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American Library Association Seeks Executive Director for School Librarians Division

American Library Association Seeks Executive Director for School Librarians Division

The American Library Association (ALA) is actively searching for a full-time Executive Director for its American Association of School Librarians (AASL) division. The AASL is the sole national professional membership organization dedicated to school librarians and their community, serving approximately 5,000 school librarians across various educational settings in the United States, Canada, and internationally, supported by 47 state and regional chapters. This role is crucial for advancing excellence in school librarianship through the development of standards, publications, continuing education, national conferences, and advocacy initiatives. Key programs include the biennial national conference, the National School Library Standards, and two journals, 'School Library Research' (SLR) and 'Knowledge Quest'. The new Executive Director will be responsible for providing strategic vision, operational leadership, and financial stewardship for the division, while also aligning AASL's priorities with ALA's broade...
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Texas A University Trials AI-Assisted Modules for Math Teacher Training with NSF Grant

Texas A University Trials AI-Assisted Modules for Math Teacher Training with NSF Grant

Texas A&M University is currently implementing AI-assisted modules to deliver real-time, personalized feedback within its math teacher training programs. This initiative is supported by a substantial $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The core objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of AI's adaptive questioning and feedback mechanisms in augmenting traditional teacher training methodologies. The university aims to understand how these AI tools can provide tailored support to aspiring math educators, potentially leading to more efficient and effective learning outcomes. This trial represents a significant step in integrating advanced artificial intelligence into educational development, specifically targeting the critical area of teacher preparation.
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Samuel Merritt University Graduates Outearn Ivy League Alumni in Post-Graduation Income

Samuel Merritt University Graduates Outearn Ivy League Alumni in Post-Graduation Income

Samuel Merritt University Graduates Outearn Ivy League Alumni in Post-Graduation Income
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Representative Susie Lee Introduces Bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to Address Higher Education Costs

Representative Susie Lee Introduces Bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to Address Higher Education Costs

Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), alongside Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), David Valadao (CA-22), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), has introduced the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act. This legislation aims to create a matched-savings program designed to help low-income students, including adult learners, cover the rising costs of higher education, such as tuition, books, and other related expenses. The bill is modeled after the successful Earn to Learn program, which has demonstrated positive outcomes in student retention and reduced reliance on student loans. Under the proposed program, qualifying students would deposit $500 into an educational savings account, which would then be matched at an 8:1 ratio through a combination of university support and public or philanthropic funding. This structure could allow participants to receive up to $4,500 per academic year for their educational needs. The initiative seeks to address the significant student loan debt crisis in the United States, with Nevada alone facing a...
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3 New York colleges rank among LinkedIn's 50 best for career success

3 New York colleges rank among LinkedIn's 50 best for career success

Cornell, Columbia and Colgate made LinkedIn's 2026 list, with Cornell ranking No. 8 nationally.
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New Ohio Senate Bill Aims to Legislate Higher Education Viewpoints, Expanding State Control Over Curriculum

New Ohio Senate Bill Aims to Legislate Higher Education Viewpoints, Expanding State Control Over Curriculum

A new Ohio Senate bill, S.B. 461, introduced by State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), seeks to legislate viewpoints in higher education, further expanding the state's control over curriculum. This bill follows Senate Bill 1, which mandated civics courses to include specific readings, but S.B. 461 goes further by granting an Ohio Civics Board 'sole and exclusive authority over all aspects of American civic literacy courses,' including course modality, syllabi, class size, faculty teachers, and content. Senator Cirino has openly stated his intention to 'close the loophole' that he believes allows professors to teach versions of American history that are not sufficiently 'patriotic,' aiming to ensure specific viewpoints are taught.
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New York Attorney General Seeks Dismissal of St. John’s University Lawsuit Against Labor Board

New York Attorney General Seeks Dismissal of St. John’s University Lawsuit Against Labor Board

The New York Attorney General's office has requested a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by St. John’s University. The university is suing the New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) after withdrawing recognition from its two faculty unions, which have been in place for 56 years. St. John's President Brian Shanley stated that the university's Catholic-centered mission was hindered by the collective bargaining relationship. Following the university's action, the unions filed unfair labor practice charges against St. John's. The university then sued PERB, seeking to block the board from processing these charges. The Attorney General's office argues that the federal court should not intervene in ongoing PERB proceedings, citing precedent, and contends that the university's claims of potential harm are hypothetical.
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Emory University Professors Implement Life-Centered Pedagogy to Address Student Well-being Amidst Global Crises

Emory University Professors Implement Life-Centered Pedagogy to Address Student Well-being Amidst Global Crises

Professors Christine Ristaino and Hong Li at Emory University have observed a significant increase in student depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, they have shifted their teaching approach to a 'Life-Centered Pedagogy.' This new method integrates academic learning with students' personal experiences and well-being. For instance, in their 'Noodle Narratives on the Silk Road' course, a midterm cooking project required students to prepare a noodle dish with personal or cultural significance. This assignment encouraged reflection on family connections and cultural heritage, fostering a sense of community and emotional support among students. The initiative led to the creation of a website, 'Pandemic Noodles,' featuring student-contributed recipes and stories, which gained attention from various news outlets, highlighting the project's success in connecting students globally during a challenging period.
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California Assembly Advances Measure to Narrow Affirmative Action Ban for 2028 Ballot

California Assembly Advances Measure to Narrow Affirmative Action Ban for 2028 Ballot

The California State Assembly has approved Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 (ACA 7), sending it to voters for the November 7, 2028, ballot. This measure aims to modify Proposition 209, a 1996 constitutional amendment that prohibited discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting. ACA 7 seeks to narrow this ban within public education, specifically by limiting its application to only higher education admissions and enrollment. This means that K-12 education would no longer be subject to the prohibition on racial discrimination and race-based preferential treatment. The bill's proponents, including Assemblymember Corey Jackson, argue that Proposition 209 has been subject to overly broad interpretation and that ACA 7 provides clarity by focusing the ban specifically on higher education. This move follows a previous attempt in 2020 (Proposition 16) to fully repeal Proposition 209, which voters r...
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Missouri State University Receives $489,183 NSF Award for Deep Learning Research

Missouri State University Receives $489,183 NSF Award for Deep Learning Research

Missouri State University's Department of Computer Science in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has been granted a $489,183 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This three-year award, designated as an 'REU Site: Applied Research in Deep Learning' project, is the department's first NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site grant. The project, set to begin on October 1, 2026, aims to provide undergraduate students nationwide with opportunities to engage in research related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Led by principal investigator Dr. Mohammed Belkhouche, with co-principal investigators Dr. Siming Liu and Dr. Mukulika Ghoshe, and including professors Dr. Jamil Saquer and Dr. Hui Liu, the initiative will allow 30 undergraduate students over three summers to conduct hands-on research in areas such as deep learning, cybersecurity, robotics, autonomous systems, and social media analysis. Students will work closely with faculty, develop research and pr...
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Felix Cox Achieves Chartered Engineer Status with CIBSE

Felix Cox Achieves Chartered Engineer Status with CIBSE

Felix Cox Achieves Chartered Engineer Status with CIBSE
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Students Reconsidering Majors and Career Paths Due to AI, CNBC Survey Reveals

Students Reconsidering Majors and Career Paths Due to AI, CNBC Survey Reveals

A recent CNBC and SurveyMonkey Quarterly AI and Jobs Survey indicates that a significant number of students and workers currently enrolled in school are re-evaluating their academic and career choices due to the perceived impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Nearly one-third (31%) of these individuals have either changed or considered changing their target industry because of AI. This figure rises to 39% among unemployed students. The survey, conducted from July 22 to 27, polled 1,686 students and workers across the U.S. and has a modeled error estimate of plus or minus 2 percentage points. Beyond industry changes, 45% of respondents are reconsidering the skills they are developing, 34% are changing the types of jobs they are applying for, and 35% are rethinking the companies they hope to join. Stephanie Park, a 20-year-old sophomore, exemplifies this trend, expressing concerns about how AI might transform her desired career as a doctor and researcher, particularly regarding the 'human side of medicine....