Education
The Ohio Department of Education, OhioMeansJobs, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have partnered to help students earn their high school diplomas and transcripts. Yesterday in Powell, Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria joined Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Stalf at the conclusion of In-Demand […]
Over the years, Pharrell Williams has proven to be a legendary talent. From skateboard geek to “Happy” creator, Pharrell has mastered the art of rebranding! Now he is pushing the envelope a little further and making sure fresh young talent has platforms to thrive under! Pharrell and Verizon announced their partnership to launch a technology-infused […]
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology performed a study in which researchers discovered that playing video games as an adolescent had greater adverse effect on the developing social skills for young girls than boys. Researchers studied 873 Norwegian children, checking in on them every 2 years. These “check-ins” included questioning parents and teachers about […]
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Lebron James, shows the world that anything, in fact, is possible. The now Los Angeles Laker, has a reason to smile, after his students have put their best foot forward academically. The students at “I Promise” School have made major improvements with grades and test […]
A child’s opportunity to have a bright and productive tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today. In America, 1 in 6 children may not know where they will get their next meal. More than 12 million kids in the United States alone is facing hunger. For many, getting the energy they need […]
Historically Black colleges and universities have a long history of being highly revered, filled with passion, love and relatability. For many students of color, HBCU’s are a comfortable escape from the biases and racial inferiority that may infest predominantly white institutions. Enrollment into HBCU’s has been on the decline in the last decade, as well […]
For the first time in history, or herstory, a woman has won the prestigious Abel Prize. Karen Uhlenbeck, a mathematician and professor at the University of Texas, won the title this year. The Abel Prize is a Norwegian mathematics prize modeled after the Nobel prizes. Originating in 2003, the annual Abel Prize is given out […]
The United States of America has a very real and very poignant problem across the nation. That issue is poverty. Despite the proclaimed “War on Poverty” in 1964, destitution still heavily looms. In fact, 39.7 million people were reported to be living in poverty as of 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Robert Caldwell, […]
COSI has teamed up with Columbus City Schools during Women’s History Month advocating more young women find interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM. On Thursday, COSI housed more than 150 girls from all over the CCS district. The girls spent the day learning and blossoming future interests in different STEM programs. […]
An 18 year old student at Worthington Kilbourne High School was taken into custody after being found with an unloaded gun and ammunition in his backpack. The student was taken to the Columbus Police headquarters for questioning. According to reports, a student notified staff members at the school after seeing a social media post […]
Tuesday, Columbus City Schools are dismissing early due to hot, humid conditions. High school sports practices are still as scheduled middle school extra curricular activities are cancelled. CLICK HERE for more Details.
The school,  Little Red School House, a pricey Manhattan private school, has parents upset after learning of the school’s plans to segregate students by race. According to Lovebscott.com In the last month, parents at the $45,485-per-year private school, became aware that Director Philip Kassen would place minority middle-school students in the same homerooms come fall. […]