State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal System for Millions of Americans
Millions of Americans can now renew their passports online instead of mailing the State Department paper documents with a check.
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New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
More Than 10,000 Mentally Ill Diverted From Harris County’s Criminal Justice System: DA Ogg
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg joined former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Thursday to announce that her office has now diverted more than 10,000 people struggling with mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into medical treatment.
Closing the STEM Skills Gap to Create New Possibilities for Children
Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Advocates are addressing systemic educational barriers that impact student success in order to fill this skills…
Study Finds Community College System Fails To Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students
More than one in three Black community college students is in poverty, and widespread inequality in community colleges deepened throughout the pandemic for Black students facing basic needs insecurity. According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70…
Ready to Jumpstart Your Stem Career? A Biological Sciences or Biochemistry Degree Can Help
If you haven’t considered a STEM career, now may be the time to explore your options. Advancements in recent years have highlighted the need for positions in science and medicine, resulting in an industry boom and a growing job market for potential STEM program graduates. Two burgeoning career paths in STEM are biological sciences and…
5 Ways To Get Kids Excited About Stem Learning
The events of the past couple of years have shown how important scientists are to making the world a better and safer place. According to an independent research study, 91% of people believe that scientists are critical for our future well-being, and 89% say that science brings hope for the future. Here are five ways…
5 Tips To Keep Your Immune System Strong This Season
With health top of mind during cold and flu season, it’s important to support your body’s immune system. Fortunately, a number of lifestyle habits can boost your overall health, at the same time helping your immune system function as effectively as possible. Even if you do come down with a cold this year, you can…
How Support Systems Are Failing Millions of American Children
By d-mars.com News Provider At a time when the economic impacts of COVID-19 are making it hard for many families to afford healthy food and safe housing, and ever-changing work and school schedules are making their logistics hard to juggle, a new report finds that inequities in the system are further exacerbating these issues for…
Taking Action: 3 Ways Businesses Can Support Careers for Women in STEM
By d-mars.com News Provider There is a severe global shortage of women entering careers in Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM). According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, women occupy just 28% of STEM careers, despite constituting half of the total workforce. This long-standing problem leaves businesses and institutions chronically missing opportunities and talent. Those…
Want a better career? STEM online programs can help you get there
by d-mars.com News Provider As the job market increasingly calls for STEM professionals (science, technology, engineering and math), more online programs are emerging that can help students study for such careers. While some educational institutions are struggling to figure out how to effectively teach science-based classes and labs in times of social distancing, a select…
The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Application Deadline Extended to March 1
The HBCU Week Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), a $40,000 four-year scholarship award, to March 1, 2021. FOSSI is a program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative, announced…
Recommendations Will Ease Backlog of Texans Unable to Access Unemployment System
Over half a million Texans have filed unemployment claims in the last 18 days as a result of COVID-19. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will soon outpace the total number of claims received in all of 2019. This unprecedented increase has led to long wait times, overwhelmed call centers and technical issues with the Unemployment Benefit…
Discovery Education and Business Leaders Launch Unique STEM Initiative
Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital curriculum resources, content, and professional development for K-12 classrooms nationwide, has announced the creation of a STEM Careers Coalition. Officials said the initiative will help educators develop a pipeline of students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. It will also provide no-cost resources to students and…
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Technology this Holiday Season to Thrive
Here are three ways small businesses can leverage technology to stand out and scale up this holiday season.
2024 SHIBA Report Urges Action as Black Homeownership Faces Critical Challenges
According to a report, systemic barriers continue to inhibit Black Americans from building generational wealth through homeownership.
3 Things to Know About Gut Health in America
One in three adults is experiencing a common gut issue right now.
Traveling for the Holidays? Tips to Protect Your Home While You Are Away
To ensure a worry-free trip, it’s essential to take proactive steps to safeguard your property and enjoy peace of mind.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Welcomes H-E-B Back as Mutton Bustin’ Sponsor
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced H-E-B as the continued Title Sponsor for Mutton Bustin’ through 2027.
Affordable Care Act’s Lifeline in Jeopardy as Enhanced Subsidies Face Expiration in 2025
As Congress prepares to finalize its leadership in both chambers, the fate of health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans hangs in the balance.