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- 1Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches on the Book of Jasher▼The Book Of Jasher Hidden In Plain sight - Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches
Messianic rabbi Zev Porat is drawing attention with teachings centered on the Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Hebrew Bible but lost to history. He argues the book is 'hidden in plain sight' within scripture, and audiences in Messianic and Christian circles are engaging heavily with his message about its biblical significance.
- 2NCSE Launches Workshop on Teaching Climate Change with Confidence▼“Teaching Climate Change with Confidence”: an NCSE workshop
The National Center for Science Education is running a workshop titled "Teaching Climate Change with Confidence," aimed at supporting educators in covering climate science in the classroom. The program reflects ongoing efforts to equip teachers with accurate, well-grounded material at a time when climate education remains uneven across school systems and sometimes contested in public debate.
- 3Muscogee Teach-In marks fifth year with focus on art and culture▼Muscogee Teach-In to highlight art and culture in milestone fifth year
Emory University is hosting the fifth annual Muscogee Teach-In, an event dedicated to the art and culture of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The milestone edition continues the university's effort to deepen understanding of Indigenous history and living traditions, with programming centered on Native artists, cultural knowledge and the Muscogee people's enduring connection to the region.
- 4Science of reading approach gains attention in literacy instruction▼Inside the science of reading approach to literacy instruction
Education outlets are examining the science of reading, an evidence-based approach to literacy instruction that emphasises phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. The coverage looks at how schools are adopting these methods and what research says about teaching children to read effectively, amid wider debate over reading curricula in K-12 education.
- 5Spears Business rebuilds curriculum around AI industry demand▼AI Forward: Spears Business rebuilding curriculum around industry demand
Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business is overhauling its curriculum to center on artificial intelligence under an initiative called AI Forward. The redesign aims to align business education with what employers now expect from graduates. It reflects a wider push among business schools to fold AI skills into core teaching rather than treat it as a niche topic.
- 6Orlando Science Center offers hands-on tactile sensory exhibits▼Exploring tactile senses with the Orlando Science Center
WESH reports on the Orlando Science Center's exploration of tactile senses, highlighting hands-on exhibits that let visitors experience science through touch. The segment showcases interactive displays designed to teach visitors about the sense of touch and how the human sensory system works.
- 7Development Experts Urge State Department to Learn From Results-Based Health Financing▼The Devil Is in the DLIs: What Program-for-Results Health Operations Can Teach the State Department About Results-Based Financing
The Center for Global Development has published an analysis of the World Bank's Program-for-Results health operations, examining how disbursement-linked indicators (DLIs) are used to tie funding to measurable outcomes. The piece argues the State Department could draw lessons from this results-based financing model as it considers similar approaches in its own health and development programs.
- 8Educators Gather for UNC Global Education Symposium▼Cultivating future-ready learners: Educators gather for UNC Global Education Symposium
Educators convened at the University of North Carolina for the Global Education Symposium, an event focused on cultivating future-ready learners. Discussions centered on preparing students for a rapidly changing, interconnected world through global approaches to teaching and learning. The gathering brought together teachers and education leaders to share strategies and ideas.
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An essay in Greater Good, the publication of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, explores what a fictional robot can reveal about human caregiving. The piece uses the robot character to examine empathy, attention and the everyday practice of caring for others, arguing that stories about machines can sharpen our understanding of what genuine care looks like between people.
- 10The Human Element of School Improvement●New post: The Human Element of School Improvement https:// esheninger.blogspot.com/2026/1 0/the-human-element-of-school-
Education leader Eric Sheninger has published a new blog post titled 'The Human Element of School Improvement', arguing that successful school change depends on people and relationships rather than just programs, data or technology. The piece is being shared among educators and school leadership circles online, with readers in the education community discussing how to keep the human side of teaching at the center of improvement efforts.
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The University of Nebraska Medical Center has appointed Dr. Mohring as chief of general internal medicine. The announcement positions Dr. Mohring to lead the department's clinical, teaching and research activities. Further details about the appointment, including start date and prior roles, have not been released.
- 12Fredericksburg Food & Wine spotlights Texas wine education▼Fredericksburg Food & Wine brings Texas wine education to the Grand Tasting
The Fredericksburg Food & Wine festival is putting Texas wine education at the center of its Grand Tasting event. Organizers are using the tasting to teach attendees about the state's growing wine industry and the varieties produced in the Texas Hill Country, a region that has become one of the country's most visited wine destinations.