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New Mount Zion Baptist Church helped families and kids get ready to begin the school year

WIBW 13 - Kansas · August 3, 2025

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The first day back to school is quickly approaching, and families are doing all they can to get their kids ready. New Mount Zion Baptist Church hosted its United for a Successful School Year event on Saturday. Families...

San Jose school district announces new superintendent

NBC Bay Area - California · August 2, 2025

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District has named assistant superintendent Sandra Garcia as acting superintendent. This after an announcement from the school board that superintendent German Cerda was fired in closed session without cause,...

60 Gilbert kids selected for $250 back-to-school shopping spree

KPNX 12 News - Arizona · August 3, 2025

The VIP treatment was all made possible by generous donations, so the students who took part in the event can feel confident as they head back to class. GILBERT, Ariz. — It was the best day ever for 60 kids from Gilbert public schools who were...

Myrtle Beach church hosts back-to-school event, distributes free supplies to families

WPDE 15 - South Carolina ·

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Horry County schools prepare to reopen this month, Salt Life Church in Myrtle Beach hosted a Back-to-School Fam-Fest, providing families with essential school supplies. The event featured the distribution of over a...

ASAP Copy hosts back-to-school supply giveaway

KTBS 3 - Louisiana ·

SHREVEPORT, La. - ASAP Copy in Shreveport held their annual school supply giveaway Saturday to gear students up for the year and equip them with much-needed uniforms. All uniforms and backpacks were completely gone in a couple of hours. "If people...

Back-to-school kicks off with Denison supply drive

Fort Bend Herald - Texas ·

DENISON, Texas (KTEN) -- With Texoma schools set to open their doors in just a few short weeks—and school supply prices on the higher end—one Texoma nonprofit is ensuring students are equipped and ready for the year ahead. The For the Kids Benefit...

Decatur YMCA provides 2000 free school supply-stuffed backpacks

Wand - Illinois ·

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Family YMCA hosted their annual Backpack Attack event on Saturday, providing 2000 free backpacks filled with school supplies. Students entering kindergarten through 6th grade were able to grab a backpack in the...

Miss Manners: My clingy college friends are driving me crazy

Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania · August 3, 2025

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attend a small college of about 550 students. Although I am on friendly terms with many of them, my close friend group is about five people. Lately I’ve been dealing with clingy folks who don’t give me space. They will demand...

Mike Gundy’s Vision for a Reformed College Football Landscape

BVM Sports · August 3, 2025

Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, entering his 21st season as head coach, aims to improve the state of college football before he steps away. He believes the sport faces challenges with the transfer portal and NIL initiatives affecting fan engagement...

'The Hammer' fuels education with massive Louisville backpack giveaway

WDRB - Kentucky ·

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- "The Hammer" is lending support to local students. Attorney Darryl Isaacs and Stockyards Bank hosted the third annual Hammer's Great Backpack giveaway on Saturday. Families gathered at Lynn Family Stadium to enjoy bounce...

I-Care host Back to School Summit

WBBJ - Tennessee · August 2, 2025

JACKSON, Tenn.—One organization helps to prepare students for a successful school year. The I-Care Back to School Summit was held Saturday in Jackson. The event kicked off at 10 in the morning on the campus of Destiny Church. Guests included...

Lake Erie College to host talk by Civil Rights icon Van Gilmer

The Morning Journal - Ohio · August 2, 2025

Lake Erie College will host a public talk by Van Gilmer, a figure in the American Civil Rights movement, at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Morley Music Hall, located at 391 W. Washington St., on the college campus in Painesville. Gilmer, who first made history...

Shopping lists out, tax savings on: Florida’s Back-to-School Holiday draws crowds

WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida · August 3, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is underway, and families are already making it count. Stores were busy with families buying supplies as they prepared to have their kids go back to school. "We came to do some...

Kishwaukee College recognizes 57 student-athletes for the 2024-25 season

The Mid Week - Illinois ·

Kishwaukee College student-athletes in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, esports, golf, soccer and softball were nominated to the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team this year. The college nominated 57 student-athletes...

Social media reacts to Tim Tebow's alleged college dorm controversy

MARCA · August 2, 2025

Tim Tebow's reputation as one of college football's most principled athletes is once again under the spotlight, but this time the conversation is being shaped not by his play, but by the wild storytelling culture of social media. More than a...

Tulsa families enjoy Back-To-School Neighbor Fest

FOX23 News - Oklahoma ·

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa families enjoyed a Back-To-School Neighbor Fest at Hawthorne Park on Saturday. "This event is Back-To-School Neighbor Fest and it's hosted by Northside Neighbors and Be Well Community Development Corporation," said Kelsi...

No more fireworks allowed at high school football games

Navarre Press - Florida · August 2, 2025

Sports Fireworks won’t be lighting up the sky above any high school football stadiums in Santa Rosa County this season after a ban was put in place Friday by the school district. Pace is the most notable school affected by the ban as it has had a...

Waubonsee College to hold walk-on softball tryouts

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Waubonsee Community College’s softball program will be holding walk-on tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year. The tryouts will be held beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 21 on the Chiefs’ diamond at the Sugar Grove campus,...

India News | Delhi Assembly Sessions to Commence on August 4, Education Bill on Agenda

Latestly · August 3, 2025

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The Delhi Assembly session will be held from August 4 to August 8, with the government set to introduce an education bill for discussion, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. Addressing reporters, Gupta...

Pondok schools to be upgraded with new technology

Free Malaysia Today · August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arriving for the opening of the international Quran recital and memorisation contest in Kuala Lumpur this evening. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The government will restore and elevate the status of “pondok” schools...