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Mandatory media literacy education in Illinois schools impaired by digital divides

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent Illinois law went into effect requiring public high schools to teach at least one unit on media literacy. However, a new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers in collaboration with Northwestern University found that instruction varies widely across the state's schools and is fraught with digital divides associated with teachers' lack of familiarity with the platforms used by teens, teachers' academic background and local politics.

Journal: Journal of Media Literacy Education

15 students named national Youth Heart Ambassadors for 2025-26 school year

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

With young Americans facing rising rates of mental and physical health challenges, the American Heart Association is enlisting a new class of Youth Heart Ambassadors to spark change in schools and communities nationwide.

Prof. Oron Shagrir elected rector of the Hebrew University

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Grant and Award Announcement

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Oron Shagrir as its next Rector, following a vote by the University Senate.

Prof. Shagrir currently serves as the Vice-President for International Affairs. He previously held key academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Cognitive Sciences and Vice Rector.

Boys can help break taboo around periods

University College London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Teaching about periods in schools is still too focused on basic biological facts with insufficient information around how menstruation can affect a woman’s mood and wellbeing, problems associated with menstrual bleeding and the impact on physical and academic performance, concludes a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Journal: Women s Health

New study identifies key conditions for amplifying student voices in schools

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Creating meaningful opportunities for students to help shape their own education isn’t simply a matter of inviting them to speak up. According to new research led by Penn State, it requires a careful balance of teacher mindsets, relationships and practical skills — what the study terms cognitive mindsets, emotive “heartsets” and intention-building skillsets.

Journal: Teachers College Record The Voice of Scholarship in Education
Funder: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Clinical and medical-education pioneer to forge links throughout HonorHealth Research Institute, emphasizing disease prevention

HonorHealth Research Institute
Business Announcement

Laura Goetz, M.D., MPH, one of the nation’s leading advocates for moving new translational laboratory discoveries into clinical practice where they can immediately benefit patients, has been named HonorHealth Research Institute’s first Research Director of Precision Medicine.

Baycrest leader elected to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care
Business Announcement

Baycrest congratulates Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation powered by Baycrest (CABHI), on being elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community.

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