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Cranston Teacher Recognized With Computer Science Award

https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/cranston-teacher-recognized-with-computer-science-award/

Aimee Duarte, Interactive Digital Media teacher at Cranston Area Career and Technical Center, was recognized as Rhode Island's 2026 Computer Science Teacher of the Year. Duarte has expanded computer science curriculum at Cranston High School West over nearly 30 years, partnering with URI to bring college credits and training teachers statewide.
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Lawsuit Against RIDE, Providence Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program Continues

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/16/teachers-of-color-loan-forgiveness-program-is-over-not-lawsuit-against-ride-providence-schools/

RIDE and Providence schools filed responses claiming their Educators of Color Loan Forgiveness Program is now defunct, after a September DOJ lawsuit alleged the program discriminated against white teachers by offering up to $25,000 in student debt relief exclusively to teachers of color. Both defendants are seeking dismissal and requesting a jury trial.
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IBEW Winter Coat Distribution Event

https://jtv.tv/jackson-public-schools-ibew-winter-coat-distribution-event-1-12-2026-photo-gallery/

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2026 AFL-CIO MLK Conference Kicks Off

https://aflcio.org/2026/1/16/2026-afl-cio-mlk-conference-kicks-baltimore

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What to Know About MLK Day

https://www.nytimes.com/article/mlk-day-birthday-celebration.html

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The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians

https://www.wired.com/story/why-there-arent-enough-electricians-and-plumbers-to-build-ai-data-centers/

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Optimum Workers Go IBEW

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/01/15/optimum-workers-in-greenwood-lake-unionize-with-ibew-local-363/

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Meet the New IEC Chairman, Joe Calabro (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7k-a9usiiY

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IBEW Construction Division Endorses Gill for Congress

https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/international-brotherhood-of-electrical-workers-construction-division-endorses-brendan-gill-for-congress/

The entire IBEW Construction Division endorsed Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill for Congress in New Jersey's 11th District. President Joe Egan praised Gill's decades-long record supporting organized labor and fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the dignity of labor for construction workers across New Jersey.
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Climate Crisis Has Now Shrunk US Salaries by 12%. Worse Is To Come

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/climate-change-income

New research shows climate change has already reduced US incomes by 12% since 2000, far higher than previous estimates, as persistent temperature shifts affect supply chains and regional economies nationwide.
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