Library also shares top e-book checkouts since the temporary closure of physical locations in March, providing a snapshot of what New Yorkers were reading during historic lockdown JULY 27, 2020—Following its initial opening of eight branches for limited service on July 13, The New York Public Library will reopen 22Continue Reading
The Library—in partnership with the National Book Foundation—is making 40,000 Summer Reading kits available, distributed by the Department of Education and New York City elected officials Media Contact: Angela Montefinise / angelamontefinise@nypl.org JULY 23, 2020—In an effort to ensure that New York families have access to books and activities this summer, TheContinue Reading
Dr. Carl Owens has been teaching his students how to harness the power of technology for 40 years, including more than half as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE). This year, the ADE program, which recognizes and nurtures educators who are using Apple technology to transform learning, celebrates its 25th anniversary. OwensContinue Reading
The Collection to Modernize and Advance Gender Representation for Nonprofits, Museums, Schools, Camps, Parents, Media and More Lyda Hill Philanthropies Donates $3 Million In Partnership with DonorsChoose, Girl Scouts of the USA, Teach For America and the Association of Science and Technology Centers to Update Museum Walls and Educational MaterialsContinue Reading
Expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities create community hubs for coding and creativity Cupertino, California — Apple today announced it is deepening its existing partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), adding 10 more HBCU regional coding centers that will serve as technology hubs for their campusesContinue Reading
New Develop in Swift and Everyone Can Code curricula, and a new online course for teachers Apple today announced a new set of tools to help educators teach coding to students from grade school to college. In addition to significant enhancements to the Develop in Swift and Everyone Can CodeContinue Reading
(BPT) – For many students starting or returning to school this fall, the experience may be far different from what they envisioned last year. In response to COVID-19, a number of colleges and universities are temporarily moving to virtual learning models. At the same time, there are colleges and universitiesContinue Reading
(BPT) – Beachgoers are heading to the ocean after months of being cooped up due to the health crisis. However, the climate crisis could forever alter future beach treks. It’s more important now than ever before to take care of our planet — and it starts with you. There areContinue Reading
(PressReleasePoint.Com) More than ten years ago, large geometric earthworks found in the southwestern parts of the Amazon, called geoglyphs, were reported in the global scientific news. A pre-colonial civilization unknown to scholars that built geometric ceremonial centers and sophisticated road systems. This civilization flourished in the rainforest area 2,000 yearsContinue Reading
(BPT) – Scientists across the world are charging forward in the fight to prevent and treat COVID-19. And they’re harnessing the latest tech and science as they press down on the accelerator at a speed unattainable to date. But another fight is also playing out during this unprecedented challenge: theContinue Reading