Education
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a need for a dedicated organization of educators in pediatric palliative care (PPC) and have created a community of practice (CoP) to address this gap. The study, published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, aims to establish a network
Education
Due to urgent advocacy from U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), the U.S. Department of Education has reversed its hold on critical K-12 formula grant funding, unlocking a $7.87 million allocation for Duval County Public Schools. This decision came just weeks before the start of the academic year,
Education
Senator Susan M. Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has successfully secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee with a vote of 26-3, provides
Education
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with Ceibal and implemented by Socialab, has launched a regional call for proposals to identify and support innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The call, titled "AI Here!", aims to map,
Education
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced a regional call for proposals to support innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The 'AI Here!' initiative, undertaken in partnership with Uruguay's national center for digital education innovation, Ceibal,
Education
Researchers at Brigham Young University have successfully implemented an extracurricular program to equip pre-medical students with foundational AI knowledge, demonstrating significant improvements in both AI knowledge and pathology-related skills. The program, called AI in Medicine Association (AIM), employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design, comparing knowledge acquisition between students participating
Education
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, provides $197 billion
Education
A significant victory for students, families, and school districts in Illinois has been announced, following the U.S. Department of Education's release of previously withheld education funding. Attorney General Kwame Raoul had joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to freeze
Education
Research from Bar-Ilan University in Israel has uncovered significant barriers to healthcare for the trans community, including inadequate medical education and systemic discrimination. The study, focusing on Israel's primary care system, found that healthcare providers often lack the training to address the unique health needs of trans individuals.
Education
Nigeria's governors have sounded the alarm on the country's dire education crisis, citing foundational skills as critical building blocks for achieving educational objectives. Despite efforts to address the issue of out-of-school children, the number of children without access to education remains mind-boggling. The crisis is exacerbated
Education
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently met with Illinois members of the American Federation of Teachers to discuss the impact of the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The meeting highlighted the importance of the department's funding for Illinois schools,
Education
The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act has been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, with Senator Susan Collins securing significant funding and provisions for Maine. The bill, which now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House, provides $197 in discretionary
