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據柏林的《日報》報道：德國汽車製造商的危機正在拖累德國對華貿易。中國已不再是他們的銷售市場。

据柏林的《日报》报道：德国汽车制造商的危机正在拖累德国对华贸易。中国已不再是他们的销售市场。

In June 2024 Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH), gave a virtual talk at UCLA’s Luskin Center for History and Policy for budding historians to think about work in the public sphere. Hartig is one of the country’s leading public historians, a Southern California native and longtime resident who has served as a professor, as an officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and as CEO of the California Historical Society. In those roles, over two decades, she has introduced millions of Americans to the rich and diverse histories of California and the United States. The post In Defense of Public History appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.

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美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump）周三早上警告，未來只要伊朗在霍爾木茲海峽攻擊任何船隻，不論使用飛彈、火箭、無人機或其他武器，美國都將轟炸並摧毀“一座橋樑或一座發電廠”，包括位於首都德黑蘭附近或市區內的設施，進一步升高對伊朗的軍事威脅。

美国总统特朗普（Donald Trump）周三早上警告，未来只要伊朗在霍尔木兹海峡攻击任何船只，不论使用飞弹、火箭、无人机或其他武器，美国都将轰炸并摧毁“一座桥梁或一座发电厂”，包括位于首都德黑兰附近或市区内的设施，进一步升高对伊朗的军事威胁。

A Manhattan judge has blocked a city law that is designed to shield Uber and Lyft drivers from being abruptly deactivated from the ride-hailing apps just days before it was set to take effect. The preliminary injunction issued Tuesday by United States District Court Judge Gregory Woods pumps the brakes on Local Law 52, which […] The post Judge Blocks Law Made to Protect App Drivers From Abrupt, Unexplained Firings appeared first on The City Reporter.

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.Chemistry and earth science teacher Jude Julien helped launch New York City’s fully virtual high school four years ago, after more than two decades teaching in brick-and-mortar classrooms.Julien was already comfortable with online learning before schools went remote during the pandemic. Besides teaching high school, he was an adjunct professor for the City University of New York, primarily for their virtual classes. So when the city’s Education Department tapped his principal at the Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts in 2022 to lead one of two new virtual high schools, Julien joined the effort.The Virtual Innovators Academy (formerly known as A School Without Walls Virtual) is the city’s only all-virtual high school, and served more than 320 students last school year. (The city also opened a hybrid high school called A School Without Walls.) “Every student brings different strengths, experiences, and obstacles into the classroom,” Julien said. “Whether I’m teaching in a traditional classroom, a virtual school, or mentoring other educators, my goal is the same: to help students see possibilities for themselves that they may not yet see and to give them the knowledge and confidence to pursue them.”From his own experience, as the son of Haitian immigrants growing up in Brooklyn, attending public schools, and eventually studying chemical engineering at Columbia University before getting his Ph.D at Teacher College in science education, Julien believes that “learning isn’t one-size-fits-all.” His efforts to expand equitable access to STEM to diverse learners have won him much recognition: He has a Sloan Award for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics, was a Big Apple Award semi-finalist, and this year won Math for America’s prestigious Muller Award for Professional Influence in Education, which comes with $20,000 in prize money along with $5,000 to Julien’s school. At the Virtual Innovators Academy, he enjoys watching his students grow from hesitant participants to confident learners engaging in scientific discussions.“Those moments remind me that powerful teaching is less about the setting and more about creating opportunities for students to think deeply, collaborate, and recognize that their voices and ideas can make a difference,” Julien said.This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.How and when did you decide to become a teacher? I decided to teach about a year after I graduated from college. I studied chemical engineering but I wasn’t exactly sure if I wanted to work in that field or if I should go to graduate school so my plan was to teach for a few years until I figured it out. I entered education through Teach for America and started teaching middle school math and science in the South Bronx. I instantly enjoyed it and my experience and decided to continue teaching. I then started to work towards my Masters in Education and the rest has been history so to speak.Tell us more about the Virtual Innovators Academy. What are some of the ways teaching there is different from your previous experience? It serves students from all five boroughs whose needs and circumstances make a traditional setting a poor fit. Many of our students face social and personal challenges, so our work extends beyond delivering content. Some of our students have physical disabilities which make it difficult to access a physical site. Some students have underlying health conditions so the virtual option allows for more access. Some of our students have social and emotional challenges so they struggled in the larger school setting. Some of our students were initially homeschooled, and families wanted to access a more structured environment to deliver the content. Some of our students work and are caretakers, so the virtual option provides more flexibility. Some of our students simply preferred the virtual option and are comfortable learning online.What’s your favorite lesson to teach and why?One of my favorite lessons to teach is our project-based learning unit on climate change. Rather than simply learning about the science behind climate change, students investigate its causes and impacts and then work collaboratively to develop realistic, evidence-based solutions to a problem they identify. At the end of the unit, they present their proposals to the class, explaining the science behind their ideas and defending their recommendations with data.What makes this project especially rewarding is that we do it entirely in a virtual environment. Students collaborate using shared digital workspaces, conduct research online, create multimedia presentations, and present their solutions live to their classmates. It demonstrates that meaningful, hands-on learning doesn’t require students to be in the same physical classroom. In fact, the technology often allows students to be even more creative in how they communicate their ideas.I love this lesson because it transforms students from passive recipients of information into active problem-solvers. They see that science isn’t just about memorizing facts, it’s about using evidence, critical thinking, and creativity to address real-world challenges. The virtual format also helps students build important skills they’ll need beyond high school, including digital collaboration, communication, and presenting ideas in an online setting.You’ve worked with incarcerated youth in the past? Do you still do that? Yes. I volunteer as a math tutor with the Petey Greene Program, which partners with educational programs in correctional facilities and community organizations to expand educational opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Before the pandemic, I tutored at the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center in the Bronx, working with incarcerated men to strengthen their math skills and support their educational goals. When the pandemic changed how programs operated, my tutoring transitioned to a virtual format, where I worked with formerly incarcerated and justice-involved youth in the community.That experience reinforced my belief that education can be a powerful pathway to opportunity and transformation. Regardless of a person’s background or circumstances, every student deserves access to high-quality instruction, encouragement, and someone who believes in their potential. You’ve also long mentored other teachers. Why is that important to you? I’ve been fortunate to have incredible mentors throughout my career. They challenged me, encouraged me, shared their expertise, and helped me become a better educator. I’ve always felt a responsibility to pay that forward.Mentoring is also important because it ultimately benefits students. When teachers collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another, everyone grows. Whether I’m working with new teachers, experienced colleagues, or fellow science educators through organizations like Math for America and the New York State Master Teacher Program, I enjoy helping others refine their practice while continuing to learn from them as well. Mentoring isn’t just about giving advice, it’s about building a professional community where we all become better educators together. Tell us about your own experience with school and how it affects your work today.I attended New York City public schools, and they opened doors that changed the course of my life. As the son of Haitian immigrants growing up in Brooklyn, education represented opportunity. I was fortunate to have teachers who believed in me, challenged me, and encouraged me to pursue goals that sometimes felt beyond my reach. Their influence ultimately led me to study chemical engineering at Columbia University before finding my true calling in education.Those experiences shape my work every day. I never assume that a student’s current circumstances define their potential. I’ve seen firsthand how a caring teacher, high expectations, and meaningful opportunities can change a young person’s trajectory. That’s why I strive to create a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and capable of succeeding.And finally, how do you plan to use the prize money from the Muller Award?I’m planning to be practical with it. I’ll save a significant portion, pay down some bills, and invest in my financial future. At the same time, I also want to enjoy it a little. I love to travel, so I’d like to use part of the award to take a memorable trip, and maybe treat myself to a few things I normally wouldn’t.Amy Zimmer is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat New York. Contact Amy at azimmer@chalkbeat.org.

美国国会针对中国汽车产业的限制措施进一步升级。美国参议院商务委员会星期三(7月22日)一致通过跨党派《联网车辆安全法》(Connected Vehicle Security Act)，拟全面禁止包括中国在内的“外国敌手”(Foreign Adversaries)的联网汽车、软件、硬件及关键零部件进入美国市场。提案议员表示，法案若最终成为法律，即使中国联网汽车经加拿大或墨西哥进入北美，也将不得驶入美国。

The city of L.A. has scheduled a hearing to gather testimony from residents and consider revoking an oil company’s permit to operate a facility in Jefferson Park.

LINCOLN — Husker legend and former Congressman Tom Osborne is officially the next member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame after a commission gave unanimous approval Wednesday at Gov. Jim Pillen’s urging. Pillen, a former Husker defensive back in the 1970s under Osborne as coach, made it no secret that the original Legislative Bill 1159 […]

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A vote on a budget resolution in the U.S. House on July 22, 2026, sets up a confrontation between GOP lawmakers in Congress over exactly how much funding to provide for the war in Iran. Shown is the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026 west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)]]>

The Mat-Su school board recently passed a policy to arm classroom teachers. I’ve been struggling to find the right word to describe it. The district claims the policy is about “maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.” In a profession obsessed with research-based decision making, nothing supports the claim that armed teachers make schools safer, […]

Joey Sanchez, the chair of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, stood outside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday with dozens of tribal leaders and New Mexico’s entire federal delegation to protest a Bureau of Land Management proposal to unwind mining protections around Chaco Culture National Historical Park as just a week remains for the public to weigh in on the plan.

Iowa State University researchers are contributing to a new, national consortium with their efforts to integrate artificial intelligence with different areas of study and development. The Ames university announced in a news release that ISU will lead four projects and collaborate on four more for the Genesis Mission, an initiative created by the U.S. Department […]

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