Arkansas State

Fort Smith, AR

The state of Arkansas is concerned about education. That is an obvious statement for any state government, but in Arkansas, there is an urgency to working to improve education because the Natural State lags in test scores in just about every measure of classroom success versus the rest of the nation.

Classroom Residencies Program Adding Momentum — Initiative Supports Teacher Training

According to a ministry official, the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture is now reviewing a 13-year compulsory education program that will encompass early childhood education. Warsito, the ministry’s acting deputy for coordination of education quality and religious moderation enhancement, announced on Thursday that early childhood education will be...

Indonesian Ministry Reviewing 13-year Compulsory Education Policy

Russellville, AR

An Arkansas Tech University building with a distinctive name and almost a century of history will soon get a makeover through a $810,445 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council, the university announced Wednesday. Improvements to the Techionery building will include roof replacement, new entry double doors, frames...

ATU Receives Grant to Renovate Historic Techionery Building

Some of the top cited reasons for reluctance included a lack of skill, cognitive capacity and knowledge. Health care systems making workflow and staffing changes could be a possible strategy to address barriers. Most physicians who are reluctant to treat addiction cited poor training and other institutional factors as major...

‘Physicians don’t feel comfortable’ treating addiction due to poor training, lack of resources

Insider

A college teacher said her students are missing key life skills in their freshman year. She wants parents to teach kids about budgeting and safety.

I've worked with college students for years. Parents should teach their college-bound kids these key life skills this summer.

Dogs provide routine, stabilizing mental health by decreasing anxiety. Petting dogs reduces anxiety by focusing on the moment and releasing oxytocin. Dogs offer emotional support, reducing loneliness and promoting social interactions. From their visitation in hospital wings to their presence in therapy rooms and their stay at our homes, dogs...

The Healing Power of Paws

Fortune

Bosses have tried everything to convince staff they’ll be happier working in the office than at home, from free lunches to subsidized commutes. When that hasn’t worked, they’ve tried putting their foot down. Now, exasperated employers want to know what makes their workers tick. Neil Murray, CEO...

Businesses are using ‘sociologists, psychologists, and anthropologists’ to work out how to get staff back to the office

Afrotech

Over the years, Thasunda Brown Duckett has gained global recognition for her monumental career strides, impact, and influence. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, the TIAA president and CEO’s historic feats include, in 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the financial retirement services company in more than 100 years as well as one of two… Continue reading Thasunda Brown Duckett Says ‘The Time Is Now’ For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills

Thasunda Brown Duckett Says ‘The Time Is Now’ For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills

A trailblazer is a person whose shoes others aspire to fill and whose example they seek to emulate. In its newest feature, Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine salutes Trailblazing Women, those who refuse to settle for the status quo or to be boxed in by stereotypes. In our inaugural class, we find entrepreneurs, health care professionals, community servants, promoters, marketers and other warriors on the business front.

What is a Trailblazer?

21Ninety

For Black women, art therapy can be a lifeline. This wellness practice can radically change how Black women speak, treat and see themselves. It is also a mixture of therapy, rest and community-building.  Art heals, and healing is a slow and beautiful process. Whether you are hoping to heal racial trauma, workplace mistreatment, childhood abuse… Continue reading How Art Therapy Can Help Black Women Heal

How Art Therapy Can Help Black Women Heal

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Little Rock, AR

Embracing its role as an urban, commuter-based school with a higher percentage of non-traditional students, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made accessibility a cornerstone of a new strategic plan. The school recently unveiled the plan aimed at making the college more affordable and attractive for students in...

The Cornerstone — Accessibility the Focus of UA Little Rock’s New Strategic Plan

A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science examined potential drawbacks of intimate relationships. While intimate relationships come with numerous benefits, like emotional support, companionship, and sexual satisfaction, there are also various perceived disadvantages. From an evolutionary perspective, the behavioral adaptations in intimate relationships were selected to increase fitness by facilitating child-rearing, support, and sharing of resources. However, aspects of intimate relationships that were once advantageous in our ancestral environments may no longer enhance fitness in the modern world.

Love’s downside: Research identifies major disadvantages of romantic partnerships

California State

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NewsByJoshua

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Eagan, MN

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DayTripper

The old Kowalski's grocery store in Eagan, Minnesota, is about to become a church. This change has caused some debate in the community. Here's what you need to know about this big switch.

Former Kowalski's Store in Eagan to Become a Church

After earning a Master of Business Administration and becoming a certified public accountant, Deron Hamilton went in with Neil Denman and founded Little Rock’s Denman, Hamilton & Associates CPA in 2013. “I enjoy analytics and ratios, and I get a deep feeling of satisfaction when I sit down and...

AMP Top Ten: Deron Hamilton, Analytics Lead to Results

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

The education sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, ushering in a new era of Transforming Education. The traditional model, where individuals graduate and embark on a lifelong career, is becoming obsolete. Continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling are now essential to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced world. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), online learning, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing how we learn, making education more accessible and personalized.

The Future of Education: Transformative Trends for the Next Decade

A third place is a welcoming environment separate from work or home where you can unwind and connect. Finding a third place can enhance creativity and well-being, and ultimately boost leadership effectiveness. Your ideal third place should align with your interests, provide a sense of comfort, and help you recharge.

The Power of Third Places in Effective Leadership

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ACHE Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) recently revealed the appointments of Teressa Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, as the new Vice President and Provost, and Christopher...

ACHE Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

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