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Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what's changing
(THE CONVERSATION) Philadelphia's K-8 public school students are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It's called Expeditionary Learning, and it conforms with what literacy experts call the science of reading, which are research-based skills needed to become a strong reader.
Mary Jean Tec ... (full story)
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
(THE CONVERSATION) In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services to oversee funds for the hiring of police in schools. Another ... (full story)
Sports
Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Max Brosmer was at New Hampshire, spring practice was conducted before dawn and, sometimes, even in the aftermath of a snowstorm.
For the Wildcats to conduct those 6 a.m. workouts in the frigid air made colder still by the coastal winds, the field needed to be plowed first. With nowhere to put the p ... (full story)
Achilles tendon
A few weeks ago many of us saw the Cleveland Brown’s Deshaun Watson incur a fairly common sports injury, an Achilles tendon rupture.
Now typically this injury happens more often in men than women, and more often with those who are over 30 years of age.
Now for me, I’ll have to admit that this is one of those in ... (full story)
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons
Thanksgiving morning is often a blur of last-minute meal preparation and frenzied chores. But for Beth Thomas, who typically hosts her family at her Boston-area home, most of the work in the kitchen is already done.
Instead, she laces up her sneakers and warms up for a 5K Turkey Trot run with her two sons.
"It's just a ... (full story)
State
Ohio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it's unconstitutional
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding legal ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools. One new approach in Ohio is benefiting schools tied to a burgeoning conservative political group and facing objections from defenders of the separation of church ... (full story)
US students who box, skydive and help youth and asylum seekers are among 2025's Rhodes scholars
A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious Rhodes scholar program in the coming year among an international class representing more than 70 nations, scholarship officials announced.
The program provides scholarships covering all expenses at Engla ... (full story)