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American Council of Learned Societies Opens First Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies Competition

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to offer a new Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies for groups of scholars and experts working to advance change in the field of China Studies. Part of the redesigned Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies, the new grant competition aims to develop effective strategies for long-term change in China studies through collaborative working groups that will research and pilot solutions to challenges and opportunities in the field. The program is based on three years of consultations with more than 100 scholars, administrators, journalists, librarians, curators, artists, and readers of research and writing on China.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to offer a new Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies for groups of scholars and experts working to advance change in the field of China Studies.
  • Part of the redesigned Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies , the new grant competition aims to develop effective strategies for long-term change in China studies through collaborative working groups that will research and pilot solutions to challenges and opportunities in the field.
  • aimed at diversifying undergraduate curricula, supporting early career and teaching faculty, and enhancing undergraduate programs in China studies.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

41st Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to American University Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.
  • In addition to an award certificate, the Palestinian-American scholar will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace.

41st Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to American University Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 41st Niwano Peace Prize to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University in Washington D.C., who is the founder of the D.C.-based Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace combining conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue.
  • In addition to an award certificate, the Palestinian-American scholar will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible.
  • The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace.

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million for Workforce Development Initiatives

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Monday, February 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce development across Florida.
  • "In Florida we have become the number one state in the nation for talent development by making strategic investments in our workforce," said Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • This $25 million investment is part of the $100 million allocated in August to the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program.
  • Earlier this month, Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Diaz announced an additional $22 million in funding for workforce related initiatives and $35 million in funding under the same grant specific to the growth of Florida's semiconductor industry.

Venture Valley Business Simulation Video Game Named "Best of 2023" for Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) by Tech & Learning Magazine

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.

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  • The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.
  • Venture Valley stood out by offering a unique solution to enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurship education.
  • This Tech & Learning award further validates the power of gamified learning and the effectiveness of the Venture Valley game in teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy."
  • For more information on the Venture Valley game, please visit www.venturevalleygame.com and follow the game on social media platforms:

Celebrating a 'Transformative Figure in Sports and Leadership'

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Wooden's extraordinary and enduring contributions to college basketball and the athletic community worldwide were lauded during the Postal Service's dedication ceremony for the new stamp in his honor at UCLA.

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  • "In dedicating this stamp, the United States Postal Service honors not just a legendary coach, but a transformative figure in sports and leadership."
  • The event was held outdoors at the East Plaza of Pauley Pavilion, an arena located on the campus of UCLA.
  • Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes -- a three-time NBA All-Star who played for Wooden's Bruins for two championship seasons – was master of ceremonies.
  • Wooden was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2003 by President George W. Bush.

Reimagining higher education: Seneca Polytechnic set to transform postsecondary learning with integration of Microsoft Azure AI

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Seneca will integrate Azure OpenAI to develop an AI tutor that supports enhanced learning of course material and simulated, personalized job interviews based on job postings.

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  • Seneca will integrate Azure OpenAI to develop an AI tutor that supports enhanced learning of course material and simulated, personalized job interviews based on job postings.
  • "Seneca shares a student-first approach, and that's the foundation of our collaboration with Microsoft to harness the power of AI to enrich our polytechnic education for students."
  • As part of the collaboration, Seneca is developing an AI tutor that will help amplify student learning.
  • It will be built integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI, ensuring student privacy and security so they can focus on learning.

Nord Anglia Education launches international metacognition research with Boston College

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education today announced the official launch of its 'Metacognition Research Project' in partnership with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.  

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  • Currently being piloted across 27 Nord Anglia schools around the world, the research is a joint undertaking between Nord Anglia and Boston College.
  • Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "The Metacognition Project is a leap forward in our quest to deepen our understanding of teaching and learning best practice.
  • As a partnership between Nord Anglia and Boston College, the project is being led by both Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Nord Anglia Education and Dr Damian Bebell, Assistant Research Professor at Boston College.
  • Dr Damian Bebell said: "We're proud to be partnering with Nord Anglia Education on one of the world's first major studies of metacognition and skill development.

Nord Anglia Education launches international metacognition research with Boston College

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education today announced the official launch of its 'Metacognition Research Project' in partnership with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.  

Key Points: 
  • Currently being piloted across 27 Nord Anglia schools around the world, the research is a joint undertaking between Nord Anglia and Boston College.
  • Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "The Metacognition Project is a leap forward in our quest to deepen our understanding of teaching and learning best practice.
  • As a partnership between Nord Anglia and Boston College, the project is being led by both Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Nord Anglia Education and Dr Damian Bebell, Assistant Research Professor at Boston College.
  • Dr Damian Bebell said: "We're proud to be partnering with Nord Anglia Education on one of the world's first major studies of metacognition and skill development.

A City Boy Discovers Nature's Playground: New Book Inspires Children to Connect with the Great Outdoors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seen by her loved ones as a natural caregiver, a mother of three, and grandmother of five, author Gloria McCarthy has always loved entertaining children by reading to them and teaching the beauty of the outdoors. Ready to take her passion to paper, McCarthy invites her readers to foster a love for nature in her new picture book, "Timothy and Mr. Tree."

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  • Ready to take her passion to paper, McCarthy invites her readers to foster a love for nature in her new picture book, "Timothy and Mr.
  • Tree."
  • In the book, readers meet the main character, Timothy Michael, a young boy who relocates from the big city with his family.
  • "This tale encourages children to embrace the outdoors while caring for those around them, instilling in them a love of nature and those whom they share it with."