ia Shared joy in Serbia By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:22:14 +0000 After years of work and anticipation, Gypsy Smith has been published in Serbian, a cause for rejoicing in a Roma church in Serbia. Full Article
ia Participants share about refugee outreach in Austria By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:39:16 +0000 Thirteen participants from all over the world spent a week getting to know and supporting the refugee work in Linz. Six share about their experiences. Full Article
ia From Africa to Austria By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:44:03 +0000 Leon and Santjie Potgieter arrive in Austria to work with a church in Linz and help with church planting. Full Article
ia Austrian summer outreach By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:13:14 +0000 Stories from ReachAUT, an outreach in Austria organised by the Liebenzeller Mission in cooperation with other Christian organisations, including OM. Full Article
ia Caring for Cambodia By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:26:07 +0000 A Dutch couple quit their jobs and change the lives of youth on the other side of the world. Full Article
ia 6 Ways District Leaders Can Build Racial Equity By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Education Week spoke to chief equity officers and superintendents for ideas on promoting more equitable education practices in school districts. Here’s what they shared. Full Article District+and+leadership
ia New anthem for the Bayash in Serbia By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 19:30:44 +0000 In a village in Serbia, OM workers see Roma believers reaching Roma, encouraging them to let God put a new song in their mouths. Full Article
ia The Secret to Improving Students' Social-Emotional Skills? Start With the Adults By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers, administrators, and school support staff must understand their own social-emotional abilities before they can impart those skills to students, according to new research. Full Article Specific+populations
ia After Trump Insult, Educators Rally Around Haitian, African Students By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The comments come at a time when more foreign-born black people live in the United States than at any time in history—and many of the residents are children enrolled in the nation's K-12 public schools. Full Article Federalpolicy
ia Bill Goodling, Influential U.S. House Republican on Education, Dies at 89 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The former teacher, principal, and school superintendent became one of the most influential members of Congress on education policy during his 13 terms in the House. Full Article Federalpolicy
ia Special Education Bias Rule Put on Hold for Two Years by DeVos Team By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 As expected, the Education Department has delayed a rule that would require states to take a standardized approach in evaluating districts for minority bias in special education. Full Article Federalpolicy
ia West Virginia By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 +0000 West Virginia has a new champion for distance learning: first lady Gayle Manchin. Full Article E+Learning
ia 13th annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1 mile walk set for Oct. 12 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:57:17 -0400 Penn State Shenango hosts the 13th annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1 mile walk on campus on Saturday, Oct. 12. Full Article
ia Family Life Educator credential endorsements expand career opportunities By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:39:34 -0400 The Certified Family Life Educator credential, available through the Human Development and Family Studies degree program, was recently endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Head Start. Full Article
ia Shenango engineering faculty to explore fatigue behaviors in 3D-printed material By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:37:14 -0400 Matthew Caputo, associate teaching professor of engineering at Penn State Shenango, is exploring the fatigue behaviors of nickel-titanium shape memory alloys. Full Article
ia Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Promises Teachers a Raise By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail Saturday: A new federal program to boost teacher pay. Full Article Unions
ia Why I'm Designing Anti-Bias Training for My Classmates By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Schools are not preparing students to enter an increasingly diverse world, writes high school senior Zoë Jenkins. Full Article Diversity
ia Students Need Anti-Bias Training, Too By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 When a student noticed that no one was teaching her classmates about racism, she took matters into her own hands, Catherine Gewertz reports. Full Article Diversity
ia On PBS, Two 'Frontline' Reports and a 'TED Talks' Special on Education By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Spotlight Education week continues with "Frontline" reports on for-profit colleges and a "TED Talks" special featuring a mix of education voices. Full Article Dropouts
ia Judge Dismisses Concussion Lawsuit Against Illinois High School Association By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 An Illinois judge has dismissed the nation's first class-action lawsuit against a state high school association over its handling of concussions, ruling that it had made strides in that regard since the filing of the lawsuit. Full Article Lawandcourts
ia Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Pop Warner to Proceed to Trial By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 A Los Angeles judge ruled that a teenage football player may proceed to trial against the national Pop Warner organization, four years after he suffered an on-field injury that left him a quadriplegic. Full Article Lawandcourts
ia Controversial Economics Class Dropped From Tucson High Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 School board members in Tucson, Ariz., acted after learning that a controversial economics textbook that hadn't been properly vetted. Full Article Entrepreneurship
ia High school graduation rates again rise in Georgia By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Graduation+rates
ia News24 Business | GCIS defends R7 million spend on 'social reality' TV show amid opposition criticism By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Feb 20 2024 19:28:26 Despite criticism of electioneering, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has defended its R7 million social-reality television show. Full Article
ia Someone to whom special grace was shown By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:04:49 +0000 Like many in Angola, Tchipangu did not have the financial means for an education. But this changed when a company decided to invest in her. Full Article
ia When Teaching Media Literacy, Which News Sources Are Credible? Even Teachers Don't Agree By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Like other Americans, liberal and conservative teachers perceive news sources' credibility differently. How does that affect their teaching of media literacy? Full Article Professionaldevelopment
ia How to Vet the Presidential Candidates on Education By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 There are five key values to consider when separating campaign rhetoric from how a candidate would actually govern, writes Robert Feirsen. Full Article Elections
ia Endorsements Still Touchy for Teachers' Unions in Presidential Election Season By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Both the AFT and the NEA vowed to engage their members more deeply this year in deciding who to back for the White House. How well have they done? Full Article Elections
ia Elementary Teacher Defeats West Virginia's State Senate President in Primary By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 After a couple years of clashes with teachers in the state, West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael was ousted in Tuesday's Republican primary election by a teacher. Full Article Elections
ia Why Teacher Mindsets Matter When It Comes to Racial Inequality By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 New research shows that teacher mindsets matter when it comes to racial inequities. Here's how to build a classroom culture that makes a difference. Full Article Growth+Mindset
ia Co-Op Stories: Alysa Carestia gains hands-on experience through Co-Op program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:19:47 -0400 Alysa Carestia, a second-year psychology major at Penn State Schuylkill, gained hands-on experience in therapy services through the campus’ Co-Op program. During her internship at Gym-Jam Therapeutics, she assisted therapists and was introduced to applied behavior analysis, which influenced her career goals. Full Article
ia Penn State Schuylkill hosts annual Pennsylvania communication conference By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:50:13 -0400 On Sept. 27-28, Penn State Schuylkill hosted the 84th annual Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) conference for the first time, welcoming over 80 participants from more than 40 colleges. Valerie Schrader, professor of communication arts and PCA president, organized the event, with Penn State Schuylkill faculty and students presenting 17 projects. Several students and faculty received top paper and presentation awards. Full Article
ia How the Russians Hacked Our Math Curriculum By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 An overemphasis on calculus in high school may be harming students, writes Dickinson College professor Jeffrey Forrester. Full Article Mathematics
ia A Few Parents Have Sued Over Special Education During COVID-19. Will More Follow? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Districts could face a rising tide of special education-related lawsuits and complaints when schools resume, experts say, if they still cannot offer the services that students with disabilities missed out on for months. Full Article Idea
ia Bureau of Indian Education Shortchanges Students With Disabilities By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Inadequate monitoring and a lack of qualified staff left the bureau unable to ensure that thousands of special education students received the services they were due under federal law, a Government Accountability Office reports finds. Full Article Idea
ia Schools Seek Cover From Special Education Lawsuits, But Advocates See Another Motive By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Full Article Idea
ia News24 Business | Why SA families dealing with dementia have to 'busk it' By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Sep 30 2024 17:13:34 Legislation that could assist a rapidly growing number of South African families deal with relatives living with dementia who have lost the mental capacity to manage their finances is missing in parliament. Full Article
ia News24 Business | EXPLAINER | How to spot a fake financial services company By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Oct 19 2024 14:54:38 If you are uncertain whether you are dealing with a scammer, use these checklists to see your potential risk profile, and warning signs of possible scams. Full Article
ia News24 Business | Business brief | Mondi shutters fire-hit Bulgarian mill; Mercedes' profits plunge By www.news24.com Published On :: Friday Oct 25 2024 17:40:44 An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond. Full Article
ia Bulgarians attend TeenStreet Europe By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:25:48 +0000 A group of Bulgarian teenagers and leaders took part in this year’s TeenStreet Europe for the first time and experienced God in new ways. Full Article
ia Bulgarian outreach impacts young lives By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:57:38 +0000 This year at the sports and English camp in Bulgaria, the team noticed the fruit of building on relationships over time. Full Article
ia Teacher-Performance Scores Primed for Release in Virginia By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 A state court ruled that Virginia must turn over growth data by school and classroom teacher, without redacting the teachers' names. Full Article Teacherquality
ia Accreditation for Teacher Prep Needs a Makeover, Say Former Ed. Officials By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The current system for accrediting schools of education isn't working, argue two former senior U.S. Department of Education officials. They think school districts and philanthropists can help. Full Article Teacherquality
ia Trust: An Essential Ingredient for Top Performance By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Marc Tucker explores the critical importance of trust in successful education systems and how trust was lost in U.S. education. Full Article Teacherquality
ia Multimedia Curriculum Teaches About 9/11 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Multimedia lessons for teaching about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are unveiled. Full Article Multimedia
ia Multimedia Journalism Programs Emphasize Real-World Skills By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Students are learning how to research and write scripts, hone interviewing techniques, and edit video footage, and some teenagers are even earning certifications in media technology. Full Article Multimedia
ia Public Libraries Add Multimedia Learning to Digital Mission By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Public libraries are moving deeper into digital learning, often in partnership with schools and other institutions, to help prepare students for the skills they'll need for college and careers. Full Article Multimedia
ia Quality Content in Demand as Multimedia Use Expands By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Digital curricula repositories are helping to fill the growing need for more and better multimedia content. Full Article Multimedia
ia Education in Indian Country: An Education Week Multimedia Package By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Education Week takes a close look at the obstacles and opportunities for American Indian children in finding success in school and beyond. Full Article Multimedia
ia $27 Million to Aid Early-Learning Multimedia Projects By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 U.S. Department of Education money will help public television develop projects promoting math and literacy for children ages 2 to 8. Full Article Multimedia