Funding from Amazon Future Engineer delivers teacher professional development and curriculum from BootUp – a nonprofit specializing in elementary school education, focusing on computer science concepts, practices, and standards for teachers and students Amazon Future Engineer program aims to bring high-quality computer science access to students from underserved and … [Read more...] about Amazon Funding Computer Science Education For 132 Elementary Schools in Prince George’s County Public Schools, Benefitting More Than 49,000 Students in Need
Making Veterans’ Issues a Priority in the 2020 Elections
"It is time to stand up for our nation's Veterans," says the Coalition for American Veterans For Veterans - and for every American - the 2020 presidential election will be one of the most crucial elections in American history. With vital issues such as health care, the economy, illegal immigration, national security, and the threat posed by China, the Coalition for American … [Read more...] about Making Veterans’ Issues a Priority in the 2020 Elections
New Jersey Social Workers: Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order is Inadequate
The following is an open letter from the National Association of Social Workers in New Jersey. The Trump Administration's executive order (EO) on police reform is inadequate to respond to the longstanding crisis of systemic racism in policing. It does not mandate national use of force guidelines, ban chokeholds or greatly curtail no-knock warrants nor does it attribute African … [Read more...] about New Jersey Social Workers: Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order is Inadequate
Internet Society Foundation Announces Skills Development Grants: up to $150,000 for eligible organizations in Bangladesh, Colombia and Senegal
The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new grant programme that aims to expand economic growth, improve health outcomes, and increase educational opportunities by supporting individuals and communities to more knowledgeably and skillfully use the Internet. In its pilot year, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) programme is open to … [Read more...] about Internet Society Foundation Announces Skills Development Grants: up to $150,000 for eligible organizations in Bangladesh, Colombia and Senegal
San Francisco Nonprofit Delivers 5,000th free meal during COVID-19
At a time when San Franciscans need it the most, Mobilize Love has created an innovative solution to serve those who are most vulnerable. Mobilize Love is the first & only non-profit food truck in the Bay Area. Since March 16th, Mobilize Love, in partnership with CityTeam San Francisco, has been responding by providing free meals across the city. Through their collaborative … [Read more...] about San Francisco Nonprofit Delivers 5,000th free meal during COVID-19
Nobel Laureate and Berkeley Haas Professor Oliver Williamson Dies at 87
Oliver Williamson, a UC Berkeley and Haas professor for nearly three decades whose elegant framework for analyzing the structure of organizations won him a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, passed away on May 21, 2020 in Berkeley, Calif. at the age of 87. His death followed a period of failing health and complications from pneumonia. “Williamson’s work permanently changed how … [Read more...] about Nobel Laureate and Berkeley Haas Professor Oliver Williamson Dies at 87
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic … [Read more...] about SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public service announcement today warning organizations researching COVID-19 of likely targeting and network compromise by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Health care, pharmaceutical, and research sectors working on COVID-19 response should all be aware they … [Read more...] about FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
Senate Unanimously Passes Maloney Holocaust Education Bill
Bill Sponsors Celebrate Passage of H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act Today, the Senate passed Congresswoman Maloney’s H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act by unanimous consent. The bill passed in the House of Representatives by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 393-5 on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Never Again Education Act supports … [Read more...] about Senate Unanimously Passes Maloney Holocaust Education Bill
Secretary DeVos Announces New Grant Competition for School Districts to Launch Student-Centered Funding Program
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a $3 million grant competition today that will give school districts the opportunity to launch student-centered funding programs. The competition, authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will allow school districts to combine eligible federal funds with state and local funds in order to allocate resources based on … [Read more...] about Secretary DeVos Announces New Grant Competition for School Districts to Launch Student-Centered Funding Program