A new job training center in Aurora, focused on green energy fields, marked a significant milestone by celebrating its first graduating class. The center, run by the 548 Foundation, is part of the CEJA Workforce Development Hub, located in a repurposed facility at 649 S. River St. The center’s funding comes from the state Climate […]
Takeout containers accumulate across college campuses as universities aim to balance sustainability with the convenience culture. Carla Iansiti, a sustainability officer at Michigan State University (MSU), describes the situation as a nightmare. Students shifted to takeout dining during the COVID-19 pandemic due to closed dining halls and limited seating, and many maintained this habit even […]
The Department of Justice has recently indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), sparking renewed interest in the organization’s role in civil rights policy. A House Judiciary Committee hearing aims to examine how the SPLC has influenced this field, although outcomes are uncertain. The hearing’s attention on the SPLC is intended to highlight concerns about […]
The California State University (CSU) system plans to become the first major educational institution powered by artificial intelligence. It signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu, a tool designed for educational use. This agreement was extended for $13 million annually for the next three years. “No other university is doing this, not […]
A trial in Paris is underway for a former school employee accused of sexually assaulting eight children. The case highlights an ongoing crisis with child abuse allegations in over 130 schools, kindergartens, and nurseries in the French capital. The accused, referred to in French media as David G. for privacy reasons, was suspended last April […]
Nine out of ten parents in the United States believe their children are performing at or above grade level in reading and math, but many are mistaken. National Assessment of Educational Progress (N.A.E.P.) data shows that the actual proficiency rates among eighth graders are 30 percent for reading and 28 percent for math. This discrepancy […]
Starting July 1, millions of borrowers will face an important decision regarding their student loans, as new repayment options are introduced due to changes enacted by the Trump administration. These changes follow the dismantling of the Biden-era repayment plan known as SAVE, which aimed to provide an affordable income-driven repayment option. The new legislation, passed […]
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to begin on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. This event brings together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These remarkable spellers have risen from millions of competitors nationwide, with hopes to achieve the recognition others have grasped in previous years. This year, ESPN’s Mina Kimes will present the event. […]
Education Leadership Appointment at Indiana University Northwest Indiana University Northwest has appointed Andrae Marak as its new Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs starting June 1. Marak brings extensive experience in higher education leadership. Most recently, he was the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Previously, […]
In Red Wing, Minnesota, efforts to teach kindness alongside traditional subjects like reading and math are gaining momentum. The U.S. spends vast sums on education annually, but kindness often doesn’t make the curriculum. In some schools, however, kindness is being prioritized. Kindness 101 is a program that leverages stories from CBS News’s “On the Road” […]