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Losing everything for Christ

The leader said: "This is a secret; if we started to teach about Jesus in our mosques then we might as well open churches."




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Rain for days

"[The village] didn’t know about the cyclone." OM worker Macdonald tells how his village experienced Cyclone Idai.




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Forever freedom

Montevideo, Uruguay :: A Logos Hope crewmember relies on God for strength and the words to say to disruptive inmates at a prison.




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A transformed heart

An Albanian man's heart is forever changed after suffering a heart attack and meeting Jesus in his recuperation.




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God called you, and God has a plan for you

An OM worker in Cambodia shares about how a new training she is attending is transforming the way she does ministry.




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Tough Childhood for Early Ed. Teachers Linked to Classroom Culture Difficulties

When teachers have experienced stressful events in their own childhoods, it could shape the way that they build classroom climate for their students, a study suggests.




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Making Mental Health a Priority for School Staff as Well as Students

Encouraging candid conversations about mental health among students and staff and creating supportive environments are top priorities for Leaders to Learn From honoree Jeff Wellington.




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First-Year Principals, Some Advice for Doing This Job in a Pandemic

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.




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A $29 Million Donation Funds Classroom Projects for 30,000 Teachers

The donation from cryptocurrency startup Ripple funded every open campaign on education crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose.org.




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Former Teacher Inspires Students to Follow in Her Footsteps

A decade after teaching middle school, this college dean has seen 11 of her former students pursuing degrees in education at her graduate school.




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Nearly All Teachers (and Other Public Servants) Who Applied for Loan Forgiveness Were Denied

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.




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A Road Trip for Teachers and a Chance to Get Inspired

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.




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Plan for new academic building at Penn State Harrisburg advances 

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.




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Plan advances for additions, renovation to Sackett Building 

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. 




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Proposal for new classroom building at University Park advances

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.  




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Veterans Day message, events for the Penn State community

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. 




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Penn State joins dozens of higher ed institutions for 2024 Opportunity Institute

Working remotely and from in-person sites at the Harrisburg and University Park campuses, teams spent three focused days in June attending workshops and webinars, collaborating with coaches and each other, as they worked on their projects related to student success and providing opportunities for students in the higher education space.




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Penn State welcomes new cohort of Emerging Academic Leaders for fall 2024

Penn State has announced the selection of 23 faculty members for the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program for fall 2024. This initiative highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional potential for academic leadership and innovation within their fields.




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In photos: Internships prepare students for career success

Baking in the test kitchens at The Hershey Company. Studying the effects of space weather on satellite communication with NASA. Working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as a congressional intern. Planning events at the Arboretum. These activities are just a few of the many experiential learning and professional development opportunities that Penn State students gained through internships this summer. 




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Nursing job fair scheduled for Oct. 14 at Penn State Scranton

Penn State Scranton is set to host a job fair for students in its nursing degree program from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in the Nursing Suite's lobby. The event aims to connect nursing students with local healthcare recruiters from major health systems.




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New honor society established for first-generation students at Scranton

Penn State Scranton has announced the establishment of the Lambda Omicron Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national organization dedicated to recognizing the achievements of first-generation college students.




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Corporate Comm students partner with Valhalla Veterans Services for 'Fall Ball'

This semester, students in Penn State Scranton’s Corporate Communication "External Communication" class are collaborating with Valhalla Veterans Services to promote, raise funds and plan the organization's annual Fall Ball, which supports local veterans and first responders.




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Office of Digital Learning creates platform to simplify website content creation

Developed by a team in the College of Arts and Architecture's Office of Digital Learning, HAX, or Headless Authoring eXperience, is a content management system that structures content in a ubiquitous format for simple web publishing.




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Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt. Everest to the mountaintop clouds of China and Japan. Microplastics have been detected in human brains, the bellies of sea turtles and the roots of plants. Now, new research led by Penn State scientists reveals that microplastics in the atmosphere could be affecting weather and climate.




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Military Times ranks Penn State World Campus as top-5 institution in US for 2024

The 2024 edition of “Best for Vets: Colleges” ranked Penn State World Campus as a leading institution in the United States for online education.




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Penn State ranked in top 50 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship

Penn State has been ranked as the No. 28 school for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship magazine in the partnership's annual ratings released Nov. 12, moving up five spots from the previous year. Among schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, Penn State came in at No. 4.




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DSHA’s Eviction Defense, COVID-19 Rental Assistance, and Homes for Grads Programs Win National Awards

DOVER – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) received national recognition for three of its newest programs when they were honored with a 2020 Annual Award for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) annual conference. DSHA received the most awards of any state housing authority in the country. The conference was […]




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Delaware State Housing Authority Grants $2.5 Million To Strengthen Statewide Partnerships For Its DEHAP Program

15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent And Utility Assistance  DOVER, Del., March 24, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance […]




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DEHAP Rental Assistance Is Open For New Applications

Program Pause Ends and Sets Agency Up to Assist Delaware Renters at High Risk of Eviction Dover, Del., October 12, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority announced today the reopening of the DEHAP Rental Assistance Program, in addition to its new program guidelines. New applications and recertifications, which were unavailable during the pause, are now […]




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La Autoridad de Vivienda anuncia el lanzamiento de un programa piloto de informes de alquileres en todo el estado

El programa ofrece a los inquilinos la oportunidad de mejorar su calificación crediticia sin endeudarse más, simplemente pagando el alquiler.   Dover, Del., 9 de enero de 2022 – El Programa Piloto de Notificación sobre Alquileres de Inquilinos de Delaware es un nuevo programa financiado por la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense y en […]



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Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Resident Housing Survey To Inform Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

Dover, Del. February 21, 2023 – Now through Friday, March 31, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) invites all residents to complete a confidential housing survey that will guide housing agencies and local jurisdictions in their efforts to:  Prioritize housing and housing-related services, Develop more targeted program and policy responses, and Better coordinate the use […]



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  • News
  • Resident Housing Survey

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Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars

Millions are currently available for housing projects; Millions more are in the pipeline Dover, Del. April 18, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Both programs are part of a multi-tiered approach to address the state’s housing crisis […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • ARPA

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Delaware State Housing Authority Launches Four New Homeownership Programs for First-Time and Repeat Homebuyers

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced four new programs designed to increase access to homeownership in the First State. Now, whether a homebuyer is purchasing their first or next home, DSHA offers mortgage products that can make the dream of homeownership a reality.



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DSHA Seeks Applications For Recovery Housing Pilot Program Funded By Community Development Block Grant Funds

RHP aims to provide stable, temporary housing for up to two years for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. DSHA provides funding to build or rehab recovery houses, while the Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health fund recovery services. 



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • Community Development Block Grant
  • Recovery Housing Program

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Delaware State Housing Authority Seeks Nonprofit Applications To Develop Affordable Homeownership Units

Nonprofit housing developers wanting to renovate or build homes for Delawareans to purchase can now apply for the Catalyst Fund program through the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).



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DSHA Partners With Habitat For Humanity Organizations To Expand Homeowner Assistance Fund Programs

$3 Million Available To Assist With Home Repairs Throughout Delaware Dover, Del., August 7, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced a partnership with all three Habitat for Humanity organizations in Delaware to administer a $3 million grant program to help eligible Delaware homeowners who need to make critical home repairs, but have been unable […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • DEHAF
  • Habitat for Humanity

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DSHA Launches Expanded Homeownership Programs For First-Time And Repeat Homebuyers

First New Money Tax-Exempt Deal Since 2013 Will Provide $75 Million To Fund Down Payment Assistance Programs and Offer Competitive Mortgage Loan Interest Rates    The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced Tuesday new competitive mortgage programs and the relaunch of down payment and closing cost assistance programs that can make the dream of homeownership a […]



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Challenged for missions in southern Brazil

OM challenges over 600 Brazilians to consider their role in the Great Commission during the Global Challenge International Winter Conference held in Criciúma.




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Two Additional Youth at Stevenson House Test Positive for COVID-19

WILMINGTON – Two additional youth residing at Stevenson House Detention Center have tested positive for coronavirus, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families announced Monday, bringing the total secure care youth cases to four. The Department received the test results over the weekend and immediately initiated cleaning and notification protocol and coordinated […]



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  • Youth and their Families

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Ferris School Recognized as 2021 Finalist for National Juvenile Justice Award 

WILMINGTON – Delaware’s Ferris School has been selected as finalist for the 2021 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the juvenile correction program category. This prestigious annual award, through the national continuous improvement program Performance-based Standards (PbS), is given in three categories: correction, detention, and community residential programs. Programs are recognized based on practices that exemplify […]



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  • Youth and their Families
  • Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services
  • News

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Lt. Governor Hall-Long & Former U.S Rep. Patrick Kennedy lead a Discussion on Social and Emotional Behavioral Health

Innovation Center, William Penn High School. – On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined Patrick and Amy Kennedy and leaders in behavioral health from around Delaware for a round table discussion aimed at improving student mental health. Patrick Kennedy is one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and addiction. He is best known as the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity […]



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  • Department of Services for Children
  • Youth and their Families
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor
  • children
  • education
  • mental health

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DCPAP Adds Consulting Psychiatrists, Offers New Office Hours for Providers

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program has expanded and updated its service offerings for participating pediatric primary care providers. Over the summer, the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program, known as DCPAP, added three new child psychiatrists to offer consultations to pediatric serving primary care providers. Saurabh Gupta, M.D., Narpinder Malhi, M.D., and Markian […]



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  • Youth and their Families

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Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, DSCYF Announce $16 Million Investment for Vulnerable Delawareans

Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) on Tuesday announced a $16 million investment to renovate and remodel Wharton Hall on the DSCYF campus.




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Start Early: Close the Achievement Gap Before It Starts

The non-marital birth rate to women age 24 and under was 71 percent in 2017. Here's what that means for educational outcomes and schools, according to guest blogger Ian Rowe.




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Who's to Blame for the Black-White Achievement Gap?

Why don’t black students perform as well as white students on tests? One reporter considers her personal history to understand this disparity.




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Diego from Chile: skater for Jesus

OM Chile's skateboard ministry in Santiago is bearing fruit. Skater Diego gave his life to Jesus, after becoming friends with OM'er Yerko Clavero.




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Churches perform flash mob

Chileans and foreigners perform a flash mob in the largest plaza in Santiago.




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Praying for the children

An OM Chile team member visits two children's homes each week to invest in the kids' lives. She asks people to join her in prayer.




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Motivating Chilean churches for missions

God uses an OM Chile team member to encourage churches in the north of the country.




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A week for the Holy Spirit

For two days, the OM Chile Agape Team share with homeless people about the Holy Spirit and witness miracles.