The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire world, and high school athletic events are a microcosm of that world. With the area's scholastic winter sports schedule on a day-by-day basis due to the ever-looming threat of another COVID outbreak, teams are making changes to their itinerary.
DETROIT (WXYZ) - One of the greatest predictors of a child's success is books in the home. Over 61 percent of low-income families do not have any books in their homes, and now, more than ever, children need them.
Non-disparagement agreements and mandatory arbitration clauses are being increasingly used, most notably by private Christian colleges, as a cudgel to silence controversial professors and force them to leave campus quietly, according to a new policy paper. Retired professor and author Stephen Baskerville writes in a January 2021 policy paper for the James G.
Kennedy Brown, a former Lady Panther star, made the scholastic honor roll for fall 2020 at Oregon State University. Brown was one of 8,378 full-time students at the school to earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better in order to make the honor roll.
The Pokémon craze got its start 25 years ago when "Pokémon Red and Blue" video games were released for the Game Boy system in February 1996. The video game and entertainment franchise said it will celebrate its 25th anniversary with music and activations across its franchise including mobile apps, animation and merchandise.
Syracuse, N.Y. -- With time quickly running out on the possibility of even the briefest of winter seasons, Section III athletic officials are still holding off on canceling wrestling, hockey and basketball. Those sports, along with fall activities football and volleyball, remain categorized by the state department of health as high risk for the spread of the coronavirus.
I remember being about ten years old and my mom letting me order the novelization of Joe Dante's Gremlins 2: The New Batch from my fifth-grade Scholastic Book Club before I had actually even seen the movie. That delightful bit of nostalgia was the first thing I thought of while reading the new Star Wars: The ...
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City By Joe Pantorno Families around New York City might be faced with the realization that their children may not be heading back to school for the remainder of the 2019-20 scholastic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
United Cooperative's Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to 40-50 high school seniors and current college/technical school students who are continuing their full-time education in 2021-2022. "Providing scholarships for college students is an integral part of United Cooperative's community giving efforts," said David Cramer, United Cooperative President and CEO.
NORTH PROVIDENCE - This is going to be a very interesting season for the North Providence High boys' and girls' swim teams, and that's not just because the Cougars are moving up to the RIIL's second division for their dual meets.The COVID-19 pandemic and the state's Phase 3 guidelines, which hav
Stephens Breisch, 36, secured the elevation after just over six years working with the firm. She previously practiced for four years at a smaller firm after graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in political science and from Loyola University Law School, where she was able to focus on family law.
The US arm of French Cyber Group Studios has appointed Universal Kids exec Karen K Miller as its new president and CEO. The Giganotosaurus and Zou prodco has also upped Merritt D Farren to chief operating officer and general counsel.
Nonfiction When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. BEGINNERS The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning By Tom Vanderbilt Early in his new book, "Beginners," the journalist Tom Vanderbilt finds himself unexpectedly adopting the role of a stereotypical "chess dad."
Jan. 13 1962 - Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago Packers. 1971 - Lenny Wilkens of the Seattle Supersonics, at 33, becomes the oldest All-Star MVP as he scores 21 points to give the West a 108-107 victory over the East.
We are thrilled to be revealing the book trailer for Alan Gratz's new middle-grade novel, , which releases on February 2nd 2021 from Scholastic. Read on to discover more about the book, virtual tour dates, and the trailer where the author speaks about and what readers can expect.
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PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletes in Cary and surrounding communities will soon have a better way to train and achieve their athletic goals. A new Athletic Republic sports performance training center is opening in Cary in the spring of 2021, giving local athletes of all ages access to science-based athletic training proven to increase speed, power, agility, and stamina.
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The talents of Section III's best high school girls lacrosse players, which have lay mostly dormant for almost a year now because of the coronavirus, are about to get some national exposure. That's because Dennis Kennedy is putting on a clinic for the entire lacrosse world using Central New York as a stage.
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Sarah Weaver hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds left in the game Monday night to lift Punxsutawney to a 44-41 win over Tyrone in girls high school basketball action. Tyrone fell to 0-2 while Punxsy improved to 2-0. The Lady Eagles, who got 15 points from Jaida Parker, trailed 13-12 after one quarter [...]