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By Raymond G. Hébert, PhDThomas More University  Part 45 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021 It was in the early 1930s, actually under the auspices of the Department of History (1933), that a two-hour course entitled “Introduction to Sociology” was offered with the Reverend Anthony Deye as instructor. The course […]

Come to light, let nature be your master. —William Wordsworth (1798) The National Conservation Training Center celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This hidden federal facility, nestled along the Potomac River in Shepherdstown, has seen more than 250,000 conservationists enter its campus and hopefully return home to make the world a better place. The NCTC […]

NNA | Update: May 14, 2022 6:33 p.m. STI Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]May 14 (ANI/PNN): The seminar was conducted by Educational Consultants”>Sanwariya Educational Consultants in Hyderabad at ‘The Park’ Hotel. From OIEG Andy Caldwell (Global Sales Manager) and Imran Huda ( Head of Agency Relations and ) were present as the main guests of the seminar.Oxford […]

The following information was shared with Ohio University faculty on May 6, 2022. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has provided this information to faculty and staff to retool and prepare for the fall semester. The following technology tool updates are designed to help members of the OHIO community become familiar with improvements in educational […]

Tech jobs are in more demand than ever, but the talent pool is growing at a much slower rate. Especially as remote working becomes more commonplace, the shortage of IT talent is hitting businesses hard as they seek to find the skills needed to enable the necessary technologies, from cloud and edge to desktop. automation […]

WILTON — Whether you’re a 7-year-old learning to subtract or a 97-year-old looking to add a new skill to your repertoire, the pandemic has hampered educational experiences at every level. This was especially true for the Saratoga Springs City School District’s continuing education offerings, which were largely closed as COVID-19 restrictions took hold. Now, a […]

The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC), in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC), develops and implements driver education programs throughout the region in 15 school districts. The program is designed to address a need expressed by districts, as well as a significant barrier to student employment. Information from the […]

Major states of primary education and early childhood, it has been transformed by the college When Kelly Whalen applied to colleges, Penn State Berks topped the list. In fact, it was the only college on his list. On May 7, she joined the “Pride of the Lion” when she walked across the stage as the […]

From August, students will be able to take advantage of an even more flexible course format BOSTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Schedule flexibility is frequently cited by students and teachers as a major benefit of working with VHS Learning’s asynchronous online courses. From August, students will be able to take advantage of an even […]

The purpose of the bill was to prevent the state from charging 22% interest on overdue school loans – as required for all defaulted debts. To prevent students from paying this interest, the Senate ruled that school loans were not a debt. (Car loans, mortgages, and everything people borrow money for remain debts.) Items that […]

From hotel studies to yoga, two years after parliament approved bills raising three tertiary institutions teaching Sanskrit to the level of central universities, an exercise has been launched to modernize Sanskrit education by widening the basket courses offered. Sources involved in the process said that most higher education institutions offering conventional Sanskrit courses are struggling […]

Three NC State College of Education graduates were recognized for their research efforts when they were selected to receive the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards at the college’s graduation ceremony in May 2022. Vance Kite ’21PHD won for the Department of STEM Education, Samira Syal ’22PHD for the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences and […]

Scott Forte New Hampshire CIBOR has your back. We’re staying strong and helping our New Hampshire legislators sift through this year’s bills and providing insight from industry experts on how to help the commercial and residential real estate market – one of the key drivers New Hampshire’s economy and tax revenue. We sent two delegates […]

Spring in Tucson brings many events to engage the community, celebrate local cultures and enjoy local food and drink. A new event this week revolves around a simple ingredient that has nourished communities in Arizona, Texas and Mexico for generations. Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta is the brainchild of Tucson City of Gastronomy and their counterparts […]

Chennai : Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, the third initiative in higher education of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, has opened admissions for its undergraduate programs – for the academic year 2022-23. The University is inviting applications for the six programs it offers in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Business and Economics. This year, the […]

It’s been barely a year since Dr. Shahnaz Savani has been appointed Fulbright Alternate for a research project dear to him: the gift of a renewed commitment to life in the small landlocked country of Tajikistan. Surrounded by the neighboring countries of Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Tajikistan lies in the heart of Central Asia […]

DUBLIN, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “United States E-Learning Market, Size, Share, Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Outlook, Impact of COVID-19, Business Analysis Report” has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Research and Markets Logo United States The e-learning market will grow with a double-digit CAGR of 12.5% ​​during the period 2021-2027 United States […]

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have recently declared their intention to offer the MBBS course in Hindi. This, if implemented, will help counter the hegemony of English in vocational education. However, it is important to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this measure given its historical chronology and the contextual particularities of the country. The […]

In 2020, public schools across the state let their students down, closing K-12 campuses for more than a year and offering inconsistent and inefficient online classes. Since then, education officials have often failed to recognize, and done too little to make up for, all the learning loss — which is why eighth graders in California […]

Notably, J&K’s university colleges have been hit by staff shortages for many years. In addition, the J&K government is also planning to maintain admission through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) from the next academic session (2023-2024). Universities were invited to develop a roadmap for the new initiative which will be implemented from the next […]

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of education bills into law on Thursday, including controversial legislation to ban “divisive concepts” in classrooms. House Bill 1084, known as the “Protect Students First Act”, defines “divisive concepts” as including such things as the teaching that one race is inherently superior to another, that the United […]

Dr. Kim Perez, Dr. Amber Nickell, and Hollie Marquess of FHSU’s Department of History. University Communication FHSU Fort Hays State University hosted its first Engaged Scholars Breakfast on Friday, April 22. A collaboration between Forsyth Library, University Communications and the Provost’s Office, the event was created to recognize faculty and staff whose work has expanded […]

Article by Ann Manser Photos by Office of Communications and Marketing and iStock April 29, 2022 Teachers and future teachers often want to include topics on equity and social justice in their classrooms – and are expected to do so under National Education Standards – but the addition of new material to their school schedules […]

TOPEKA — Republican lawmakers pushed through a mega education bill on Thursday to fully fund schools and enact more than a dozen policy provisions, including one that would allow students to transfer to any district. public school, no matter where they live. The ‘school choice’ measure allowing open enrollment, which comes into effect in the […]

Enrollment opened last week for discounted dual-credit courses at the University of Idaho. Classes are $75 per credit hour for Idaho residents. Classes can be taken in person on campus, online, or through blended instruction. Idaho students in grades 9 through 12 can participate in the U of I dual credit program. Idaho public and […]

IMG Academy is at the forefront of education, sport, and athletic and personal development. Known for its innovative approach to providing a transparent methodology that cultivates academic growth, athletic improvement, lifelong skills, while promoting social responsibility. The IMG Academy internship program prepares student-athletes to become the leaders and influencers of tomorrow. The storied history and […]

After San Dieguito Union High School Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward was furloughed last week for her controversial comments about Asian students, she and others say she is being unjustly persecuted in retaliation for filing a complaint about abusive behavior by a board member. Many in the community criticized James-Ward for saying at a recent school board […]

JUPITER, Florida., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Syllabi Solutions Announces Unique Patents for Competency-Based Education Courses and Programs. Patents cover method and apparatus for educational course development and provide a new way for higher education institutions, learning management systems and other vendors to deliver courses and educational programs superior. Characteristics and advantages of Syllabi Solutions […]

People produce about 2.5 quintillion data every day. Most of it belongs to tech-savvy internet users, across all industries. including education. In this industry, an immense amount of data is produced by teaching and learning activities. To be exact, by schools and students and a variety of online course. The question is how to process […]

Pornography, depending on who you talk to, is either the scourge of society or an expression of sexuality, albeit in a perverse way. Whatever your opinion on this, we can all agree that porn exists and is very readily available, readily accessible on the wonder we call the Internet. Surely you must have heard of […]

NNA | Update: April 23, 2022 5:03 p.m. STI New Delhi [India] April 23 (ANI/PNN): A jewelry education platform, JK Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry, is set to offer enhanced courses to create skilled masters in the jewelry industry. Courses are categorized into four subjects: Graduate in Polished and Rough Diamonds, Graduate in Jewelry […]

the herald Tendai Rupapa in MASVINGO GUIDED by a quest to further their education, thousands of women have come out from all districts of Masvingo Province to enroll in free life-changing courses through a partnership between the Open University of Zimbabwe (ZOU) and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation. aimed at empowering the […]

The Center for Education Through Exploration (ETX Center) at Arizona State University has launched a new K-16 online digital learning portal that empowers teachers with Earth and space science courses to create their own multimedia activities and lessons, an announcement last week announced. According to a press release, the project, “Infiniscope 2.0,” was created by […]

Amazon covers employee tuition for Ancora training courses, including professional trades, medical assisting, pharmaceutical technology, and CDL ARLINGTON, TX, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — According to a Gallup Survey at Amazon’s request, 48% of American workers would change jobs if offered job training opportunities and 65% of workers believe that employer-provided skills enhancement is very […]

Education students at Montclair State University join statewide calls to end the edTPA assessment. Students must pass the edTPA in order to receive teaching certification in New Jersey. Several education associations sent a letter to state legislators and the State Board of Education calling for the elimination of the edTPA. They list a variety of […]

Have you heard of The Open University (OU) at Cal State Fullerton? This is a program that allows students who are not currently admitted to take the same courses as a registered student. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered. “People choose to enroll through the Open University for a […]

Regulations to oversee them all The Secure and Fair Mortgage License Enforcement Act 2008 (SAFE Act) established a number of requirements that loan officers must meet to be licensed in their respective state. Requirements for non-bank LOs include a 20-hour pre-certification course; eight hours of annual CE courses; register with the National Mortgage Licensing System; […]

AUSTIN, TX, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — After the acquisition of TIPSⓇ (GetTIPS.com) and TIPSCertified.com in October 2021 and March 2022respectively, 360training.com is expanding its alcohol vendor-server training catalog by launching its first batch of TIPS alcohol courses in seven states: California, Georgia, Delaware, Montana, Rhode Island, South Dakotaand Tennessee. TIPS and 360training launch their […]

Wynn and Ziff are assistant professors of sociology and co-directors of the Community Research Center at Indianapolis University. They are Public Voice Fellows through the OpEd Project. The onslaught of bills on what can be taught in schools would imply that education is a zero-sum game. Florida recently enacted the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill […]

register here for The 74’s daily newsletter. Donate here to support The 74’s independent journalism. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, universities in Europe and the United States have condemned the war and completely severed ties with Russia. In the following Q&A, Arik Burakovsky, an expert on US-Russia relations, sheds […]

Technology in education is unavoidable. From classroom lessons to homework activities, tablets and learning management software have been fully integrated into our school systems. With the growth in the size of classrooms and the emphasis on creating a communication ecosystem, technology is making the push towards digitization more concrete. Today you have the opportunity to […]

The UMass Amherst Public Interest Technology Initiative (PIT@UMass) has announced its inaugural cohort of PIT Faculty Scholars for 2022-2023. Eleven individuals from five different colleges and schools on campus will develop or revamp nine undergraduate courses focused on technology of public interest. PIT@UMass is a new initiative focused on enhancing and expanding the education, research, […]

Except for the pathways carved out by native wildlife and their native hunters, our complex Illinois transportation network depends on planning. The same goes for many of the taken-for-granted commuter trails and bike lanes that criss-cross our communities. The Illinois organization responsible for much of this bike planning celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 13. […]

Sheridan County School District #2 has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. According to an April 12, 2022 SCSD #2 press release, NAMM is now in its 23rd year and the Top Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that […]

(photo courtesy of Gary Schools) The Indiana State Board of Education has given final approval for an alternate route license to expand Indiana’s pipeline of special education teachers. The SBOE has also approved two special education programs that will provide a transition into teaching programs for individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to become special […]

Fredonia Central School District continues to look for ways for students to succeed and enjoy school, and one such program that will be unveiled next year is the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway. The program will be unveiled across New York State for the upcoming school year and will provide high school students with […]

For the editor: South County faces a once-in-a-generation decision to gain both educational and economic benefits through a school district merger and reorganization. The details of this study are well documented in the jointly sponsored report for Berkshire Hills and Southern Berkshire Regional School Districts. The report features scenarios being considered by the 24-member, 8-city […]

Previously, financial reporting focused on historical results, but business owners and stakeholders increasingly want their trusted advisors to look to the future. NJBIZ spoke with some accounting leaders to find out how the profession is changing and what it means for business owners. Rotenberg “The complexity of financial reporting has increased dramatically over the past […]

Delphi is a four-day flagship conference taking place in the ancient city. Bill Papastergiadis was a speaker alongside Nick Lairgakis and Jimmy Kokotos, who focused on the contribution of the diaspora to structural change in Greece. Papastergiadis at the Delphi Economic Forum said, “Greece, with its rich history and culture, should become a global educational […]

RACINE — The Racine Family YMCA has offered a wide range of programs since 2004 to increase the strength and effectiveness of community life and improve local conditions. Recognizing the need to provide emotional health as part of comprehensive care for youth and families participating in its community development programs, the Racine Family YMCA has […]

As we near the end of another successful semester at Kean University, it’s time again for students to think about fall enrollment. As stressful and hectic as it can be to find the classes you need, while fitting them all into a specific schedule, we have help. Kean’s counselors are there to not only help […]

Penn State Extension has launched two new online courses, “Plant Identification and Use: Vines” and “Plant Identification and Use: Ground Cover” for landscapers, horticulture professionals and avid gardeners. In the “Plant Identification and Use: Ground Covers” course, landscapers learn to identify the most important genera and species of ground covers used in the Northeast and […]

TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation Career Services partners with local colleges to provide credentials for those seeking childcare certification. The program offers two certification options: a certificate in child care training and a master’s certificate in child development. “This certification is versatile,” said Taryn Taylor, Career Services Special Projects Officer. “It’s perfect for those interested in […]

Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposal that will allow undergraduates to pursue dual concentrations at its monthly meeting on Tuesday. About 91% of faculty voted in favor of the plan, which will allow College students to study two fields without writing a joint thesis. The policy change will […]

Renovation of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course — which has gone from one of America’s top public golf courses to a failed city asset — will also involve a new education and community engagement center, fares discounts for city residents, as well as partnerships with area school districts to provide job skills programs and other […]

Nanotechnology has taken the scientific world by storm. Many of us have heard about it in the media, but may not really know what it is. So, let us give you a brief idea. It is a field of science related to the study and development of things as small as atoms. Nanotechnology becomes “nano”, […]

According to a study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, only a quarter of Americans believe they’ve found their true purpose in life, while 40% don’t think or just don’t think you need to have a clear purpose. to live. But according to research, having purpose or direction is the secret sauce to living […]

We need to change our approach to liberal arts education McKenna Premus / College Daily We hear the term “liberal arts” like any other buzzword. Every college in modern America claims to be “a liberal arts school,” where every student has the opportunity to take a wide range of courses unrelated to their major. Most […]