States test micro credentials to boost teacher training
States pilot micro credentials offering short online courses for teachers to renew licenses and gain usable classroom tools. Critics warn bite sized courses may lack rigor, while supporters celebrate choice and relevance though evidence of practical impact remains limited.
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Jenny DeMonte
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Carolina
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Wyoming
BloomBoard
Digital Promise
Bloom Board
Sanford Kenyon
Kenyon
Mabel Mills
Tennessee Department of Education
Tennessee
Mechem honored for Appalachian Ohio impact and legacy
In Nelsonville a ceremony honored Sen Stan Mechem with family members present. Charlie Mechem and Alice Drach spoke for the family. Ohio Senate leader Mechem recalled his father’s integrity and humor and a notable speech about CARE packages after Southeast Ohio was named Appalachia. Senator Balderson noted related memorial highway legislation. Master of ceremonies was Ron Strickmaker of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
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Appalachia
United States
Nelsonville
Troy Balderson
State Memorial Highway
Mike Brooks
Rocky Brands
Balderson
Ron Strickmaker
Oplinger urges journalists to engage with communities on opioid data
Oplinger calls for cross state collaboration among newsrooms to share data on the opioid epidemic and to pursue community developed solutions. He urges reporters to follow ethical rules while stressing that personal involvement in stories is critical to democracy and journalism’s survival.
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Oplinger
Tisuics
Cal
Akron Beacon Journal
Ohio
Ohio University Homecoming Weekend Events Schedule
The schedule lists events from Thursday to Sunday including the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally with Marching 110 and The Singing Men of Ohio, National Coming Out Day crafts, Reunion and Roundtables, campus tours, Historical Hayrides with a reusable mug, Alumni Awards Gala, residence hall visits, a Homecoming 5k, a CHSP breakfast, Scripps coffee hour, Homecoming parade, Tailgreat Park tailgating, and the football game vs Central Michigan at Peden Stadium.
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College of Health Sciences and Professions
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Scripps
Union Street
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Activi Center
Central Michigan
Peden Stadium
Laini remembered for teaching impact and social justice work
Obituary recalls Laini as a devoted OU educator who inspired hundreds of students, served on the faculty senate, and supported Hillel and Habitat for Humanity. She later moved to New Mexico, engaged in regional social justice efforts, and traveled to Tanzania. Donations suggested to Hillel at Ohio University, the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank, or Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio.
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Ohiohillel Org
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Habitatseo.org
Ohio Lottery Saturday Picks Day Pick 3 3-7-9
Day Pick 4 6-6-0-8 follows a Pick 3 result of 3-7-9. No additional context or outcomes provided.
Congress faces funding delay threatens community health centers
With the new budget year looming, Congress has not reauthorized billions for community health centers and CHIP. Centers across the U.S. warn funding gaps could force hiring freezes and limit care for 27 million patients at 9,500 locations. Officials urge a timely deal as October prospects fade.
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Dan Hawkins
National Association of Community Health Centers
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Senate Finance Committee
Orrin Hatch
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Health Committee
Family Foundation
Kaiser Health News
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