By Lee H. HamiltonThese are uncertain, divided times for our nation. Unemployment is at mind-boggling levels, a virus we still don’t fully understand is stifling the course of ordinary life, many businesses are struggling, nationwide protests continue against systemic and deep-seated racism, and local policy makers face rising questions about…
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June 18 (New York) — Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, celebrates the Supreme Court’s ruling today against the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, thereby ensuring nearly 800,000 Dreamers can continue to live and work in the United States without fear of…
The Leventhal Map and Education Center’s exhibition “BENDING LINES: Maps and Data from Deception to Distortion” opens today in its digital-first online format. The show covers 500 years of data manipulation used to influence public opinion — from benign applications in advertising and ephemera to more sinister deployment in propaganda…
“Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own homeand you will leave me alone.” (John 16:32) The sad truth is that like the apostle—to whom these words were first addressed—we too, at one time or another, have scattered and deserted…
With Mother’s Day around the corner and the unemployment rate rising faster for women than for men, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms, as well as accompanying videos. In order to help ease the burden on mothers in the workforce, WalletHub…
About 87 million Americans are worried about their credit scores due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WalletHub’s nationally representative Coronavirus and Credit Score Survey, released today along with tips to protect your credit score during the crisis. Below are additional highlights of the survey, along with a WalletHub Q&A. Key Stats…
WSHU interview with Pixar voice actor John Ratzenberger looks to bring joy and funding to SHU community. FAIRFIELD, Conn.— Sacred Heart University and WSHU will host a conversation with alumnus, actor and Bridgeport native John Ratzenberger on Giving Tuesday Now. Giving Tuesday Now (an extension of Giving Tuesday) is a global…
*For more information or an interview with Karen McGregor, please contact Dottie DeHart, DeHart & Company Public Relations, at (828) 325-4966 or simply reply to this email.Right Now You Have Time to Work on Yourself. Here’s Where to Focus.As the world struggles with fear, Karen McGregor says we need positiveinfluencers…
Hello Boston Families,As we enter the third week of school closures, SchoolFacts Boston will continue to provide resources to help families navigate this challenging time. As of late last week, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that all schools will remain closed until May 4. All city and state residents who do not fall under the essential employees list…
Our belief in whole child development doesn’t waver in times of social crisis such as the one we in Boston — and much of the world — are facing today. It grows even stronger. The need for community and the necessity to stay physically and mentally engaged is more important…