Research, eye care providers...
Development leap as council maps out future
The Fiji Times
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July 23, 2025
THE Kadavu Provincial Council is reshaping its development approach to align with the Government’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2025-2029 and global Sustainable Development Goals. Council chair Isikeli Vuniwaqa told The Fiji Times yesterday...
Over 12,000 teaching posts vacant in Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas: Education Ministry
The Hindu
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July 24, 2025
Over 12,000 teacher posts are lying vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country, according to the Ministry of Education. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Over 12,000 teacher posts are lying vacant in Kendriya...
Volta Regional Education Directorate commends stakeholders for their support
Ghana News Agency
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July 24, 2025
By Michael Foli Jackidy Ho (V/R), July 24, GNA – The Volta Regional Education Directorate has commended the collective efforts of parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to shape the future of learners, describing education as a shared...
Donation boosts environmental education at Crooked Creek facility
The Courier Express - Pennsylvania
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FORD CITY – A gift from local philanthropists Kay and Stephen Owen, a husband and wife dedicated to supporting youth education, has established a new fund in honor of their close friend, Barbara Davis of Kittanning, a lifelong advocate for...
VAT: Ozekhome faults Tax Reliance across Nigerian States, urges Government to focus on production
Nairametrics
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July 27, 2025
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has criticized Nigerian state governments for allegedly relying on taxation to develop their respective jurisdictions. He emphasized the need for policies that encourage production rather than excessive...
President calls for urgent overhaul of education amid rising dropouts and shrinking school populations
Lanka News Web
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July 24, 2025
July 24, Colombo (LNW): In a forceful address to Parliament during a debate on education reform, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged lawmakers to undertake sweeping changes to Sri Lanka’s schooling system, citing an alarming rise in...
How to obtain permanent residency in Qatar: Eligibility, application process explained
ARY News
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July 27, 2025
Qatar, a rapidly developing and economically robust nation, offers attractive opportunities for foreigners seeking permanent residency. If you’re considering applying for permanent residency in Qatar in 2025, this article provides a detailed yet...
Education coordinator makes Whitefish Trail an inclusive place to learn and connect
Whitefish Pilot - Montana
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July 23, 2025
Attend a wildflower walk, mushroom hunt, bear aware event, biking clinic or any outdoor extravaganza hosted on the Whitefish Trail, and you’ll likely be greeted at the trailhead by Haley King, eager, friendly and full of outdoor knowledge. King is...
Develop whistle blower policy against cultism – Deputy Governor advises Abia varsity
Daily Post
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July 23, 2025
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has charged the governing council and management of Abia State University, Uturu, to take a firm stance against cult activities and other social vices that negate the philosophy of academic...