Nationally Recognized Poet Barbara Fant Named Next Executive Director of Thurber House

April 30, 2026 11:30 AM

Thurber House today announced Barbara Fant, a nationally recognized poet and longtime arts leader, as its next executive director. Fant will begin her role in September, bringing more than 20 years of experience as an artist and nonprofit professional to an organization entering a new phase of growth, partnership and community engagement.Fant returns to Columbus from Los Angeles, where she most recently worked with Homeboy Industries. She was...

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American College of Education Releases 2025 Impact Report, Reflecting on Its Measurable Impact and 20th Anniversary

April 30, 2026 8:58 AM

American College of Education® (ACE) recently released its 2025 Impact Report, reflecting on 20 years of offering affordable, career-centered learning while making a measurable impact on thousands of lives globally.This year's edition of the annual report highlights examples of how ACE's commitment to operating in a socially responsible way supports various facets of impact - providing accessible education, addressing employment shortages,...

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Gordon Rettinger Continues to Inspire Through Leadership, Teaching, and Preservation Efforts

April 29, 2026 2:05 PM

Gordon Rettinger continues to make a meaningful impact through his work in education, community leadership, and historical preservation. With a career built on consistency and service, he has influenced generations of students, supported community development, and ensured that the history of North Dakota remains documented and accessible.His work reflects a clear sense of purpose. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through his research,...

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From Manhattan to Tuscany, Kyoto, and Salvador de Bahia: New York Jazz Workshop Invites Musicians to Play the World

April 29, 2026 8:00 AM

What if your next trip included a jazz concert under the Tuscan stars, a jam session in a Kyoto café, or a percussion workshop at the legendary Escola Olodum in Salvador de Bahia? For the students of the New York Jazz Workshop (NYJW), that's not a fantasy - it's the curriculum.Now in its 18th year, the Manhattan-based music school has built something no other independent music program in the U.S. can match: a complete musical journey that starts...

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Chef Ann Foundation Receives Outstanding Program Award from Apprenticeship Colorado

April 28, 2026 11:40 AM

The Chef Ann Foundation received an Outstanding Program Award this week from Apprenticeship Colorado, the State Apprenticeship Agency in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The award recognizes the Chef Ann Foundation's Colorado Healthy School Food Pathway program for its exceptional contribution to Colorado's apprenticeship system. The Colorado Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship provide K-12 school...

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Carver Elementary Magnet School Named 2025-26 Palmetto's Finest Award Winner

April 28, 2026 10:40 AM

Florence 1 Schools is proud to announce that Carver Elementary Magnet School has been named a winner of the prestigious 2025-26 Palmetto's Finest Award. This recognition, presented by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA), identifies Carver as one of the top-performing schools in the state of South Carolina.The Palmetto's Finest Award is one of the most coveted honors in South Carolina education. Each year, the...

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Small Advisory Firms Are Playing by the Same Rules without the Same Resources 

April 28, 2026 9:00 AM

Running a small investment advisory firm is a lot like being a one-person band. From advising clients and managing relationships, to handling the paperwork and, somewhere in there, making sure everyone's CE requirements by state are done correctly before December 31st, the workload adds up quickly. And for the roughly 180,000 Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) registered across the country, that last responsibility just got more...

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Honoring Heritage and Building Connections: Gordon Rettinger's Vision for Community Growth

April 24, 2026 6:35 PM

Gordon Rettinger continues to play a meaningful role in strengthening community life by focusing on a vision that connects heritage with progress. Through decades of work in education, athletics, community events, and historical research, he has helped shape an environment where tradition is respected and growth is encouraged.His efforts reflect a clear understanding that strong communities are built through shared experiences, consistent...

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Florence 1 Schools Approves First Reading of 2026-2027 Budget with No Tax Increase or Staff Reductions

April 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Florence 1 Schools has approved the first reading of its 2026-2027 budget during the Board of Trustees' April monthly meeting, advancing a $216.8 million financial plan that includes no increase in millage and no staffing reductions while continuing to fully fund district programs and school safety initiatives.The proposed budget reflects a continued focus on student success, operational stability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer...

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HKUST and Times Higher Education Co-Host Asia Universities Summit 2026

April 24, 2026 8:45 AM

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education (THE) co-hosted the Asia Universities Summit 2026 from April 22 to 24. Under the theme "Igniting Global Transformation: Asia's Leadership," the three-day premier event explores Asia's pivotal role in reshaping global innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through higher education.The Summit holds particular significance as it coincides with...

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Celebrating Welding Since 1996: 30 Years of Skill, Strength, and Progress

April 23, 2026 2:35 PM

Since 1996, the American Welding Society has recognized April as National Welding Month to build awareness of the welding industry and the skilled professionals who keep it moving forward. In 2026, AWS marks the 30th anniversary of this nationwide observance under the theme, "Celebrating Welding Since 1996."For three decades, National Welding Month has spotlighted the tradespeople, educators, inspectors, engineers, and leaders whose work quite...

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Florence 1 Schools Announces Third School of Innovation in Leadership

April 23, 2026 1:45 PM

Florence 1 Schools is set to expand its specialized educational portfolio following the Board of Trustees' unanimous approval of the High School of Innovation in Leadership. Slated to open in Timmonsville for the 2027-2028 school year, the school is developed in a strategic partnership with The Citadel.The High School of Innovation in Leadership will become the district's third School of Innovation, joining the Poynor School of Healthcare...

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Old Dominion University: The University of the Future

April 23, 2026 9:00 AM

As a 95-year-old Research 1 institution with 239 undergraduate and graduate programs, 93 certificate programs, and a medical school, Old Dominion University embraces technology, reflecting its unique ability to progress with the times. While other universities have "picked a lane" and created academic programs specifically for AI and emerging technologies or used AI to advance research or enhance operations, this coastal Virginia institution set...

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NAHICA Announces QXO as National Sponsor, Expanding Support for Latino Contractors Nationwide

April 22, 2026 6:15 PM

The National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) proudly announces that QXO, the fastest-growing publicly traded building products distributor in North America, has joined the organization as a National Sponsor, reinforcing a shared commitment to empowering Latino contractors across the country.This partnership marks a significant milestone in NAHICA's mission to elevate Hispanic professionals in the construction and roofing industries....

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UN ECOSOC Youth Forum "Empowering the Next Generation" Side Event Held in New York with Representatives from 46 Nations

April 22, 2026 2:45 PM

From April 14 to 16, 2026, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.At 6:00 PM on April 15, a high-level side event titled "Empowering the Next Generation: Transformative Education for the SDGs and Youth Innovation" was successfully held at the Scandinavia House in Manhattan. This collaborative initiative was jointly supported by the Global Youth Philanthropy...

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At 10 Years and 400,000 Participants, SPARK Accelerates the Search for Answers in Autism Research

April 21, 2026 1:00 PM

A decade after its launch, SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge), the world's largest autism study, is entering a new phase of discovery. With continuous funding from the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International, SPARK now has more than 400,000 autistic individuals and family members participating. SPARK is open to all individuals regardless of age living in the U.S. with a professional diagnosis of autism...

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Join Free April Webinar on AI in Real Estate: Getting Started without the Overwhelm, a Confidence-Building Conversation

April 21, 2026 9:00 AM

With AI already shaping how real estate agents market listings, communicate with clients, and manage their day-to-day, they now need guidance to turn all that momentum into something they can actually use in their business - like creating marketing pieces, supporting transaction workflow, or virtually staging homes.Join The CE Shop for a practical, user-friendly conversation on how AI is showing up in real estate today and how agents can begin...

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Jeremy Packman Calls for Stronger Special Education Systems in California Schools

April 20, 2026 3:10 PM

Jeremy Packman, an Administrator on Special Assignment, is raising awareness about a challenge he believes schools and families must address more directly: the need for stronger, clearer special education systems.With more than two decades in public education, Mr. Packman has seen firsthand how confusion, inconsistency, and unclear processes can impact students and families."Special education is highly regulated for a reason," Packman said. "If...

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Positively Arts Presents: The 2025 Get Launched Vegas Winners Showcase at Myron’s on Sunday, April 19

April 16, 2026 2:00 PM

This Sunday, April 19, Positively Arts, a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing performing arts training to children across the Las Vegas Valley regardless of their ability to pay, presents the 2025 Get Launched Vegas Winners Showcase at Myron's at The Smith Center from 3 PM to 5 PM (doors open at 2 PM).This exclusive event highlights the winners and finalists of the Get Launched Vegas singing competition,...

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New Guides from Smithsonian Science Empower Youth To Explore Community Challenges

April 16, 2026 8:25 AM

The Smithsonian Science Education Center has released two new free Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides: Innovation! and Zero Barriers!, designed to help youth ages 11-18 explore complex challenges in their own communities and take meaningful action toward a sustainable future. Through hands-on activities and data-driven investigations, the guides encourage young people to explore how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can...

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