Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Columbia
Benedict College Criminal Justice Students Stock Backpacks for Watkins-Nance Elementary
Five Criminal Justice classes at Benedict College packed and delivered backpacks filled with breakfast and snack items to Watkins-Nance Elementary School as a service-learning project on food insecurity.
Benedict College Launches Faith-Based Leadership Program With $60K Grant
Benedict College launches a new faith-based leadership program this summer after receiving a $60K grant. The FaithForward Initiative pairs students with mentors and community partners for hands-on service and leadership training.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026