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National Guard firefighters finally back to work — but Trump’s militarization of LA has pulled cops from the street and teachers out of classrooms
Task Force Rattlesnake is a specialized crew of over 300 Cal Guard members who partner with CAL FIRE to prevent and fight wildfires — clearing brush, cutting fire lines, and deploying on the frontlines of the state’s peak fire season. For weeks,...

Free Community College for In-Demand Fields
Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY and CUNY students as part of her fight to lower costs for New Yorkers and make education more affordable. Starting this fall through SUNY and CUNY Reconnect,...

Teachers Love Builders Space and Now There's More to Love
Bright Day Big Blocks Adds New Gears and Chutes to Popular Builders Space Kit LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bright Day Big Blocks majors in big blocks, big kid-size soft foam building blocks for children...

Dr. Michael Lebow Launches Nationwide Scholarship Initiative to Support Aspiring Healthcare Professionals in the United States
ATLANTA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dr. Michael Lebow Scholarship for Future Doctors is now officially open for applications, inviting undergraduate students across the United States to compete for a one-time academic award designed to...

Texas Students Shine at the 2025 National History Day Contest
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is proud to applaud the exception achievements of the 82 Texas students who participated in the National History Day (NHD) contest held...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help north Alabama K-12 students access science and technology programs, computer equipment
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey announced $784,991 in Appalachian Regional Commission grants to support programs and purchase new equipment that will help students in six public school systems learn skills and technology needed for success in the...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Winston County students, teachers learn new farming techniques
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $24,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a project to help Winston County students and teachers learn about modern farming. Camp McDowell is using the grant to implement McDowell Farm...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve computer skills of Guntersville students
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to enhance technology skills of students in the Guntersville school system. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant will enable the school system to purchase more than 450 laptop computers. Combined...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Birmingham students pursue entrepreneurial projects
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $75,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help low-income youth in Jefferson County learn entrepreneurial skills. Operation HOPE has designed a program for Birmingham City Schools called Hope...

Governor announces grant to expand nursing program at Jefferson State Community College
MONTGOMERY— A $116,100 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey is helping Jefferson State Community College add some needed items to its recently expanded nursing wing at its Pell City-St. Clair County campus. The college will use Appalachian Regional...

Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Winston County students qualify for jobs as automotive technicians
MONTGOMERY— A $56,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will give Winston County students an enhanced opportunity to jumpstart careers as automotive technicians. The Winston County Board of Education will use the...

Beckfield College Earns Prestigious 10-Year Continuing Accreditation for Nursing Programs
FLORENCE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beckfield College is pleased to announce that its Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) and Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) programs have been granted continuing...

UM organises ‘Science in Action’ workshop to enhance secondary school students’ hands-on experience in experiments
MACAU, July 1 - The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised a workshop as part of its ‘Science in Action: FHS Youth Research Mentorship Series’, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of and interest in...

CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking. "This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina...

MPU Students Win Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals in Tertiary Group of the “12th Macao Student Multimedia Design Software Skills Competition”
MACAU, July 1 - The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center and the Education and Youth Development Bureau held the "17th Macao Student Office Software Skills Competition" and the "12th Macao Student Multimedia Design Software Skills...

YMCA of the USA Awards High School Students $5,000 to Lead Change in Their Local Communities
CHICAGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 YMCA Changemakers Summit. Now in its fourth year, the summit...

A transformative guide for educators and administrators for fostering growth in struggling and high-performing students
A transformative guide which has profound impact educators can have when they believe in their students and commit to their success. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aretha Murchison in her book blends proven...

US Navy funds Eta Space to develop advanced cryogenic cooling systems
Eta Space awarded Phase I STTR contract in partnership with Florida State University ROCKLEDGE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eta Space has been awarded a Phase I STTR contract to research rapid cryogenic cooling of...

Cheaper public transport for school students
Release date: 01/07/25 South Australian school students will now be able to catch public transport to and from school each day for the equivalent of just 25 cents a trip. From today, the price of the metroCARD 28-day student pass will now be just...

Gordon McKernan Hosts Exclusive Interview with LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson Following Tigers’ College World Series Win
Louisiana attorney Gordon McKernan sat down with LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson for his first in-depth interview after the Tigers’ College World Series victory. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Louisiana...