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Dr. Terry A. Martinez Zarate, a renowned higher education leader and scholar with a deep commitment to student success, anti-racism, equity, and civic engagement, has been appointed as the next dean of Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) School of Education. Dr. Zarate brings nearly two decades of experience in academic leadership and scholarship to LMU, where she will lead the strategic direction of the School of Education and its commitment to preparing exceptional educators and mental health professionals.

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei faces backlash over his austerity measures, which have led to a severe budget crisis at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Despite the president’s claims of progress, the university has received only 8.9% of its budget, leading to power outages, frozen elevators, and suspended air conditioning. Students and professors have protested the cuts, which they say threaten the quality of education and the future of the institution.

Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant academic damage to children, with some districts experiencing learning losses of more than half a grade level in math. Public schools were partially to blame for this, as they forced all students to learn remotely, regardless of their individual needs. Families with the means opted for private schools, which mostly remained open and experienced less learning loss. The pandemic has also led to an increase in school choice programs in over 20 states, allowing more families to access in-person instruction.

The Saskatchewan Science Centre is marking its 35-year milestone with a week-long celebration called ‘Discovery Week.’ The event will feature a wide range of activities, including demonstrations, exhibits, and the showing of the first movie ever played in the IMAX theater. The center has welcomed over 5 million visitors since its opening in 1989, including 20,000 school children on field trips.

Cathedral High School, a South End landmark for nearly a century, has received its largest-ever gift: a $30 million matching grant from an anonymous donor. This generous donation will enable the school to continue its mission of providing an affordable education to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial circumstances. About 98 percent of Cathedral’s 340 students are Black or Latino, and the vast majority are from the city. Every student receives some form of financial aid, with most paying only a small fraction of the $20,000 annual tuition.

Alaska’s homeschool allotment program, implemented in 2014, has been ruled unconstitutional by a judge. The program allowed for public funds to be used for private education, violating a key provision of the Alaska Constitution. This provision, along with the requirement to adequately fund public education, has been compromised by the program’s diversion of funds away from public schools.

Ten Gary students were honored at the 5th annual Gary STEM Signing Day, where they received bonuses valued at $750 for their academic achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The students were selected based on their involvement in STEM programs throughout their middle and high school years. West Side Leadership Academy senior Rayven Anderson, who taught herself coding at age 10, expressed gratitude for the support she received from her school community. Antwan Jordan of West Side Leadership Academy, who plans to study mechanical engineering at Louisiana State University, emphasized that success is not about rankings but about personal growth. The students were encouraged by Gary Mayor Eddie Melton to remember their roots and contribute to the city’s development in the future.

A remarkable book club at one of the nation’s largest jails offers a unique space for college students, inmates, and the renowned activist Sister Helen Prejean to engage in meaningful discussions. The club, led by DePaul University students, fosters connections, challenges perspectives, and inspires personal growth through shared literary experiences.

New data from the New Jersey Department of Education reveals that numerous schools across the state are failing their students. The annual New Jersey School Performance Reports highlight the poor performance of the bottom 30 schools, with none achieving a summative rating above 2 out of 100. English language arts, math assessments, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates contribute to the ratings.

The Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Lab Experience is visiting Front Range Community College through Thursday, providing hands-on demonstrations of photonics technologies to the public. Photonics is the study and manipulation of light, with applications ranging from medical imaging to fiber-optic internet. Thorlabs created the mobile lab to educate and expose people to photonics technologies, making it easy to understand and approachable for those with no prior knowledge. The lab showcases three main areas of photonics: biomedical optics and imaging, spectroscopy, and optical communications. It also provides career resources and information about FRCC’s optics and photonics programs, which aim to address the industry’s shortage of qualified technicians. The mobile lab will move to Boulder next week for a Thorlabs open house at Hotel Boulderado on May 1.