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Scholars from UCR's School of Education have received two $75,000 grants from the Spencer Foundation.
Their research will address the racial climate in teacher education programs across the United States.
The goal is to develop recommendations to improve racial literacy within teacher education and promote a more inclusive learning environment for prospective teachers.
The Spencer Foundation is based in Chicago and has been funding education research since 1971.
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Waynesboro Area School District Expands Preschool Program 
Ripple effects of hosting Pre-k Counts programs at high schools.Waynesboro Area School District expands preschool program.High school students build confidence and leadership skills.Preschoolers...more
Ripple effects of hosting Pre-k Counts programs at high schools.Waynesboro Area School District expands preschool program.High school students build confidence and leadership skills.Preschoolers...more
10 Years of Research, Creativity At the Creative School 
The Creative School is celebrating its 10th anniversary with RUBIX, an annual exhibition and symposium.The faculty is at the forefront of groundbreaking, transdisciplinary work that pushes...more
The Creative School is celebrating its 10th anniversary with RUBIX, an annual exhibition and symposium.The faculty is at the forefront of groundbreaking, transdisciplinary work that pushes...more
Cac Holds First Student and Faculty Show 
The Creative Arts Center's upcoming first ever "Student and Faculty" show is scheduled to kick off with a reception on Friday from 4:30 to 6 pm.The new show, expected to include some 100 pieces...more
The Creative Arts Center's upcoming first ever "Student and Faculty" show is scheduled to kick off with a reception on Friday from 4:30 to 6 pm.The new show, expected to include some 100 pieces...more
American Association of Colleges and Universities (Aac&Amp;U) Announces Michael Ben-Avie ... 
The award was presented on April 4, 2025, at the AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The Terrel L Rhodes Game Changer Award is awarded annually to individuals or...more
The award was presented on April 4, 2025, at the AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The Terrel L Rhodes Game Changer Award is awarded annually to individuals or...more
Wright State Celebrates Educators, Innovative Practices At Learn Local Conference 
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
From Environmental Storytelling to Hydroponics, Student Cohort Crafts Solutions For A Better Future 
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Florida's Sb 918 Proposes Rolling Back Child Labor Laws For 14+ Year Olds. Fair or Too Fast? 
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Why Young 'Next Gen' Entrepreneurs Want Innovation and Personal Banking 
A new generation of decision-makers is changing practices with their innovative solutions, mixed banking preferences, and reliance on social media for education.These individuals, defined as those...more
A new generation of decision-makers is changing practices with their innovative solutions, mixed banking preferences, and reliance on social media for education.These individuals, defined as those...more
Afdb's Ennova to Connect Entrepreneurs Towards Growth Opportunities 
The launch took place on 26 February at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.The African Development Bank contributed $26,000 to support the summit as an official "knowledge partner" The...more
The launch took place on 26 February at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.The African Development Bank contributed $26,000 to support the summit as an official "knowledge partner" The...more
Charlevoix Scholarship 
The Crystal Kay Charlevoix Memorial Scholarship to be offered to a Norway High School graduate in 2025 and to a North Dickinson High School Graduate in 2026.For more information on available grants...more
The Crystal Kay Charlevoix Memorial Scholarship to be offered to a Norway High School graduate in 2025 and to a North Dickinson High School Graduate in 2026.For more information on available grants...more
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Energy Giants Go Public on Carbon Pollution Pricing Strategies
Some of the biggest public companies in the United States, including Wal-Mart, Walt Disney Co., Microsoft, have adopted carbon pollution pricing strategies.
