der Building Better School Boards: 3 Strategies for District Leaders By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Here are strategies for creating strong, respectful, productive relationships between superintendents and school boards. Full Article School+boards
der Trustees November recap: Board approves projects, elects new leaders By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:34:18 -0500 The Penn State Board of Trustees concluded its November meetings, giving final approval to several capital projects and electing new officers, among other actions, Nov. 7-8 at the University Park campus. Full Article
der Retired pharmaceutical leader to address Abington summer/fall graduates By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:28:20 -0500 Alumnus Marvin Johnson Jr. will share personal and professional lessons from his distinguished career leading large-scale global pharmaceutical initiatives with new Penn State Abington graduates. Full Article
der York Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate group wins 16 national awards By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:49:43 -0400 Penn State York’s Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate group took home 16 awards from the national competition in Orlando, Florida, at the end of June. Full Article
der Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:22:08 -0500 House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Full Article Politics
der Thune, Cornyn and Scott make their case to be next Republican Senate leader By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:35:36 -0500 Senate Republicans return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be the new party leader in the chamber. Full Article Politics
der Five Commonwealth Campus leaders to retire from Penn State By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:48:00 -0400 Five Penn State Commonwealth Campus leaders will be retiring from the University in the coming weeks and months, Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini has announced. Full Article
der Eberly College modernizes science major to reflect interdisciplinary nature By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:22:55 -0500 The science major in the Penn State Eberly College of Science has been renamed integrative science as part of a modern refresh to reflect its interdisciplinary nature. Full Article
der From kindergarten to college: Trio continue education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:48:16 -0400 They first met in kindergarten, and now they’re in college together. Caleb Balas, Nikolas Kistner and Alexis McGrady were educated at Hanover Area schools throughout elementary, middle and high school. Coming from a graduating class of 111 students, they frequently saw each other throughout school. Since they each made their college choice individually, they didn’t know they would continue to see each other at Penn State Wilkes-Barre — and all three said it’s nice seeing familiar faces. Full Article
der Penn State Wilkes-Barre chosen as ‘Best College Campus' in readers' choice award By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:39:52 -0400 Penn State Wilkes-Barre was selected as “Best College Campus” in a local media group’s annual readers’ choice awards program. Full Article
der God speaks through thunder and whispers By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:39:24 +0000 A long-term worker shares with a local man in the middle of a thunderstorm, discovering his interest in Jesus. Full Article
der Q&A: 'HumIn Focus' series considers the societal value of higher education By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:04:39 -0400 The next episode of "HumIn Focus," a web series from Penn State’s Humanities Institute, will focus on “Teaching Humanity: The Social Value of Higher Education.” It premieres at 9 p.m. on Oct. 24 on WPSU TV and will be available for streaming. Full Article
der News24 Business | Exec pay: Shoprite forced to engage unhappy shareholders By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 06:22:35 Investors holding more than a quarter of Shoprite shares opposed its executive pay, requiring SA's largest retailer to address dissenting shareholders' concerns. Full Article
der News24 Business | Elon Musk is making a habit of joining Trump’s calls with leaders By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 19:07:15 Elon Musk surfaced once more in a round of phone calls US President-elect Donald Trump is making with world leaders, driving home the billionaire's outsized influence in the next administration. Full Article
der News24 Business | Court orders Nulaid owner Quantum to reinstate director it removed in boardroom war By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 19:07:19 Nulaid owner Quantum Foods has been ordered to reinstate a nonexecutive director it removed after requesting to see the legal advice it relied on in refusing a shareholders' meeting request for board changes. Full Article
der News24 Business | Growth-hungry Premier says it would even consider snapping up RCL, Libstar By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 07:00:21 Blue Ribbon and Snowflake owner Premier Foods is on the prowl for acquisitions, including the likes of JSE-listed food producers like Remgro-controlled RCL Foods, Libstar and RFG, if they ever become available. Full Article
der Do 2nd Graders Need Homework? Texas Teacher Says No By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 A simple letter home to parents explaining a Texas 2nd grade teacher's no-homework policy has gone viral and is leading to more discussion about what's appropriate for elementary school students. Full Article Elementaryschools
der A Classroom Strategy for Math: Have Students 'Notice and Wonder' (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 This elementary routine encourages students to make sense of a math problem by listing what they both notice and wonder about the given information. Full Article Elementaryschools
der Attention School Leaders: Students Are Demanding Anti-Racist Curriculum and Instruction By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Students in cities around the country are organizing petition drives that are generating thousands of signatures to demand that their schools offer anti-racist curricula and instruction. Full Article Curriculum+and+instruction
der Cognitive decline and loneliness linked in older adults over short time periods By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:53:43 -0500 Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development. Full Article
der DeVos: Give Religious Groups Equal Consideration for Education Grants By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The new U.S. Department of Education guidance creates a federal process for individuals and organizations to file complaints under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Full Article Religion
der Visiting an underground church By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:44:13 +0000 Despite being aware of the need for discretion when talking about Jesus, Argentinian Cecilia felt no fear while she was in Central Asia. Full Article
der 'They don’t understand what love is' By www.om.org Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 15:12:17 +0000 Noy shares her journey of experiencing God's love for herself and forgiving the community that persecuted her family. Full Article
der Transgender Teachers Speak Out on What They Need From School Leaders By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In a recent video message, transgender teachers urge school leaders to make schools more welcoming by examining their own biases and implementing inclusive policies. Full Article Teachingprofession
der Still Mostly White and Female: New Federal Data on the Teaching Profession By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Here are five takeaways on the teaching profession from the newly released 2017-18 National Teacher and Principal Survey. Full Article Teachingprofession
der Sustainability to host Indigenous food sovereignty leader and chef Tawnya Brant By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:13:41 -0500 Penn State Sustainability is wrapping up its semester of programming with both a Sustainability Showcase Series and an Intersections Film Series centered on Indigenous food and foodways. Chef Tawnya Brant — a Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) woman, Indigenous food sovereignty leader, restaurant owner, and recent "Top Chef Canada contestant" —will join SustainPSU for a series of events. Full Article
der Penn State welcomes new cohort of Emerging Academic Leaders for fall 2024 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Penn State has announced the selection of 23 faculty members for the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program for fall 2024. This initiative highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional potential for academic leadership and innovation within their fields. Full Article
der Fayette student emerges as student government leader while pursuing second degree By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:13:32 -0500 Joshua Krause graduated from Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in May 2024 with a bachelor of science in electro-mechanical engineering technology and a minor in business. Now pursuing a second degree in project and supply chain management, Krause has cemented himself as a prominent student leader. Full Article
der Penn State ranked in top 50 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:24:58 -0500 Penn State has been ranked as the No. 28 school for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship magazine in the partnership's annual ratings released Nov. 12, moving up five spots from the previous year. Among schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, Penn State came in at No. 4. Full Article
der Delaware State Housing Authority To Begin Issuing Final Federal Homeowner And Homebuyer Funding By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:06:28 +0000 Final Federal Assistance Is Available Through Early 2024; State-Funded Assistance Is Still Available and Ongoing Dover, Del., September 18, 2023 – As part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Delaware Diamonds Home Loan Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Home Sweet Home Program
der DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage Relief Program As Federal Funding Expires By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:52:19 +0000 Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9, 2024 – The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is no longer accepting new applications for financial assistance to cover delinquent homeowner association fees, homeowner’s insurance, and lot rent fees. Applications for monthly payment assistance will end […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority
der 'Freedom to grow in ministry and leadership' By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:47:30 +0000 Brazil’s mission training programme provides practical experience and cross-cultural knowledge for participants heading overseas. Full Article
der Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program Looks to Remove Barriers, Empower Primary Care Providers By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:49:00 +0000 WILMINGTON – The Delaware Children’s Department has launched a program that links pediatric primary care providers with free psychiatry consultations and assistance to streamline behavioral health care for children and youth. Implemented in 2019, the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program (DCPAP) is a beneficial resource for primary care providers serving young people with behavioral health needs. […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families children's mental health Health care
der Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate Adoption with Virtual Event By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:35:44 +0000 WILMINGTON – Delaware officials, families, friends and community partners joined together on National Adoption Day to recognize the resilience of families who have embarked on the journey of adoption in the past year. Hosted by the Interagency Committee on Adoption, which is a coalition of adoption organizations and stakeholders from across the state, the annual National […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families News National Adoption Day
der DCPAP Adds Consulting Psychiatrists, Offers New Office Hours for Providers By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:32:50 +0000 WILMINGTON – The Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program has expanded and updated its service offerings for participating pediatric primary care providers. Over the summer, the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program, known as DCPAP, added three new child psychiatrists to offer consultations to pediatric serving primary care providers. Saurabh Gupta, M.D., Narpinder Malhi, M.D., and Markian […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families
der Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate Adoption with Virtual Event By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:26:15 +0000 WILMINGTON – For the second year in a row, Delaware officials, families, friends and community partners joined together virtually on National Adoption Day to recognize the resilience of families who have embarked on the journey of adoption in the past year. The National Adoption Day event on Saturday, November 20, hosted by the statewide Interagency Committee […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families
der Stakeholders Unveil New Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:27:52 +0000 WILMINGTON – Child abuse is your issue. That’s the key message from the 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month awareness campaign debuting this April. A collaboration of the Child Protection Accountability Commission’s Training Committee, this multi-faceted campaign seeks to raise awareness on social media and utilize DART bus shelters, state agency buildings, the Christiana Mall and […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families News
der Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate National Adoption Month By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:18:58 +0000 Annual event honors families adopting and family service workers DOVER – On November 18, the State of Delaware came together to celebrate National Adoption Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of adoption and the support available to adoptive families. This special program, hosted by the Interagency Committee on Adoption, a collaboration between Delaware’s […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families News adopt adoption Delaware Children's Department Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families Division of Family Services DSCYF Governor Carney Lt. Governor Bethany-Hall-Long National Adoption Month
der Equity-Focused Leadership Is Risky. Do It Anyway By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 As superintendents, we must make the system work for all students—however socially, politically, and professionally dangerous it may be, writes Demond A. Means. Full Article Achievement+gap
der The Dangerous Narrative That Lurks Under the 'Achievement Gap' By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Black students are not to blame for their lack of educational opportunities, argues assistant principal Eric Higgins. Full Article Achievement+gap
der Fellowship beyond borders By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:16:19 +0000 Marloes Achterveld, from the Netherlands, shares about falling in love with the people of Curarrehue in southern Chile during OM Chile's Intensive Missions Training. Full Article
der Servant leadership at TeenStreet By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 15:09:36 +0000 Leader of OM Germany serves in the kitchen during TeenStreet, OM’s annual week-long international youth congress that started on Saturday. Full Article
der A Year After Woman Goes Missing, Probe Finds Friend's Role In Her Murder By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:49:15 +0530 More than a year after a woman's body was recovered from a creek in the Thane district of Maharashtra, police have found that she was pushed to death from a bridge by her lover for resisting his sexual advances, officials said on Tuesday. Full Article
der Goods Train Derails In Telangana, 20 Trains Cancelled By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:16:30 +0530 The goods train was carrying iron ore and derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, officials said. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Full Article
der Probe Agency Links Assets Worth Rs 4 Crore To Chinese Man In Money Laundering Case By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:34:42 +0530 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 4 crore as part of a money laundering investigation against a Chinese national staying "illegally" in India and his associate. Full Article
der Insight: These Countries Offer 'Assisted Dying' Or Are Considering It. How It's Done By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:22:50 +0530 Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way for the law to change. Below is a list of countries which allow people to choose to end their lives or are considering doing so. Full Article
der A Year After Woman Goes Missing, Probe Finds Friend's Role In Her Murder By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:50:36 +0530 More than a year after a woman's body was recovered from a creek in the Thane district of Maharashtra, police have found that she was pushed to death from a bridge by her lover for resisting his sexual advances, officials said on Tuesday. Full Article
der How The Church Of England, Hit By Unprecedented Scandal, Will Pick Its Next Leader By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:17:43 +0530 The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned over an abuse cover-up scandal on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented moment for the Church of England. Full Article
der Goods Train Derails In Telangana, 20 Trains Cancelled By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:16:30 +0530 The goods train was carrying iron ore and derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, officials said. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Full Article
der Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:20:01 +0530 Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This research highlights the cosmopolitan nature of Pompeii’s society and opens a new chapter in understanding life before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Full Article