Lawyers for the popular social media platform TikTok are headed to court today for a key hearing where they’re intending to block an upcoming ban of the app in the United States. ...
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started a community archaeology project on campus, inviting local residents to join forces with students and faculty in uncovering the rich history of the area.
Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, Arkansas, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common – a love of gifted and talented education. High has completed a Master of Education degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education while Elijah has been battling brain cancer.
A distinguished professor emeritus of public affairs, Dr. Roby Robertson, has made a generous donation to create a scholarship for students pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
School of Nursing and Health Studies graduates posted a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the national RN licensing exam, according to the latest nursing board data.
They’re the tips and tricks usually learnt on the job, but thanks to a new reading initiative, pre-service teachers at the University of South Australia are gaining valuable insights about how to build students’ reading and literacy skills from experienced teachers on the job.
By: Stephen Stone | Published: September 13, 2024 | 11:35 am | SHARE: September marks National Literacy month, a time to highlight the critical role that reading plays in a child or adult’s overall development.Helping to create advancements in the field, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) takes an innovative approach in its constant quest to improve reading through science.
By: Stephen Stone | Published: September 13, 2024 | 11:35 am | SHARE: September marks National Literacy month, a time to highlight the critical role that reading plays in a child or adult’s overall development.Helping to create advancements in the field, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) takes an innovative approach in its constant quest to improve reading through science.
University of Miami religious studies professors cast an eye—though not an evil one—on our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.
Using immersive virtual reality (i-VR) – a technology where, through use of a headset and controllers, a user can navigate myriad virtual environments – researchers at the University of South Australia have created engineering-specific scenarios where students can practice their engineering skills, using language that is specific to the job.
Homelessness in Arizona has reached a new crisis point. In 2023, more than 14,000 people were without shelter—a 29% increase since 2020.Help could be on the way, thanks to grant funds that are fueling new research projects based at NAU and developed alongside community partners.Laura Noll and Robert Wickham, both associate professors of psychological sciences at NAU, recently received more than $1 million in grants from the Garcia Family Foundation to lead three projects aimed at not only finding housing and support for unsheltered Arizonans but also preventing future homelessness in the state.
When Japanese samurai repelled the Mongols, their victories were attributed to typhoons whipped up by divine forces. Now, Ph.D. candidate Jérémy Le Blanc-Gauthier is taking a fresh look at the legend.
The global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 and resulting job losses led to a surge in suicidal ideation among Canadians, especially young people, a new UdeM-led study finds.
The George Washington University Law School is hosting its annual Supreme Court Briefing in honor of Constitution Day. We will have a four expert panel to discuss the upcoming 2023-2024 Supreme... ...
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Bio-Oil® are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support careers in labor and delivery nursing.
The second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate.