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Ansys, Intel Foundry Collaborate on Multiphysics Analysis Solution for EMIB 2.5D Assembly Tech

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2024 — Ansys and Intel Foundry have collaborated to provide multiphysics signoff solutions for Intel’s innovative 2.5D chip assembly technology, which uses EMIB technology to connect the […]

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Ansys Enables 3D Multiphysics Visualization of Next-Gen 3D-IC Designs with NVIDIA Omniverse

PITTSBURGH, June 19, 2024 — Ansys today announced that it is adopting NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) to offer 3D-IC designers valuable insights from Ansys’ physics solver results through […]

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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' available for rent Tuesday

Lionsgate announced Monday that "Megalopolis" will be available for a $19.99 rental on video-on-demand Tuesday.




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Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan working on a singing competition series for CBS

Country music star Blake Shelton and writer-producer Taylor Sheridan are working on a new reality competition series for CBS called "The Road."




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Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools

A federal judge has blocked a new bill in Louisiana that would require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in the state's publicly-funded schools.




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Staff of publisher Hachette issues open letter to protest new conservative book imprint

A team of U.S. employees at Hachette wrote an open letter to management in protest over a new conservative book imprint created in wake of last week's Donald Trump victory headed by a known far-right publisher.




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Lunchables pulled from school lunch programs due to low demand

Lunchables are being pulled from school menus throughout the United States, after food manufacturer Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday that demand for the meal kits has dropped.




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On This Day, Nov. 13: Supreme Court rules against segregation on public transport

On Nov. 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal district court's ruling in Browder v. Gayle (1956) that segregation on interstate buses was unconstitutional.




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Nvidia briefly unseats Apple as world’s most valuable company

Chip-maker Nvidia on Friday briefly became the world's most valuable company after surpassing Apple in total market value, but Apple regained its top position by the close of trading.




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NASA identifies nine possible landing regions for Artemis III moon mission

NASA has identified nine possible landing sites for its Artemis III mission in September 2026 that will return astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, the space agency announced Monday.




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NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return

The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month.




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The Social Epidemic That Doubles Depression And Anxiety Risk

It is linked to higher risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts.




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Break the bad news bubble (Part 1) | Angus Hervey

We're stuck in a bad news bubble, says Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. He shares some of the compelling stories too often left out of our daily news — from a decline in AIDS deaths to decreased deforestation in the Amazon to more effective school feeding programs and greater acceptance of LGBTQ people in many countries. (This conversation with TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers was recorded on September 5, 2024.)




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Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson

How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Rafitoson discusses how citizen assemblies — meetings where ordinary citizens get educated about democracy — empower communities to protect their rights, debate important civic questions and take action to create a brighter future.




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CBT: How Checking Contributes to Mental Health Problems (Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety)

Although common ‘disorders’ (e.g., eating disorders, anxiety, and depression) look different on the surface, there are some common underlying mechanisms. One of these is checking. I’m going to go explain the role of checking in a selection of common mental health problems. Checking in Health Anxiety Examples: – Person goes to the Dr for blood […]

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30 Days of Mindfulness Printable PDF

I have a free 30 Day Project Calendar that you can use for practicing mindfulness.  There are some instructions and tips at the bottom of the calendar itself and also some more in-depth tips below the image.  If you want to print the calendar, you may prefer this printable PDF version.   Full Instructions Mindfulness […]

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One State Polls the Public on Whether to Reopen Schools

As Montana's governor pursues a plan to gradually reopen the state, the state education department is relying in part on public opinion to decide whether to reopen schools this year.




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Black Parents Force District to End Academic Tracking

Fed up with their district’s unmet pledges to stop steering African American students into low-level classes, parents take action.




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Hacked and Cut Off From the Public: This Is School Board Business in the Coronavirus Crisis

Social distancing is forcing school business to be conducted virtually, putting school boards in the difficult spot of making crucial decisions on spending and other issues without the same level of public input.




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Rhode Island to Promote Blended Learning Through Nonprofit Partnership

The Rhode Island Department of Education and the nonprofit Learning Accelerator are teaming to develop a strategic plan and a communications strategy aimed at expanding blended learning.




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States Must Change, Too For Blended Learning

Lisa Duty of The Learning Accelerator, a Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Highlander Institute funding partner, outlines the Rhode Islands's commitment to a blended learning future. She describes how the state is developing its new five-year strategic plan that's engaging RIDE's Ambas




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Are Strained Police Relations With Black Teens a Solvable Problem?

A leadership program for young Black men looks to confront racism in law enforcement. Corey Mitchell explains.




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Public aid for private schools lands at Michigan's top court




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Enrollment in Missouri public schools declines by 3.2%




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Key role for Black policy leaders on Biden's transition team




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Number of students with virus doubled within week, data show




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Denver public schools go remote for rest of semester




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ESSA Forces Uncomfortable Conversations in Massachusetts Over School Spending

Relying on newly available data under ESSA, a local advocacy group found several districts that spend more money on wealthy students than poor students, despite the state's intentions.




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MCAS testing to continue, but some changes possible




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Kentucky Teen Once Subject of Viral Video Warns Republicans of 'Outrage Mob'

A Kentucky teen who became the subject of a viral video after a class field trip warned viewers of the Republican National Convention of an "outrage mob" that threatens to silence conservative viewpoints.




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Federal Appeals Court Lifts Block on Kentucky School Closure Order

The injunction would have let private religious schools reopen despite the governor's order barring in-person instruction.




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Kentucky Religious School Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block State Closure Order

Danville Christian Academy is seeking emergency relief from the COVID-19 closure order after losing in federal appeals court.




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Doubling Recess Time to Put Play Back in the School Day

The Virginia Beach City schools, urged on by parents, decided to make a big change, doubling the amount of recess the district offered, from just 15 minutes a day to 30.




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Do America's Public Schools Owe Black People Reparations?

School districts must make amends for their racist history, writes Daarel Burnette II. What should that look like?




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Selective Virginia Public High School to Drop Standardized Admissions Test

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will see a new test-free admissions process by November, district leaders say.




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Despite Court Ruling, N.C.'s State Chief, Board Still Quibble Over Who's in Charge

The state's elected superintendent and the governor-appointed state board have been in a legal dispute since 2016 over who should oversee the many tasks of the education department.




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North Carolina Teachers Say Conditions in Schools Are 'Unacceptable'

North Carolina teachers had press conferences in seven locations across the state to criticize education spending levels.




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The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students

Building science lessons around phenomena that students know equally and can see in their own lives is making the subject more relevant and interesting.




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Where They Are: The Nation's Small But Growing Population of Black English-Learners

In five northern U.S. states, black students comprise more than a fifth of ELL enrollment.




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New Public Data Tool Lets You See What Curricula Schools in Nebraska Are Using

Nebraska's education department released an interactive instructional materials map last week, showing what curricula districts have adopted for English-language arts, math, and K-8 science.




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MCAS testing to continue, but some changes possible




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The Problem With Giving Math Tests Online, and How Teachers Are Solving It

With many students working remotely, there’s no point in administering assessments that ask students to come up with a single answer; it’s simply too easy to cheat.




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School district to pay $200K to settle public records battle




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A Once Homeless Teen Earned $3 Million in Scholarship Offers. Here's What Made His Story Possible

Tupac Mosley overcame homelessness to graduate as valedictorian, writes Jonathan E. Collins, but there’s an overlooked part of his inspirational story: policy.




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New Jersey Postpones PARCC Exam After Technical Problems

New Jersey is one of many states that have experienced problems with the online administering of standardized testing this year.




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STEM Blossoms in California Salad Bowl

Along with winter vegetables, STEM is blooming in Imperial County. Dennis and Daniel Gibbs are growing young scientists by transplanting the scientific method to the second grade.




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Utah public school enrollment falls for 1st time since 2000