an A beacon of light for kids and teens By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:31:53 +0000 Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope. Full Article
an 'I can follow Jesus now' By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:42:52 +0000 A single mother finds hope through a Self Help Group and is sharing the good news. Full Article
an Church planting in Tunceli By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:55:25 +0000 A short-term creative outreach team helps long-term workers connect with several young men in a least-reached area. Full Article
an Relationships transformed By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:47:43 +0000 God not only rescued Kamil and Klaudia's marriage but also transformed their relationships with Him. Full Article
an Persecution, prayer and fasting By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 19:27:48 +0000 Prayer and fasting have been part of the Algerian Church's lifestyle since its beginning. Unity among believers has contributed to ongoing spiritual strength amidst persecution. Full Article
an When God changes your plans By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 18:15:09 +0000 Ariela left Argentina to serve Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and ended up going on a journey she never could have imagined. Full Article
an Hope and a future By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2019 15:55:13 +0000 Lima, Peru :: A Logos Hope team joins an inspirational pastor ministering to the children of criminals. Full Article
an Crocodile Island By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 11:39:14 +0000 Realising the need for biblical role models, OM partnered with a local church to send a couple, Kelvin and Florence, to Crocodile Island as missionaries. Full Article
an Blog from Bolivia: Moving ministries and the best birthday By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 08:05:10 +0000 Santa Cruz, Bolivia :: God surprises a Logos Hope crewmember with birthday treats and new perspectives as she serves with a team on shore. Full Article
an God's plan in the unplanned By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:25:23 +0000 Rosario, Argentina :: When their programme for the day gets cancelled, crew take to the streets to share their faith with those they meet. Full Article
an Saskia's Albanian journey By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:10:54 +0000 Saskia perseveres through language learning and connects with a young Albanian girl who becomes a follower of Jesus. Full Article
an Serving God through coffee shops and carpentry By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:40:29 +0000 Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry. Full Article
an A transformed heart By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:43:07 +0000 An Albanian man's heart is forever changed after suffering a heart attack and meeting Jesus in his recuperation. Full Article
an Unexpected love and respect By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:03:17 +0000 Rosario, Argentina :: Church members from a vulnerable community learn about human trafficking and experience care and respect. Full Article
an An architect explores using his passion in missions By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 11:48:48 +0000 For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas. Full Article
an 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
an God called you, and God has a plan for you By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:27:10 +0000 An OM worker in Cambodia shares about how a new training she is attending is transforming the way she does ministry. Full Article
an '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
an Ordinary woman, extraordinary journey By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:28:46 +0000 God uses Janet to reach people through one-on-one encounters at a bookshop in a closed country. Full Article
an English-Language Learners Need More Support During Remote Learning By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 These four evidence-based suggestions can help educators offset learning loss for young English learners, write Leslie M. Babinski, Steven J. Amendum, Steven E. Knotek, and Marta Sánchez. Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an First-Year Principals, Some Advice for Doing This Job in a Pandemic By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Six key pieces of advice that are essential for any first-year principal, but are critical for those who are starting the job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an Movies That Can Teach the Teachers By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Four educators share movies or shows that have helped them become betters, including the importance of nurturing students' passions and lifting up student voice. Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an Violence, School Climate, and "Normal" (Part II) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 A new book argues that building a nonviolent school climate is the responsibility of every school leader. The authors suggest how this might be achieved. Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an Education Week: School Climate, Health and Student Life By www.edweek.org Published On :: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:27:36 +0000 Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an School Climate, Health and Student Life By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Climate+health+student+life
an Participation in Teachers' Unions is Down, And Likely to Tumble Further By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The percentage of U.S. public school teachers participating in unions has been declining steadily over the last two decades—and the numbers are soon likely to take an even steeper dive. Full Article Teachingprofession
an Here's What Teachers Think About Training, Pay, Strikes, and Choice By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Educators for Excellence took the temperature of teachers across the nation on issues ranging from compensation to preparation to union membership. Full Article Teachingprofession
an Nearly All Teachers (and Other Public Servants) Who Applied for Loan Forgiveness Were Denied By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The Department of Education has denied 99 percent of applications for public service loan forgiveness under a temporary expanded program funded by Congress, a report finds. Full Article Teachingprofession
an 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
an What Should Teachers Need to Do to Transfer Their License to a New State? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Just 16 states require incoming teachers to provide evidence of successful prior job performance, a National Council on Teacher Quality analysis found. Full Article Teachingprofession
an The Nation's Top Teachers on Self-Care, Student Voice, and What They Would Say to Trump By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The four finalists for National Teacher of the Year say their fellow teachers are sharing their stories and their students' stories more than ever, and it's time for policymakers to listen. Full Article Teachingprofession
an 10 Ways the Teaching Profession Has Changed Over the Past 10 Years By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 From an increase in teacher activism to a decline in the number of people who want to be teachers, here are 10 of the biggest shifts in the profession over the past decade. Full Article Teachingprofession
an A Road Trip for Teachers and a Chance to Get Inspired By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Education Week has teamed up with Roadtrip Nation to send a group of teachers across the country in a green RV. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Teachingprofession
an Here's How Many Teaching Jobs Could Be Lost in Each State in a COVID-19 Recession By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 There could be an 8.4 percent reduction in the U.S. teaching corps, and some states could see reductions as large as 20 percent, according to a new analysis by the Learning Policy Institute. Full Article Teachingprofession
an 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
an 'One of Your Own in the White House': A History of Teacher First Ladies and Presidents By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Jill Biden won't be the first educator to live in the White House. Here are the other 19 teachers who became presidents and first ladies. Full Article Teachingprofession
an Plan for new academic building at Penn State Harrisburg advances By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:57:51 -0500 The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal for the construction of an Academic Learning Center at Penn State Harrisburg. Full Article
an Plan advances for additions, renovation to Sackett Building By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:47 -0500 The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal on Nov. 7 for renovations and additions to Sackett Building, which borders the southwest edge of Pattee Mall on the University Park campus. Full Article
an Proposal for new classroom building at University Park advances By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:24:32 -0500 The Penn State Board of Trustees’ Finance and Investment Committee advanced a plan on Nov. 7 to construct a new classroom building at the University Park campus. Full Article
an 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
an Penn State DuBois to welcome Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers on Nov. 12 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:50:08 -0500 The Penn State DuBois Office of Student Engagement will welcome students and members of the public to Hiller Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers visit campus. Full Article
an IDEA Ambassadors program expands to build community, advocacy in residence halls By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:55:46 -0500 After a successful pilot program, Penn State Residence Life is expanding the IDEA Ambassador program to include cohorts in each residence area on campus with nearly double the student staff. IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) Ambassadors are student leaders embedded in residence halls on campus with a goal of strengthening support and providing resources for resident students, especially those in their first year. Full Article
an Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive supports local families and the Lion’s Pantry By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:23:28 -0500 The Penn State community is invited to participate in the annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, a tradition aimed at supporting local families in need and the on-campus Lion’s Pantry. Full Article
an Veterans Day message, events for the Penn State community By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 On Veterans Day, President Bendapudi shares a message with the University community. Today's events include Penn State's annual Military Appreciation Breakfast and Veterans Day Ceremony. Full Article
an Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Rick Brazier, senior associate dean for faculty and research in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, has been named dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College. Brazier served as interim dean of the University College since February 2022 and will begin the permanent appointment on Sept. 2, 2024. Full Article
an Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:15:00 -0400 Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and Westmoreland County Community College, building upon a long-standing relationship, have entered into a new articulation agreement designed to enhance educational opportunities and improve the rate at which students obtain undergraduate degrees in Pennsylvania. Full Article
an Events continue in October celebrating 2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:51:58 -0400 Events continue through October as Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's overall theme is “Unidos en la Diversidad: Celebrating our Roots and Honoring our Heritage." Full Article
an Scranton IT student worker receives Chancellor’s Student Worker Service Award By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:02:05 -0400 Adam Horan, a third-year student at Penn State Scranton, has been honored with the 2024 Chancellor’s Student Worker Service Award. Full Article
an Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:24:46 -0400 A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas. Full Article
an Free winter, car seat safety checks offered to Scranton students, employees Oct. 1 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:17:03 -0400 Kost Tire and Auto Service has partnered with Penn State Scranton to offer campus students, faculty and staff free winter safety checks of their vehicles during a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In addition, representatives from State Farm Insurance will be offering car seat safety checks. Full Article