Hope Starts With Investing in Early Childhood Education
Foundation: Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
A 2023 "True Cost of Care" report found that Michigan child care providers earned an average salary of just $23,020 in 2019.
The State of Michigan would need to invest an additional $2.2 billion in subsidies into the early childhood system to meet the true cost of care, just for those families at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
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Wright State Celebrates Educators, Innovative Practices At Learn Local Conference 
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
Eyes in the Sky: How Earth Observation Is Revolutionizing Climate Action 
As climate change accelerates and global regulations tighten, EO technology is transforming how we monitor and respond to environmental challenges.The EO market has a projected economic value of over...more
As climate change accelerates and global regulations tighten, EO technology is transforming how we monitor and respond to environmental challenges.The EO market has a projected economic value of over...more
Digging Into Soil Conservation 
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson said the program would help build Queensland's capability in this important science sector.The program will accelerate the training and development...more
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson said the program would help build Queensland's capability in this important science sector.The program will accelerate the training and development...more
State Grant Supports Downtown Colorado Springs Creative District Businesses Facing Displacement 
Public Patronage: State grant supports downtown Colorado Springs Creative District businesses.Grant funding can be used to upgrade or purchase new equipment, increase efficiency, improve property and...more
Public Patronage: State grant supports downtown Colorado Springs Creative District businesses.Grant funding can be used to upgrade or purchase new equipment, increase efficiency, improve property and...more
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity and Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy 
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Ai Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction and Mitigation 
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
Agrospheres, An I.Lab Incubator Startup, Recognized Among Top Greentech Companies ... 
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
Diu, Aukus Innovation Counterparts, Launch Second Trilateral Maritime Solution Challenge 
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
Ameresco Celebrates Double Win For Innovative Projects in 2025 Environment+Energy ... 
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Addressing the Challenges of A Society in Transition: The Cnrs At Vivatech! 
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
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Girls-Aiding Social Business Accelerators To Help Teen Girls Living In Poverty
In partnership with the Unreasonable Group, the Nike Foundation is set to launch the Girl Effect Accelerator this November to help social entrepreneurs whose business startups focus on helping economically disadvantaged adolescent girls.
