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Nike Signs Gamecocks Athletes to Blue Ribbon Elite NIL Roster as South Carolina Partnership Begins

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:57:00 EDT

What's happening? - As Nike and the University of South Carolina begin a 10-year partnership, they're announcing the addition of five top Gamecocks athletes to Nike's Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program. - - What is the Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program? - Blue Ribbon Elite reimagines the NIL space by providing leading athletes and universities an unmatched level of collaboration that prioritizes the future of sport and athlete identity. - - What University of South Carolina athletes are involved?...

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Transforming genocide memorial sites to places of dialogue and learning for peace in Rwanda

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:39:30 EDT

More than three decades after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda faces a new challenge: ensuring that younger generations remain engaged with a history they did not experience themselves. With more than 65% of Rwanda's population born after 1994, education and institutions entrusted with preserving memory play an increasingly important role in transmitting this history and its relevance for the present and future. In this context, UNESCO is part of a collective effort to strengthe...

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“You and Your Amazing Brain” Captivates Global Audiences Across Major International Book Fairs

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 19:20:09 EDT

Charlotte Greguski's “You and Your Amazing Brain” is a children's educational book that introduces young readers to the extraordinary power of the human brain and how to nurture it for lifelong well-being. Greguski, a former midwife with over three decades of study in brain integration, Brain Gym®, and human potential development, brings deep professional insight into early childhood learning and development. - - In “You and Your Amazing Brain,” children are guided through engaging fact...

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Florence Coleman Releases New Adventure Story, “The Duck Dog Adventure”

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:25:47 EDT

Author Florence Coleman invites readers into the thrilling outdoors with her latest book, “The Duck Dog Adventure,” a gripping tale of courage, trust, and the powerful bond between a trainer and her dog. Known for her heartfelt storytelling, Coleman once again captures the beauty of companionship and perseverance in a story that blends excitement with emotional depth. - - “The Duck Dog Adventure” follows a dedicated trainer and her Labrador Retriever, Orion, as they embark on Orion's ve...

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HP and Mission 44 Expand Partnership to the UK, Driving the Next Generation into the Future of Work

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:40:33 EDT

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) and Mission 44, the charitable foundation founded by seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, today announced the next phase of their partnership - its first in the UK - expanding their shared commitment to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds develop the skills, confidence, and access needed to thrive in the future of work. - - Announced ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, HP and Mission 44, which is driving change so all young pe...

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Lauren Tarshis Visits The Kelly Clarkson Show, Scholastic Donates One Million Books to Toys for Tots in Clarkson's Honor

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:24:09 EDT

Lauren Tarshis, Senior Vice President and Editor-at-Large at Scholastic and author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived book series, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss her 26th I Survived book, share Scholastic's mission of expanding reading enjoyment and engagement, and surprise Clarkson with a massive book donation in her honor. - - Over the seven seasons of Clarkson's critically acclaimed show, she has championed literacy and, in partnership with Scholastic, give...

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Live Nation Canada Awards Scholarships to Downsview Students Recognizing Leadership and Creative Excellence

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:06 EDT

KEY TAKEAWAYS - - - • Rogers Stadium strengthened its role as a community partner by investing in local youth through targeted scholarships, reinforcing credibility and goodwill in Downsview. - • Support for leadership and the arts is helping build a future talent pipeline aligned with the live entertainment industry, connecting community investment to long-term business relevance. - • Scholarships translate proximity into tangible impact for local students, making Live Nation's commit...

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Four Students Receive $2500 Scholarships Courtesy of Board Member Joyce Wilkerson, 2025 Green-Garner In Urban Education Award Winner

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:15:19 EDT

Four Philadelphia high school students have been selected to receive $2,500 college scholarships as part of Philadelphia Board of Education Member Joyce S. Wilkerson's selection as the 2025 winner of the Green-Garner Award in Urban Education. - - The Green-Garner Award, given by the Council for Great City Schools, recognizes a past or present school superintendent or board of education member who exemplify the highest standards of leadership, achievement, professionalism and inclusion. Wil...

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Van Gogh Museum and DHL Deliver Art to the Classroom

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:45:04 EDT

The Van Gogh Museum's educational programme, Van Gogh Goes to School, which is made possible by its partner DHL Express, gives primary-school children the opportunity to learn about the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. With a combination of guest lectures, educational resources, and a Van Gogh Museum Edition, the programme brings the world of art directly into the classroom. - - A Van Gogh Museum Edition – a museum-quality 3D replica of one of Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces – was deliver...

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“Loukas and the Game of Chance” - Unraveling the Mysteries of Destiny

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:11:19 EDT

“Loukas and the Game of Chance” by Anthony L. Manna is a captivating retelling of an old classic Greek folk tale. The story revolves around Loukas, a young musician whose life changes for the worse because of his greediness and pride. He sets out on a journey to retrieve what he lost with the help of a talking mythical snake. As they walk through the enchanted forest, Loukas asks celestial beings for help; meanwhile, he learns some critical lessons about growing up and surviving in life....

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“Loukas and the Game of Chance” - A Tale of Fate and Adventure

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:07:50 EDT

Anthony L. Manna is an award-winning professor and writer who has devoted himself towards promoting multicultural literature for over fifty years in his long career teaching students across Turkey, Greece, Albania, and the United States. Some of Manna's works like “Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale” and “The Orphan: A Cinderella Story from Greece” brought him celebration as someone capable of writing cultural tales that reach readers across all generations globally. - - In his ne...

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“Loukas and the Game of Chance” - The Ultimate Test of Fortune

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:07:30 EDT

Readers follow Loukas, a young musician in Anthony L. Manna's new novel, “Loukas and the Game of Chance,” where he retells a classic Greek folktale. Once his pride and greed have led him to lose everything, the story begins to unfold as the musician embarks on a breathtaking journey that will end up changing his life forever and enable him to regain his honor as well as wealth using an enchanted talking snake. To find his way through the strange forest, he calls upon heavenly beings for...

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Siemens and Arts et M�tiers sign strategic partnership to promote industrial innovation in France and Europe

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:13:57 EDT

- - • Siemens and the prestigious French engineering school Arts et M�tiers agree on a comprehensive partnership for students, startups and companies - • The aim is to accelerate the adoption and dissemination of industrial digital technologies - • Establishment of a smart manufacturing hub on the Paris campus, where Siemens innovations in the areas of industrial AI, operations software, automation, building technology and electrification are deployed in a real-world production environment - ...

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Ana Ivanovic visits the new Rafa Nadal Museum and reunites with her racket at the Hall of Fame

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:48:37 EDT

Ana Ivanovic was the godmother of the 10th graduating class of the Rafa Nadal Academy and, ahead of the graduation event, the former Serbian tennis player had the chance to discover the new Rafa Nadal Museum, recently revamped under the Inside the Legend concept, and enjoyed a very special reunion with one of the most important items of her sporting career. - - The event was attended by Rafa Nadal and former Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, the patron of this class. Roland Garros c...

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A Rhyming Summer Read for Young Learners: “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” by Patricia Herber

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:25:48 EDT

As families, libraries, and summer programs prepare reading lists for the warmer months, “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” offers a delightful way to keep young readers engaged. Written by Patricia Herber, this charming poetry collection combines rhythm, rhyme, and colorful illustrations to make learning enjoyable and accessible. - - Friendship & Responsibility - Poem: Puppy (p. 16) - Why it works: - - - • Emotional storytelling, bonding, responsibility - • Great for summ...

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LexisNexis Launches AI Prompting Certification to Help Legal Professionals Supercharge Their Work

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:15:26 EDT

As AI tools become standard across legal practice, crafting effective prompts and critically evaluating AI output has become a core professional skill. - - LexisNexis® Legal & Professional has launched AI Prompt Essentials, a self-paced certification course that delivers practical, hands-on guidance for using large language models (LLMs) for legal drafting, analysis, research, and more. Now live on LexisNexis University, the program is open at no cost to all legal professionals, regardless...

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A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:21 EDT

In a hospital or at home, temperatures are usually taken using an oral or forehead thermometer, but these do not always accurately reflect the core body temperature. Measuring core temperature from within the body could make it easier to determine whether someone is sick, and whether they're at risk of spiking a dangerous fever. - - To make it more feasible to obtain core body temperature measurements, MIT engineers have developed an ingestible sensor that can send continuous temperature up...

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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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