In a surprising move, President Trump ended the tenure of several scientists on the National Science Board (NSB), the independent group that helps steer the nation’s $9 billion basic science agency. The dismissal came via a terse email from the White House, thanking them for service and ending their
A new study looks at how the mix of people on a company board can shape who becomes its chief executive. It builds on earlier work that said when more women sit on boards, a woman is more likely to be hired as CEO. The researchers split board diversity into three parts: variety, separation and
Aurora Public Schools recently held a board meeting where the district’s technology leader discussed fresh updates to its cyber protection strategy. The focus was on how new tools and policies now guard the district’s computers, data, students, staff, and overall network. The technology director hi
Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat
The North Little Rock School Board recently made a big decision about third-grade reading. They agreed to spend nearly $200, 000 on tutoring from a Mississippi company called Kids First Education LLC. The goal is to help struggling readers avoid being held back a grade. This move comes after state t
A 27‑year‑old Sudanese man has been formally accused of putting lives at risk after a boat he supposedly steered off the coast of Calais sank, killing four people trying to reach Britain. The National Crime Agency says the charges come under a fresh immigration law that lets Britain prosecute those
The push for gender quotas in corporate boards is growing worldwide, yet the real impact of these rules remains unclear. In many Western studies, quotas appear to help women gain seats, but other research shows that the added pressure can backfire. Moreover, most studies treat women as a single grou
Ryan Towner isn’t just another name on the ballot for Jefferson City’s school board—he’s a dad with four kids in local elementary schools and a lifelong resident. His campaign isn’t about flashy promises but about rolling up his sleeves to tackle real challenges schools face. With three seats open,
The city’s planning board decided to push back the review of a request for more time on a downtown apartment project. The developer, HHM Cube from Springfield, asked for extra days to lock in funding, finish the building drawings, and file a permit. Instead of hearing about it on April 1, the
Steve Mosko, a seasoned leader who once steered Sony Pictures’ global television division and led Village Roadshow Entertainment, has taken a seat on Radial Entertainment’s board. The move signals the company’s ambition to grow faster and tap new opportunities in a crowded market. Radial, backed by
