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Israel forcibly drafts ultra-Orthodox seminary students
(MENAFN) Israel’s military plans to forcibly draft 54,000 ultra-Orthodox seminary students this month after the Supreme Court overturned their long-standing exemptions, the IDF announced on Sunday via Telegram. Military service is compulsory for...

“Weight loss jabs won’t go far enough”: Royal College of Physicians urges more radical obesity action after 80% of doctors report rising cases
In its new position statement, the RCP said ‘medication alone will not be enough to make meaningful progress on tackling obesity’, and calls for further policies including reducing the ‘aggressive marketing and advertising’ of unhealthy food,...

Community Comes Alive in Mural Created by LearningWorks Students at Waterboro Elementary School
A once-plain hallway at Waterboro Elementary School has been transformed into a vibrant mural, thanks to the creativity and teamwork of LearningWorks students. What began as a request from school administration to “add some color” quickly evolved...

Maine Educational Leaders Honored for Advancing Academics, Career Pathways, and Public Education
Pictured: Craig Larrabee, President, Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG), speaking to the audience after receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service to Education Award. The Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA) recently recognized five...

Federal Trial Set to Address Trump’s Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Academics
(MENAFN) A federal court in Boston is set to hear a pivotal trial on Monday addressing a lawsuit that contests President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to deport foreign students and academics engaged in pro-Palestinian activism, media...

School Inclusion of Individuals with Hearing Assistance in Regular Classrooms
Advancing inclusive education for hearing-impaired students through FM and Roger systems, visual supports, and teacher training in mainstream classrooms. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hearing loss, or auditory...

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to assume leadership of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium
ORLANDO, Fla., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams recently announced that the organization has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium,...

Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 33 Students for Top ACT Scores
News Release July 7, 2025 Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda June 10th to recognize graduates from the class of 2025 who achieved a top score on their ACT college...

Meet the New Agents of Change: uSport.ai is Set to Democratize College Sports Recruiting with AI
Transforming college sports recruiting with AI-powered agents that make athlete-to-coach connections faster, fairer, and more accessible. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The recruiting world has long been dominated...

Joybird’s Treehouse to Host Free Webinar on Academic Success for Underserved Students
Dallas, TX , July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joybird’s Treehouse, a culturally responsive education platform founded by veteran educator Joyce Caraway, today announced its second national webinar, “Master the Grade: Keys to Academic Success &...

IB Students Across Canada Receive Their Results
More than 13,168 IB Students in Canada and 202,103 Worldwide Received Their Diploma Program (DP) and Career-Related Program (CP) Exam Results OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 202,103 students worldwide received their...

IB Students Across the United States Receive Their Results
More Than 100,081 IB students in the U.S and 202,103 Worldwide Received Their Diploma Program (DP) and Career-related Program (CP) Exam Results WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 202,103 International Baccalaureate...

Ministry of Education and Sports, with support from Australia, supports multigrade teachers with a new step-by-step Teacher Development Video
Key techniques shown in the video include: Using a shared introduction to engage both grades at the start; adapting activities from the Teacher Guides so one grade can work independently while the teacher instructs the other; making and using...

Discover Career Freedom on Independence Weekend with Healthcare Opportunities at Tarzana Treatment Centers College
In a time when celebrating freedom is overshadowed by fears of high costs and job loss, working in the behavioral healthcare field offers security and hope LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the nation...

Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students Launches Nationwide to Support Future Leaders Addressing Critical Challenges in Healthcare
ST. LOUIS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students is now officially accepting applications for the 2026 award cycle. Created to recognize and support the aspirations of undergraduate students...

China establishes IDSEA to advance deep space research
(MENAFN) China has inaugurated the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), a new global academic organization focused on advancing deep space research, during an event held Monday in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province. The...

Ukraine push for Russian speaking negligence in schools
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s education ombudsman has suggested that schoolteachers should pretend not to understand Russian when interacting with students, reinforcing the government's push to prioritize Ukrainian in public life—even though many citizens...

Academic collaboration in focus as WTO Chairs Programme looks ahead to MC14
Since its launch in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme has supported academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. This year, the programme welcomed five new universities – from the Dominican Republic,...

Funding for Classroom Pets Available to Teachers
Forest Hill, Md., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. The Pets in the Classroom grant program, which was established by the Pet Care Trust,...

College Financial Aid for More New York Veterans
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of New York State’s Veterans Tuition Awards Program, which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under this historic expansion, all veterans who served at least...