c Reaching out to refugees at TeenStreet By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:34:28 +0000 During TeenStreet 2016 a group of 29 people went to a refugee camp in Oldenburg, Germany to share the love of Christ. Full Article
c “Veni vidi vici” at TeenStreet 2016 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:34:57 +0000 Summary of TeenStreet 2016 in Oldenburg, Germany Full Article
c Experiencing vibrant community at TeenStreet By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:31:32 +0000 How does TeenStreet, a 25-year-old ministry to youth, fit into OM's new global mission focus? Full Article
c Vibrant communities of Jesus followers among immigrants in Germany By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:36:21 +0000 OM workers Elsbeth and Josef* are seeing vibrant communities of Jesus followers among least reached immigrants in Germany. Full Article
c Beer bottles, confetti and the Gospel of John By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:07:58 +0000 As ‘Karneval’ goers flooded the bars, Riverboat community members heading out on the streets to pray. Full Article
c Becoming certified agents on OM Riverboat By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:18:20 +0000 Disguised in different roles–from rebellious teenagers to homeless people to prostitutes and pimps–community members responsible for the onshore segment of The Agency experience act out the types of least reached people in society. Full Article
c Intercessory prayer By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:16:35 +0000 One cabin on the Riverboat was specially set aside as a prayer room to encourage intercessory prayer at all times. Full Article
c Making friends with the least reached By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:14:48 +0000 After an onshore Frisbee game, OM Riverboats community members invite a Muslim woman on board and share God's Word with her. Full Article
c Scatter Railways to the least reached By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:13:50 +0000 Through Scatter Railways, Global Village at TeenStreet focussed on introducing teens to the 2.8 billion people who have never heard of Jesus. Full Article
c Drawing closer to God By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:28:54 +0000 At this years TeenStreet Europe 1,800 teenagers experienced a week that brought them closer to God and mobilised them to be lights in their communities. Full Article
c Prayer makes a difference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 12:06:22 +0000 How prayer shaped the history of OM and how important prayer still is today. Full Article
c Smeal spring 2020 ROTC marshal says degree will enhance military career By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:53 -0400 Kevin Sheridan, who will graduate Saturday with a degree in management and a minor in legal environment of business, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 ROTC student marshal. Full Article
c Smeal spring 2020 risk management student marshal says balance is key By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:16 -0400 Grace McStravock, who will graduate Saturday, May 9 with a 3.98 GPA in actuarial science and minors in mathematics and statistics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 risk management student marshal. Full Article
c Smeal spring 2020 marketing marshal credits parents for inquisitive nature By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:10 -0400 Ziqi Yin, who will graduate Saturday, May 9 with a degree in marketing and a minor in digital media trends and analytics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 marketing student marshal. Full Article
c Graduates, guests can test connection for Saturday’s virtual commencement By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:27 -0400 To prepare to view the University's virtual commencement ceremony on May 9, graduates and guests may on Thursday and Friday test the livestream and confirm that browser settings are adjusted to view the livestream. Full Article
c Aloqili named College of Earth and Mineral Sciences 2020 spring student marshal By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:01 -0400 Saeed Abbas A. Aloqili has been selected as the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ student marshal for Penn State's spring 2020 Commencement ceremony, which will be held virtually at 2 p.m. on May 9. Full Article
c Visits to campus landmarks discouraged; Lion Shrine to close for maintenance By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:18 -0400 University officials, who have discouraged visits to campus and campus landmarks due to COVID-19, are increasing signage and social distancing guidance around the sites, as visitors continue to seek photographs in those areas and appear to be ignoring health care recommendations. Full Article
c The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity announces community award recipients By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:37 -0400 Each year the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity presents awards to Penn State students, staff, and faculty who are interested in and have shown a commitment to the Penn State LGBTQ+ community. Full Article
c Trail work temporarily closes Cooper Road access to Wintergreen Gorge By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:54 -0400 The final phase of a $690,000 trail-improvement project will limit access to the Cooper Road trailhead for Wintergreen Gorge over the next two weeks. The 14-mile trail system will still be accessible from locations at Penn State Behrend. Full Article
c University offers support, advice for off-campus students By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:17 -0400 Throughout the pandemic Penn State has been active in offering support and advice to all of its students, including those who normally reside off campus. Full Article
c Karl Schneider named College of Earth and Mineral Sciences science honor marshal By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:32 -0400 Karl P. Schneider, a Schreyer Scholar, has been selected as the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ science honor marshal for Penn State's spring 2020 Commencement ceremony, which will be held virtually at 2 p.m. on May 9. Full Article
c Section of Pollock Road to be closed starting May 11 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:48 -0400 Starting May 11 through June 26, a section of Pollock Road between Shortlidge Road and Bigler Road will be closed for facade repair on the Millennium Science Complex at University Park. Full Article
c University-wide criminal investigation unit under development By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:11 -0400 Penn State University Police and Public Safety Deputy Chief Tom Sowerby was recently appointed as the commander of a new University-wide Criminal Investigation Unit, to better serve 22 Penn State campuses where University Police and Public Safety provides police services. Full Article
c Delaney earns appointment as police commander at University Park By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:28 -0400 University Police and Public Safety Deputy Chief Stephanie Delaney has been appointed as the district commander at the University Park campus, according to UPPS Assistant Vice President Charlie Noffsinger. Full Article
c Partial closure of Lot Red A near EES Building to begin May 11 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:52 -0400 The north section of Lot Red A located between the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building and the West Campus Intramural Fields at University Park will permanently close beginning Monday, May 11. All vehicles, including University department vehicles, must be removed from this area by Sunday night, May 10. Full Article
c International Achievement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 A report from the George W. Bush Institute, in Dallas, argues that even America's top school districts are "mediocre" in student achievement compared with the performance of other industrialized countries. Full Article International
c The Teacher of the Year Went to Ethiopia to Train Educators—and Learned a Lot By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Sydney Chaffee, the 2017 National Teacher of the Year, went to the capital of Ethiopia for a week to deliver workshops to teachers and students. She ended up learning important lessons, too. Full Article International
c Wash. State District Cancels International Field Trips By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 A district in Washington state has halted all international field trips over concerns students in the country illegally wouldn't be able to get back in. Full Article International
c Get Involved in International Education Week By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 How you can celebrate global education during International Education Week 2016. Full Article International
c International Comparisons By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Several countries that consistently outperform the U.S. on the Program for International Student Assessment also have more equitable education systems, but American schools are making progress on that front. Full Article International
c Should Your High School Go International? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 An increasing number of high schools are attracting students from abroad. Full Article International
c Canadian in Paris: The Life and Work of an International Educator By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom sits down with Daniel to learn more about his life as an international educator, the American School of Paris, Daniel's goals and challenges in international education, and what he thinks all American educators should know about international educat Full Article International
c International Comparisons By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Across the 34 countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, education gives a strong return on investment for students in the workplace—unless you are a teacher. Full Article International
c The Gates Foundation's Education Plans Go International By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The foundation wants to help schools in developing countries have access to "better information, evidence, tools, and approaches to improve teaching and learning." Full Article International
c International Collaboration Projects Using Technology By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 How Massachusetts students are demonstrating their global collaborative projects. Full Article International
c International Schools and Overseas Teachers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 International schools have been around for well over 100 years, initially providing education in the native language and curriculum for children whose parents worked as diplomats. Today, according ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs) there are over 12,000 international schools in Full Article International
c International Benchmarks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A new report by the World Bank puts the results of much-publicized international tests–which many poor nations do not take part in–on a comparable scale as regional exams commonly used by developing countries. Full Article International
c International Baccalaureate to Eliminate $172 Registration Fee By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The organization hopes the change, which will take place starting with the next round of exams in November, will make it more affordable for students to take the tests. Full Article International
c Mixed Computer Literacy Among Teachers Worldwide By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Worldwide, teachers may struggle to help students learn computer skills, finds a study of computer literacy rates across a dozen countries. Full Article International
c International Study Finds Major Inequities in Computer Literacy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Having access to a computer or tablet doesn't necessarily make students computer literate, according to a study of computer-literacy skills across countries. Full Article International
c Global Test Shows America's Literacy, Numeracy Problems By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The 2017 results of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies finds that America's adult workforce is no more skillful in reading, math, or digital problem-solving than it was five years ago. Full Article International
c Performance Flat, But Gaps Widen in International Assessments By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The United States has gained ground against other countries in a global assessment of teenagers' reading, math, and science skills. That's ironic, though, considering this country has been running in place for years in all three subjects. Full Article International
c U.S. Students Gain Ground Against Global Peers. But That's Not Saying Much By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The latest results from the Program for International Student Assessment show American teenagers gaining ground against other nations in reading, math, and science, but it’s not because their performance is improving. Full Article International
c Cyber Monday Deals Are Still Live: Roombas, Echo, Ring, Switch By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Roombas, Echo and Ring Alarm devices, and the Apple Watch Series 5 are all still discounted. There's also a great Nintendo Switch deal that includes $20 in Nintendo eShop credit. Full Article
c Amazon Launches a Battery-Powered Echo (in India) By www.pcmag.com Published On :: It's called the Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition and offers up to 11 hours of use on a single charge. Full Article
c Save More Than 40 Percent on the Furbo Treat-Tossing Dog Camera By www.pcmag.com Published On :: For just $139 you can keep tabs on your dog and send them treats wherever you are. Full Article
c Exclusive: Bitdefender Finds Security Hole in Wemo Smart Plug By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Belkin's smart plug lets you use your smartphone to turn your devices on and off from anywhere, but Bitdefender found some holes in its security. Don't worry, Belkin has fixed the problem. Full Article
c Amazon, Apple, Google Team Up for Open-Source Smart-Home Standard By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The project, which includes companies such as Philips Hue manufacturer Signify, Ikea, and Samsung SmartThings, will help ensure that smart home products work across platforms with the three voice assistants, Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, and Google's Assistant. Full Article
c Charmin's Toilet Tech in the Running for Weirdest CES Gadgets By www.pcmag.com Published On :: It's probably a joke, but at CES, you never know. The Charmin GoLab features a Bluetooth-enabled toilet paper delivery robot, a porta-potty VR headset, and a smell sensor that tells you when it's safe to enter the bathroom. Full Article
c Lenovo Expands Smart Home Lineup With 10-Inch Smart Tab M10 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Smart Tab M10 switches between a tablet and a smart display, while the Smart Frame looks to better display your photos with ambient sensors. Full Article