Dennis Leblanc, a 40-year veteran of Husker Athletics, has been named interim athletic director by University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek. Known for his dedication to academic success, Leblanc has achieved a record-high 95 percent Graduation Success Rate and a cumulative 3.370 GPA for Nebraska student-athletes. Kabourek has initiated a national search for a permanent AD, while Leblanc expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work towards excellence in Husker Athletics.
Inspired by the success of schools like the Michaela Community School in London, some principals in England are implementing strict controls on students' behavior, emphasizing discipline, rote learning, and controlled environments. The school's approach, which includes a policy called "Slant" and strict behavior policies, has led to the highest rate of academic progress in England, according to government measures, despite facing criticism from some who view the model as oppressive.
Inspired by the success of schools like the Michaela Community School in London, some principals in England are implementing strict controls on students' behavior, emphasizing discipline, rote learning, and controlled environments. The school's policy, called "Slant," requires students to sit up, lean forward, ask and answer questions, nod their heads, and track the speaker. Critics argue that this approach is oppressive, but the school has the highest rate of academic progress in England, according to government measures, and its model is gaining popularity.
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The Colorado School of Mines' football team, known as the Orediggers, is defying expectations with their success in Division II football. The team, comprised of academically focused students majoring in fields such as engineering and biosciences, has dominated their conference and is now competing for the national championship. The players' dedication to both academics and football has helped them excel on and off the field. With a strong recruiting pipeline to Texas and a high retention rate, the Orediggers are proving that tough academics can make a tough team.
Children with autism experience memory difficulties that extend beyond social memories, according to a study from Stanford School of Medicine. The research reveals that these memory challenges are associated with distinct brain wiring patterns. The findings suggest that memory impairments may significantly contribute to the social engagement difficulties seen in autism. The study highlights the importance of considering memory difficulties in autism treatment and academic settings.
