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Two students were killed and nine were injured in a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday. The university’s president Christina H. Paxson described the incident as “a tragedy that no university community is ever ready for.” “The past 24 hours really have been unimaginable,” she said in a letter to the Ivy League university’s greater community Sunday morning, adding that most of the injured students remain hospitalized in stable condition. The shooting began just after 4 p.m. at the Barus and Holley engineering and physics building. The Providence, Rhode Island, campus was locked down until Sunday morning when local…

Cory Turner, NPR New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests.

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter When the Federal Trade Commission announced this month it was taking action against technology company Illuminate Education over a massive 2021 data breach, it added to the list of government measures against the firm since hackers broke into its systems and made off with the sensitive information of more than 10 million students.  Three state attorneys general have also now imposed penalties and security mandates on the company following allegations it misled customers about its cybersecurity safeguards and waited nearly two years to notify some…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2026) December 12, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: Kevin Howard was a beloved son who passed away on August 9th, 2025, after a short life dedicated to flying. Kevin was the son of two parents who served in the U.S. Air Force, and he discovered his passion for aviation during a flight with his dad. He went on to earn his private pilot license through the Travis Air Force Base Aero Club, and he accrued over 1,100 hours. He was selected…

Addressing Impostor Syndrome In Learning And Skill Development How many times have you heard one of your peers talk about impostor syndrome? This topic, describing the persistent belief that one’s achievements are undeserved, is frequently heard in films, TV, and even among your friends. But while it’s natural to second-guess yourself sometimes, experiencing impostor thoughts can have disruptive effects on your long-term goals. Science says it can erode your engagement, learning outcomes, and professional growth efforts—not to mention your well-being. So, whether you’re a learner prone to impostor thoughts or an L&D professional creating learning experiences for others, understanding how…

Hans Zeiger, RealClearEducation One of the greatest weeks of my life was the week David McCullough came to teach a one-credit course at Hillsdale College in 2006.

It’s not even 6:00 a.m. and Savannah Wiseman and her son Milo are on their way out the door. Wiseman is a preschool teacher at Aunt Kathy’s Child Care & Preschool in Highland Heights, Kentucky, a job she has had for 15 years and one she says she loves. She arrives at 6:15 a.m., which is 45 minutes before the program opens, and uses the time to get Milo dressed, changed and fed. “I like the extra time with him,” she said. Then she drops him off in his classroom. Later that morning, when Wiseman stops by for a visit,…

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Ann’s three young boys had been through a lot already. Her marriage to their father was marked by violence, and a divorce was followed by multiple violations of a protective order, she said. While their father sat in prison in North Dakota, she moved the family to the Twin Cities. But while the move gave them distance, it didn’t solve their problems, said Ann, who asked to be identified by her middle name to protect her children’s privacy. Her sons, especially the two youngest, suffered…

eLearning Boosts Knowledge Retention In Pharma Sales The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most highly regulated and constantly evolving sectors. Pharma sales professionals need to understand product mechanisms, clinical data, compliance guidelines, and market dynamics to effectively support healthcare providers. Because information changes rapidly, organizations require training methods that ensure long-term knowledge retention. eLearning, supported by modern platforms and structured content development, has become one of the most effective approaches for strengthening retention and reinforcing complex scientific information in pharma sales training. The Unique Training Needs Of Pharma Sales Teams Pharma sales representatives face a learning environment that differs…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: April 2, 2026) December 12, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: The Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Larry A. Montgomery, a true servant leader throughout all facets of his life. A product of Fairfield County School District and a long time resident of Richland County, he is most remembered for his overall excellence in academics, his professional career, faith community, and personal life. The goal of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those…