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sports1 year ago

Travis Hunter's Historic Heisman Journey: A Unique Path to Glory

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, a finalist for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, is also recognized for his academic achievements, having graduated with a 3.43 GPA from Oklahoma University. Gabriel, who led Oregon to a Big Ten Championship and a top seed in the College Football Playoff, was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, known as the "Academic Heisman." Although the trophy went to Alabama's Jalen Milroe, Gabriel received an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. The Heisman ceremony will air on ESPN.

via Athlon Sports|
#academic-achievement#college-football#dillon-gabriel
sports1 year ago

Colleges Achieve Record Graduation Success Rates in Latest NCAA Report

The University of Notre Dame has achieved the highest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools, with a score of 99, surpassing Boston College, Northwestern, and Stanford, each with a score of 98. This marks the 18th consecutive year Notre Dame has ranked in the top three for GSR, leading in 16 of those years. Eighteen of Notre Dame's 22 sports programs received perfect scores, contributing to its overall top ranking alongside Columbia, Harvard, Santa Clara, and Yale.

via Notre Dame Athletics | The Fighting Irish|
#academic-achievement#college-sports#graduation-success-rate
education1 year ago

"17-Year-Old Student with Higher IQ than Einstein and Hawking Pursues 28 A-Levels, Calls for More"

Mahnoor Cheema, a 17-year-old with an IQ of 161, is taking 28 A-Levels after passing 33 GCSEs, but faced challenges in finding appropriate support for her exceptional abilities in the British education system. Despite her high intelligence, she struggled to progress academically due to a lack of understanding and support from schools, and even faced discouragement from teachers. She is now calling for more support for gifted students in state schools, emphasizing the need to recognize and nurture their potential.

via Daily Mail|
#academic-achievement#education#gifted-education
education2 years ago

"The Impact of Exam Boredom on Academic Performance"

A study from the University of Vienna reveals that boredom during exams can significantly impact students' test scores, with boredom more likely when exams lack personal relevance. The 'abundance' hypothesis suggests that both over-challenging and under-challenging exams can lead to boredom and lower grades. To combat test boredom, teachers should create exam tasks that relate to students' lives and are appropriately challenging. The study emphasizes the importance of students feeling a sense of control and value in their academic work to avoid boredom and maintain motivation.

via ScienceAlert|
#academic-achievement#education#educational-psychology
education2 years ago

Top Alabama Schools Earn 'A' Ranking on 2023 Report Cards

More than 700 public schools in Alabama improved their overall scores on the state's school report cards, with a higher number of schools receiving A's and B's compared to last year. However, there was also an increase in the number of schools receiving F's. Four schools achieved a perfect score of 100, while twelve school districts had all schools earning A's. Two virtual schools showed significant improvement, and public charter schools generally had low grades. The report cards assess factors such as academic achievement, growth, graduation rates, college- and career-readiness, and chronic absenteeism.

via AL.com|
#academic-achievement#alabama-schools#chronic-absenteeism
education2 years ago

"Maryland School Report Card 2023: Baltimore's Best Schools Revealed"

Maryland's School Report Card for 2023 reveals that only one middle school and 10 high schools in the Baltimore area received a five-star rating, indicating that five-star ratings were harder to come by this year. The pandemic-related issue of chronic absenteeism affected school ratings, prompting the Maryland State Department of Education to temporarily change its rating formula. Howard County had the highest proportion of five-star schools, but the number decreased compared to the previous year.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#academic-achievement#chronic-absenteeism#education
education2 years ago

Alarming Increase in Student Absences Threatens Education

The pandemic has led to a significant increase in student absenteeism, with nearly 70% of high-poverty schools experiencing chronic absenteeism in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 25% before the pandemic. Even in affluent schools, chronic absenteeism rose to 14% from 3%. Preliminary data from the 2022-23 school year suggests a slight improvement, but rates of chronic absenteeism remain high in some states. Widespread absenteeism hampers students' ability to catch up academically and affects school culture. The challenge for schools is to establish new attendance norms and address the underlying reasons for student non-attendance, such as disrupted relationships, academic setbacks, family instability, and increased student anxiety.

via The New York Times|
#academic-achievement#chronic-absenteeism#education
education2 years ago

"Rochester City School Board Votes to Close 11 Schools in Reconfiguration Plan"

The Rochester City School Board has voted in favor of a reconfiguration plan that will result in the closure of 11 schools and five buildings next school year. The decision has sparked concerns among parents and teachers who fear the disruption it will cause to students' lives and well-being. The superintendent has made adjustments to the plan to address some of these concerns, such as keeping specialized programs for students with disabilities together. The JROTC Program will also be relocated to a new high school. The board president believes the decision will lead to an increase in academic achievement.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#academic-achievement#community-concerns#education
education2 years ago

Ohio's 2022-2023 school report cards: Assessing academic performance

The Ohio Department of Education has released the 2022-2023 school report cards, scoring each district and school on various factors. The report cards now use a five-star rating system instead of letter grades, with categories including achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation, and early literacy. Some school districts in Northeast Ohio received an overall rating of 5 stars, while others received lower ratings. The release of the report cards coincides with the White House's announcement of additional support for academic achievement, including funding for literacy intervention and new tutors. The pandemic's impact on education, particularly in high-poverty communities, is still being felt.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#academic-achievement#district-ratings#education
education2 years ago

Tulsa Schools' Control Retained Amidst Threats and Leadership Changes

The Oklahoma Board of Education has imposed strict oversight on Tulsa public schools, but has allowed the district to continue operating, avoiding a takeover. The decision follows a standoff between the state's Republican superintendent, Ryan Walters, and the school district. Walters had threatened to take over or dissolve the district due to low academic outcomes and an embezzlement case. Research suggests that takeovers do not typically improve student academic achievement. The district will now be required to make monthly updates to the state, including on its finances, and Walters has demanded quick results.

via The New York Times|
#academic-achievement#education#oklahoma-board-of-education
education2 years ago

The Benefits of Hobbies for Kids: Improved Test Taking and Mental Health

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University suggests that children who read for pleasure for at least 12 hours per week perform better on cognitive tests, have better mental health, and exhibit improved brain structure. The study analyzed data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, comparing those who started reading for pleasure between ages two and nine to those who started later or not at all. Children who read for pleasure showed better verbal learning, memory, speech development, academic achievement, and mental well-being, while also spending less time on screens and getting more sleep. However, exceeding 12 hours of reading per week was associated with a decrease in cognition, possibly due to excessive sedentary time.

via CNBC|
#academic-achievement#brain-structure#cognitive-development
education2 years ago

Record-breaking high schooler chooses Ivy League after $10m in scholarship offers.

Dennis Maliq Barnes, a 16-year-old high school student from New Orleans, has set a US record by receiving over $10m in scholarship offers from nearly 190 universities and colleges across the US. Barnes has chosen to enroll at Cornell University to study computer science after his graduation from International High School. He hopes his achievement will inspire his peers to surpass academic expectations and realize the amount of academic aid available. Barnes has already accumulated 27 college credits through a dual enrollment program offered by Southern University at New Orleans.

via The Guardian US|
#academic-achievement#cornell-university#education
education2 years ago

High school senior breaks college scholarship record with $9M+ in offers.

Dennis Barnes, a 16-year-old high school senior from New Orleans, has broken the record for most college scholarships received by a college-bound high school senior in U.S. history, receiving more than $9 million in scholarships in acceptances from more than 170 colleges and universities. Barnes, who has a 4.98 cumulative GPA, applied to more than 200 schools across the U.S. and hopes to net more than $10 million in scholarships by the end of the week. He plans to study computer science in college and then go to law school.

via Yahoo News|
#academic-achievement#college-scholarships#education