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“L.E.A.R.N,” Best-Selling Book Free for One More Day (Ending Soon) (Until 6/12/26)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Jim Carbaugh's new book, “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership.” The book is currently free and available for download on Amazon for one more day. - - “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership” is about creating stronger school cultures and more effective learning environments through a practical framework centered on...

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Marshall S. Flam's “Wordle Limericks: Flamericks” Earns Enthusiastic Praise from Book Reviewers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:02:42 EDT

Marshall S. Flam MD's Wordle Limericks: Flamericks continues to gain recognition from book review publications across the country. The book, a lively and inventive collection of limericks inspired by Wordle puzzle solutions, has earned multiple five-star reviews for its humor, originality, and surprising literary craftsmanship. - - In a glowing five-star review, Portland Book Review calls the collection “a genuinely clever and necessary escape for the modern, overscheduled mind,” praisi...

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LinkedIn reaches 100 million members in Brazil and makes 100 LinkedIn Learning courses available for free

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:51:12 EDT

LinkedIn Brazil reaches 100M Members - - - • Milestone underscores the platform's growing relevance in the daily lives of professionals and organizations, from career building to business growth. - • Brazil is among the top three countries with the highest number of LinkedIn members worldwide. - - - LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, has reached the milestone of 100 million members in Brazil, reinforcing the country's position as one of the platform's three largest ma...

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Huawei Launches the "AHEAD" Program to Build a New Ecosystem for Mutual Benefits in Education and Healthcare

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:10:47 EDT

The 2026 Global Education & Healthcare Partners Convention, convened under the theme “Together, Enabling Intelligent-led Education & Healthcare,” successfully concluded in China. The event drew over 500 industry customers and partners across more than 40 countries and regions. At the event, Huawei unveiled the Alliance on Healthcare & Education AI Digitalization 2.0——“AHEAD” Program, dedicated to forging tighter industry synergy and cultivating a sustainable, high-caliber ecosystem. - - AI...

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Five simple ways families can make more room for play

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:41 EDT

By Dr Paul Ramchandani LEGO Professor of Play at the University of Cambridge - - Play is not a 'nice-to-have'. It's essential for children's development. It helps them learn, make sense of the world around them and develop the skills they need to navigate it. - - Unfortunately, it's too often sidelined. As both an academic and a parent, I've seen how playtime usually happens once the important things – work, chores, housework, homework – are done. But play is one of the important things. - ...

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“L.E.A.R.N,” Best-Selling Book Offered for Free (Ending Soon) (Until 6/12/26)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Jim Carbaugh's new book, “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for two more days. - - “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership” is about creating stronger school cultures and more effective learning environments through a practical framework centered on values-drive...

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10th Huawei ICT Competition Concludes with Student Winners from 49 Countries and Regions and a Record 220,000 Participants

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 11:48:11 EDT

Shenzhen played host today to the Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, bringing a record-breaking edition of the talent showcase to an end. This year's ICT Competition attracted more than 220,000 university students and faculty members from over 2,000 tertiary institutions across more than 100 countries and regions, making it the largest edition in the competition's history. After progressing through national and regional rounds, 177 teams from 49 coun...

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Philippines earthquake disrupts school for 3 million students as rescue efforts underway

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:56:12 EDT

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked parts of the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring dozens more and causing damage in a key coastal city in the province of Sarangani.[1] More than 3 million students have been impacted. In response, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. suspended school classes in affected areas while calling on residents in coastal areas to evacuate immediately after a tsunami warning was issued. - - The country's Department of Education said th...

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3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:39:59 EDT

MIT researchers have demonstrated a low-cost design of specialized electronic nozzles, called triaxial electrospray emitters, that could be used to manufacture time-release drug-delivery particles or self-healing materials efficiently and at scale. - - Triaxial electrospray emitters use electricity to precisely dispense three liquids from microscopic nozzles to generate a steady stream with three distinct fluid layers. The liquid forms multilayered droplets, which can solidify into layered...

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HearstLab & Fitch Learning Take Major Stake in Founderz To Launch Strategic AI Partnership To Help Close Industry Skills Gap

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:12:29 EDT

Fitch Learning, the global leader in financial services education, and Founderz, Europe's premier AI business school, announced a strategic partnership that will provide learners worldwide with innovative, personalized training that combines Fitch's deep expertise in financial services education with Founderz's award-winning, multilingual AI learning platform and global community reach. - - The partnership is underpinned by a strategic investment in Founderz by HearstLab, a Hearst ...

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Accenture and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute Launch AI Adoption Maturity Model to Help Organizations Scale AI with Predictable Outcomes

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 09:55:20 EDT

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today launched the AI Adoption Maturity Model, a research-validated framework designed to help organizations move beyond AI experimentation to scale artificial intelligence with measurable, repeatable outcomes. - - The model provides a structured approach for commercial enterprises and government organizations to assess their current AI capabilities, identify gaps and build a clear roadmap for re...

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“L.E.A.R.N” is Free to Download for Only Five Days (Until 6/12/26)

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Jim Carbaugh's new book, “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for only five days. - - “L.E.A.R.N: A Transformative Educational Framework That Inspires Character, Resilience and Leadership” is about creating stronger school cultures and more effective learning environments through a practical framework centered on values-dr...

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Research from the ground up

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:33:00 EDT

When Sonya Atalay conducted her doctoral research, she studied pottery in �atalh�y�k, a remarkable ancient site in Turkey. It's one of the world's earliest known urban settlements, flourishing by at least 7000 B.C.E. - - Yet even as Atalay was conducting field research and writing her doctoral thesis, she was scrutinizing standard archaeological practices, believing the discipline to be in need of an update. Indeed, it's an issue she had been grappling with going back to her undergraduate d...

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Applications open for the Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:59:13 EDT

Teachers across the country may now apply for a new national edition of the Global Teacher Prize Chile, an award internationally known as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching”. The prize recognises the work of educators throughout the country. In 2026, as in 2025, the competition will include three categories: Holistic Education, Early Childhood Education and Music Education. - - For more than 10 years, the Global Teacher Prize Chile has sought to raise the profile of, value and reward the fundame...

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Ana Ivanovic to join Rafa Nadal for the graduation of the tenth class of the Rafa Nadal Academy

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:40:50 EDT

The Rafa Nadal Academy will celebrate the graduation ceremony of the tenth class of Rafa Nadal School students next Tuesday, June 9. A total of 47 students will conclude their academic journey in a very special event that will feature Rafa Nadal and former Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, the class's guest of honor. - - Ivanovic, 2008 Roland Garros champion, former world No. 1, and winner of 15 WTA Tour titles, joins a list of sports legends who have accompanied the Academy's students on...

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Scholastic Donates Books and Scholastic Magazine Subscriptions to Arizona School on NBC's TODAY

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:19:20 EDT

In a recent segment on NBC's TODAY show celebrating a 7th-grade math teacher at Rim Country Middle School in Arizona, Scholastic donated $10,000 worth of books to the school's library as well as more than 100 Scholastic Magazine subscriptions–one for every teacher in the school. - - The teacher, Mr. Philip Lindsay, has gained more than 2 million followers on social media by posting video explainers decoding middle school slang. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, Mr. Lindsay was recogni...

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From experience to connection: international students shaping dialogue across cultures in T�rkiye

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:31:05 EDT

For many international students, studying abroad extends well beyond academic life. It involves learning new languages, building relationships, and gradually developing a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment. In T�rkiye, a large, diverse and growing student population contributes to the wider social fabric, offering insight into everyday dynamics of connection and adaptation. - - The Bridging Cultures initiative, led by Tevfik Karpuzcu, explores through digital storytelling...

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Henkel opens application phase for the next edition of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:10:45 EDT

Henkel is proud to announce the opening of applications for the fifth edition of the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science. This international award honors women scientists whose groundbreaking research advances the field of hair and fiber science. The application phase opens on May 29, marking the birth month of Martha Schwarzkopf. Honoring Martha Schwarzkopf's Legacy The award pays tribute to Martha Schwarzkopf, a true pioneer who was one of the first woman in Germany to lead a...

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SAS Curiosity Cup celebrates global student excellence in data and AI for its fifth year

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:07:26 EDT

What drives volatility in global markets? How can data predict ecological tipping points in urban environments? What impact does social media have on students' mental health and academic performance? These are among the questions explored in the 2026 Curiosity Cup, a global data science competition sponsored by data and AI leader SAS. - - Now in its fifth year, the Curiosity Cup continues to grow in scale and impact. A record-breaking number of teams representing 20 countries participated i...

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“The Kittician Kitty” Gains Attention for Story of Healing, Compassion, and New Beginnings

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:42:02 EDT

A touching children's book, “The Kittician Kitty” by Patricia Viles-Antonellis, is engaging readers with its gentle story of loss, rescue, and belonging. Inspired by real-life events, the book follows a young kitten separated from her home on the island of St. Kitts, only to find a life filled with care and affection in the United States. - - The story centers on themes of strength and compassion. The kitten's journey, from being lost to being adopted by Pati and Peter, presents a so...

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Philadelphia Sports Media Veteran Mike Missanelli Pairs Storytelling Passion with Advocacy-Driven Children's Tale

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:47 EDT

The streets of Philadelphia know Mike Missanelli as a titan of sports talk, a man whose voice dominated the airwaves for decades. From the cutthroat world of the Philadelphia Inquirer to the electric energy of 97.5 The Fanatic, Missanelli built a career on his clever edge and seasoned journalistic roots. Now, the veteran reporter channels that same passion into the charming world of children's literature, expanding his reach from hard-nosed sports analysis to heartwarming storytelling. - ...

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Children's Book Author Patti Bonesteel inspires Young Bookworms and Families through her Fact-Based Fables that encourage Curiosity, Compassion, and Camaraderie

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:05:10 EDT

Animal-themed stories that combine creative concepts, adventure, and valuable life lessons continue to delight young readers and families across different communities. Among the creators of these touching literary experiences is children's author Patti Bonesteel, who continues to capture audiences through her inventive collection of educational and entertaining tales. Known for titles such as “ The Flamingo with Two Left Feet ,” “ We Can…and We Do ,” “ Amari's Bi...

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Cherokee language learners bridge generations with iPad and Mac

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:49 EDT

At the Cherokee Immersion School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the hallways are buzzing with young learners traveling from one classroom to the next. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the immersion school — a branch of the Durbin Feeling Language Center — is tasked with creating the next generation of Cherokee language speakers. - - “They're really language warriors,” says Erlinda “Daksi” Soap, a fifth grade teacher at the immersion school. “Our mission here at Cherokee...

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StoryWalking Invites Families to Experience Stories Beyond the Page Through Nature, Movement, and Reflection

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:58:49 EDT

A growing storytelling platform encourages curiosity, mindfulness, and real-world connection through immersive learning experiences StoryWalking continues to inspire families, educators, and young learners with its unique approach to storytelling—one that moves beyond reading and into lived experience. - - Founded by creative storyteller Wendy Nadherny Fachon, StoryWalking is built on a simple idea: stories become more meaningful when they are experienced, not just read. Through guided ex

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Wendy Nadherny Fachon's “The Angel Heart” Inspires Young Readers Through Nature, Imagination, and Emotional Reflection

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:58:10 EDT

“The Angel Heart” continues to touch the hearts of families, educators, and young readers through its thoughtful storytelling and uplifting themes centered on emotional awareness, wonder, and personal growth. - - Written by Wendy Nadherny Fachon, the book invites children into a peaceful and imaginative world where nature becomes both teacher and companion. At the center of the story is a heart-shaped flower that blooms as a symbol of love, hope, healing, and the quiet beauty found

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Edward Corcoran Explores Solutions to Restore the American Dream

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:44:56 EDT

Edward Corcoran's new book, “Revive the American Dream,” presents a comprehensive look at the issues threatening the core ideals of the United States. A retired US Army officer and Senior Fellow at GlobalSecurity.org, Dr. Corcoran brings decades of experience in strategic analysis, intelligence, and international relations to examine the nation's domestic and global challenges. - - In this book, Corcoran explores how economic inequality, political unrest, racial tensions, and emerging glo...

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Revitalizing Indigenous languages through film: The story of Runa Simi

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:36:40 EDT

The Peruvian film documenting a community-led effort to dub The Lion King in Quechua tells a wider story of Indigenous language revitalization, showing how media can strengthen cultural pride, engage youth, and expand access to Indigenous languages, in line with the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032). - - Fernando's story reminds us of the importance of protecting identity through language, and of cinema's power to build bridges. We hope our film sparks conversations...

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New research enables a robot to chart a better course

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:14:17 EDT

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors. - - But this remains an extremely challenging problem for an autonomous robot, which would need to swiftly adjust its trajectory to avoid sudden obstacles while staying on course. - - Researchers from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania developed a new trajectory-planning system that tackl...

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Harold Toliver's “Scanning and Sizing the Universe and Everything in It: Playing Scales” Challenges Human Perception of Scale in Science and Philosophy

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Harold Toliver, retired Professor of English, American, and Comparative Literature at the University of California and author of numerous works in literary history and theory, presents a bold interdisciplinary inquiry in “Scanning and Sizing the Universe and Everything in It: Playing Scales.” With an academic career spanning institutions such as Johns Hopkins, the University of Washington, Ohio State University, and UCLA, Toliver bridges the humanities and sciences to reframe how humans...

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“Thorne's Journey Home” by Harold Toliver Delivers a Riveting Western Epic of Survival, Justice, and Redemption

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 EDT

In “Thorne's Journey Home,” acclaimed scholar and author Harold Toliver presents a deeply compelling and richly layered narrative that elevates the traditional Western into a profound exploration of identity, endurance, and moral courage. This novel stands as a must-read for audiences seeking both adventure and emotional depth. - - Unlike conventional frontier tales that focus on outward exploration and conquest, “Thorne's Journey Home” centers on the far more complex and perilous act o...

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Advancing an integrated sustainability agenda to unlock business value

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:04:18 EDT

“Our social, nature and climate teams meet regularly and collaborate, but there is no cross-cutting strategy yet and we do not easily have insight into potential trade-offs and co-benefits between the three agendas. We are keen to learn and co-design how we can better work on the intersections between the agendas to make them more efficient, effective and simple.” - - This reflection from one of our members captures well why WBCSD organized a workshop on Advancing an Integrated Sustainabi...

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Youth leaders and UNESCO advance intercultural dialogue at the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural Competence

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:18 EDT

At the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural and Global Competence held online between 20 and 23 April 2026, UNESCO participated to share the breadth of its experience in intercultural dialogue - bringing together insights from youth-led initiatives, field-based work and concrete policy tools developed across education, social and human sciences, peacebuilding and the digital sphere. - - At a time of increasing polarisation, rapid technological transformation and rising geopolitical tensions,...

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