Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Somerset
TEECS Robotics Team Finishes 41st at VEX IQ World Championship
The X-Stream robotics team from Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School placed 41st at the VEX IQ World Championship in St. Louis, advancing through regional and state competitions to reach the international stage.
TEECS Takes Seven Medals at Elementary Science Olympiad
TEECS students won seven medals at Saturday's Elementary Science Olympiad, medaling in all but one of eight competitive events.
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