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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Foundation: Becton, Dickinson and Company
BD (NYSE: BDX) has been recognized on Fortune's 2025 list of America's Most Innovative Companies.The evaluation focused on three key categories: product innovation, process innovation and innovation...more
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
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Universities' embrace of oddballs and their out-of-the mainstream ideas isn't a bug, it's a feature.Why can't universities innovate while getting rid of that irritating tendency to annoy and even...more
36 health systems recognized among Fortune's 'Most Innovative Companies' - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.Healthcare companies featured more than any other sector on Fortune's...more
As World Autism Day nears, here's how to support neurodiverse students.Embracing diverse abilities in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.ProCare Therapy, a staffing...more
The Children's Museum Houston, in partnership with BASF, has unveiled the all-new BASF Power Science Lab.The hands-on learning space is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists,...more
The Science is Wonderful fair was held in Belgium this week.The annual event is run by the EU's doctoral and postdoctoral research training programme.Around 5,000 primary and secondary school...more
Renee and Mike Child are the 29th recipients of the UC Davis Medal.The medal is the university's highest honor.The couple met as undergraduates at UC Davis in the early 1970s.The Childs' gift of $5.5...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Enterprises: Key to Enhancing a Nation’s Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.
