How do you raise the high school graduation rate? Philly is betting a focus on ninth grade will help.
Philadelphia School District leaders have long said they want to improve the system’s four-year graduation rate — currently ...
I just finished my first semester of college. From gross dorms to near-impossible classes, here's what surprised me about college life.
I just finished my first semester at the University of Michigan. I was surprised that I made my small dorm room work and ...
Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark
Soma Bags makes backpacks equipped with solar panels that power a light, enabling children in rural Tanzania to read even ...
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Things I wish I knew during my Freshman Year
This month, I am entering my final semester at York University. Through this educational experience, I’ve gained many skills ...
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25 Products That Stood The Test Of Time And Didn’t Disappoint Their Happy Owners
In a world dominated by disposable goods and planned obsolescence, the Buy It For Life (BIFL) community offers a breath of ...
24 Ridiculous, Sad, And Even Creepy Stories Of What Made The “Weird Kid” In School So Weird
In a sense, we are all strange because of how different each one of us is from the other, but as adults, we try to keep this “weirdness” under control. However, some kids don’t really have a filter ...
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HBCU freshman phenom drops career high in conference opener
A 6-foot-8 freshman from D.C., Harper tied his career high that he recently set in the HBCU rivalry game at Hampton (Dec. 28), hitting on a sizzling 10-of-12 shots from the field, including 3-of-4 ...