Solid Rock Community School Encourages Families to Look Beyond Grades When Defining Student Success

July 6, 2026 3:10 PM

What does it truly mean for a student to be successful? For generations, academic success has largely been measured through report cards, standardized test scores, and grade point averages. While these benchmarks remain important, Solid Rock Community School believes they tell only part of a student's story.Today's students are entering a world that demands much more than academic knowledge. They must learn to think critically, solve problems,...

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American Industry and Innovation Research Institute (AMIIRI) President Oksana Koval Announces National Initiative for Knowledge, Innovation and Economic Development

July 2, 2026 12:30 PM

America's more than 34 million small businesses account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, support over 61 million jobs, and generate approximately 43.5% of the nation's GDP, making them one of the country's most important drivers of economic growth, innovation, and community development. Yet many entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders continue to face limited access to independent research and practical knowledge...

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iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2026 Celebrates Record Participation and Honors Emerging Talent Addressing Global Challenges

July 1, 2026 2:00 PM

iF Design has announced the winners of the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2026, celebrating a record year for one of the world's most important competitions for emerging designers. Presented on June 11 in Frankfurt as part of the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 program, this year's award attracted nearly 7,000 submissions from 84 countries, the highest participation in the competition's history.Selected by an international jury of 72...

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Trade Schools Like WyoTech Emerge as Smart Career Investments, Studies Show

June 25, 2026 7:00 AM

For millions of American students, a privately funded trade school education is now a direct path to a rewarding career, according to several new studies. WyoTech, a leading U.S. automotive, diesel, welding, and collision trade school, provides that pathway through its accelerated, hands-on training programs that prepare students for high-paying jobs. For decades, high school graduates have been encouraged to attend four-year university...

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As Colleges Reconsider Testing Requirements, Huntington Learning Center Reports Rising Demand for SAT and ACT Preparation

June 24, 2026 5:45 PM

For years, families were told standardized tests mattered less in the college admissions process. But as an increasing number of selective colleges and universities reinstate testing requirements. Huntington Learning Center is seeing renewed demand for test preparation and college readiness support nationwide.According to a recent survey of Huntington Learning Center franchise locations across the country, nearly half of centers report increased...

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Every Broker-Dealer Tracks Completion, But Almost Nobody Tracks Readiness

June 24, 2026 10:01 AM

For firms managing securities licensing across multiple exam types and candidate populations, the challenge is usually the absence of a standardized readiness signal and consolidated reporting. To obtain a clear and consistent benchmark that tells compliance leaders and L&D teams across every exam and cohort, whether their candidates are genuinely prepared to pass, A.D. Banker has redefined what readiness looks like across the Series licensing...

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GradGuard: Higher Education Insured

June 24, 2026 9:00 AM

According to a 2025 survey by U.S. News & World Report, the cost of tuition and fees at private national universities has risen by about 112% in the past 20 years alone. Public national universities haven't fared much better, with out-of-state tuition and fees elevated by 98% and in-state tuition and fees by 107%. Even when adjusted for inflation, costs have risen by 32%, 24%, and 29% respectively.Today, many students and families are not sure...

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New Science Education Resource Helps Youth Explore Agriculture in Their Local Communities and Globally

June 23, 2026 7:30 PM

The Smithsonian Science Education Center recently released a new Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Guide: Agriculture!, which is designed to help youth ages 11-18 (grades 6-12) understand the complexity of agricultural systems globally and in their local communities and identify ways they can lead change. The Agriculture! How can we sustainably feed the world? guide introduces youth to sustainability in agriculture and encourages them to...

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MENTOR Names Thomasina "Tomi" Hiers as Board Chair, Strengthening Philanthropic Leadership to Expand Opportunity for Young People

June 18, 2026 4:05 PM

MENTOR, the unifying champion for expanding quality mentoring relationships for young people, today announced Thomasina "Tomi" Hiers as its new Board Chair, following the organization's June Board of Directors meeting.Hiers brings deep experience in philanthropy and youth development through her leadership at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where she serves as vice president of the Center for Civic Sites and Community Change, and more than 20...

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Italian Ambassador Marco Peronaci Commends UNICO National's INSIEME Initiative to Strengthen Italian Language Education in U.S. High Schools

June 18, 2026 3:00 PM

UNICO National proudly announces that Ambassador Marco Peronaci, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, has formally recognized and expressed his support for the organization's INSIEME Initiative, a national effort designed to strengthen Italian language and cultural education in American high schools.In a letter addressed to UNICO National, Ambassador Peronaci supported the initiative's commitment to expanding educational opportunities that...

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HKUST and HKUST(GZ) Present SURREALITY MR × AI Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition

June 17, 2026 12:51 AM

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(Guangzhou), presents the SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) × Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition. As part of HKUST's 35th-anniversary celebrations, an exclusive media preview of the world's first large-scale, cross-regional MR × AI digital art exhibition was held at the...

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Texas Educator Fady Hanna Launches Bridge to Success to Help Families Navigate Special Education

June 16, 2026 10:25 AM

Fady Hanna, an award-winning special education educator, IEP advocate, and former Teacher of the Year honoree, has launched Bridge to Success Tutoring & Advocacy LLC, a Texas-based educational consulting practice dedicated to helping families navigate the increasingly complex special education system.The launch comes at a time when many parents are seeking greater support in understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), preparing for...

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American Industry and Innovation Research Institute (AMIIRI) Releases Landmark 2025 Industrial AI Report and Announces Expanded Research Agenda for 2026

June 15, 2026 11:25 AM

The American Industry & Innovation Research Institute (AMIIRI) announced the publication of its flagship 2025 research report, "Industrial AI & Business Transformation: The Next Phase of Intelligent Enterprise Development."Finalized in spring 2026 and covering the 2025 research period, the report represents the Institute's most comprehensive analytical publication to date. Spanning more than 260 pages and applying a standardized methodology...

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PA Distance Learning Named Educator Insider Magazine's K-12 Charter School of the Year 2026

June 12, 2026 9:00 AM

PA Distance Learning Charter School, a virtual charter school in Pennsylvania, has been named K-12 Charter School of the Year 2026 by Education Insider Magazine, earning national recognition for its innovative online learning environment and commitment to student support and academic excellence. The award underscores PA Distance Learning's role in shaping the future of K-12 education and helping raise the standards for virtual education in a...

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Global Technology Innovator and Business Leader Antonio Neri to Be Honored at UNICO National's Prestigious 103rd Italian American Awards Gala

June 11, 2026 3:15 PM

An extraordinary evening of elegance, inspiration, and purpose awaits as UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, will host its highly anticipated 103rd Annual Italian American Awards Gala on July 25, 2026. This year's celebration will spotlight one of the most influential global leaders in technology - Antonio Neri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)-who will...

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Florence 1 Schools Communications and Marketing Brings Home 7 Awards

June 11, 2026 9:00 AM

Florence 1 Schools Communications and Marketing Department received seven communications awards during the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SCNSPRA) Rewards for Excellence luncheon held in Columbia.SCNSPRA holds its annual Rewards for Excellence program to recognize outstanding communications and public relations efforts by schools, school districts, and educational agencies and associations. Entries in...

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Architecture Awards Celebrate Innovative and Resilient Wood Design

June 11, 2026 8:00 AM

WoodWorks - Wood Products Council has announced eight 2026 Wood in Architecture award winners, celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design. The annual award program recognizes developers and design teams using wood in innovative ways that positively impact the environment, occupants, and communities throughout the U.S. "WoodWorks was founded to support innovation in modern wood...

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Florence 1 Schools Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting

June 10, 2026 1:50 PM

Florence 1 Schools has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the second year in a row. The award was presented for the district's Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025."I am most pleased to learn that our district, through the leadership of our administration in its care in...

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Free Webinar on Education for Real Income, Real Flexibility, and No Four-Year Degree Required

June 10, 2026 9:00 AM

For career seekers looking for a flexible schedules, low barriers to entry, and uncapped earning potential, home inspection could be the right move. The question is: How do I know if it's right for me, and where do I even start? On June 16 at 7 p.m. CT, American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) will answer both questions in their free and ongoing webinar series, "Become a Home Inspector."For the June 16 session, AHIT is joining forces with...

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Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's International Summer Residency Puts Santa Fe on Global Dance Map

June 9, 2026 3:50 PM

This summer, Zeitgeist Dance Theatre begins its fifth season in New Mexico with an ambitious three-week residency rooted in creation, collaboration, and artistic exchange. The residency includes more than 75 artists, culminating in An Evening of Contemporary Dance at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on August 1. Six contemporary dance works by choreographers Livona Ellis (Vancouver, BC), Francisco Gella (Santa Fe), Vladimir Conde Reche...

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