Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2014

Funding fell sharply from a 2008 high of $277 million to $178 million in 2012, according to data from the National Educational Telecommunications Association, reported on by The New York Times. Our stations are having some success in telling their stories in a more compelling way than they have in the past.”.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2016

To address Tennessee’s shortage of qualified construction workers, a group of industry associations has launched the Go Build Tennessee initiative, aiming to encourage young people to consider jobs in the field and educate them about opportunities available. It follows in the footsteps of similar programs in Alabama and Georgia.

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Associations Now

MARCH 3, 2014

We wanted to develop the game because we feel like accounting education is very important to the profession. But a group of accountants wants to challenge that stereotype and is hoping a new online game will help create a better image for the industry by making accounting education fun.

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Associations Now

JUNE 19, 2015

Four states—Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, and Ohio—reported no green purchasing programs or activities. The map and state profiles are part of a larger effort by NASPO to educate members and their colleagues at state procurement offices on green purchasing practices. Click to enlarge. Image via naspo.org.

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Associations Now

APRIL 21, 2014

U Pay,” draws on the success of past campaigns, such as “Click It or Ticket,” that combined effective law enforcement with strong public education, NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman said in a statement. million initiative, “ U Drive. Winning videos emphasized the risks of multitasking while driving.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2016

Three of the other five states—Alabama, Mississippi, and Utah—have historically shied away from the lottery due to religious concerns. last year that the group was eyeing different ways to fund education. The Eagle Forum has argued that education benefits are offset by the encouragement of gambling among young adults.

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Associations Now

APRIL 5, 2016

Through the Back to Work 50+ Women’s Economic Stability Initiative, the two community college grantees—Miami Dade College, North Campus, in Miami, and Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama—will focus on helping women 50 and older find jobs and build their financial savvy.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Department of Education , was released in June. Such bills have been introduced in 35 states; South Dakota was the first to pass a measure in March, and six others—Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas—followed suit. There’s a darn good template out there now.” That template, a how-to guide from the U.S.

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Associations Now

JUNE 4, 2014

ABA has traditionally opposed such bans, saying last year : “Education is at the core of changing behavior, not passing laws and regulations limiting choice. But another report, from the Illinois Public Health Institute , argues that people would simply buy sugary drinks with their own cash instead.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Other Votes of Note In a special Republican primary runoff for a congressional seat in Alabama, former state Sen. The group emphasized that it would continue to oppose such labeling initiatives, but that it would also focus on educational efforts, such as its GMO Answers.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Following that law’s passage, associations like NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education had to decide whether to cancel their meetings booked years before. said more than 50 years ago, writing from a Birmingham, Alabama, jail cell, ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’”. As the late Rev.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. It all makes sense now. Host: Billhighway.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Innovation isn’t about ideas. If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. Does your association have a learning strategy? 1 CAE credit.

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