BATON ROUGE - Leaders say Louisiana had the highest increase in after-school program attendance in the country.Louisiana's attendance stood at 85%, compared to the national average of 46%. This attendance also positively affected grade outcomes, as grade point averages for participants jumped 77% as opposed to the national average of 50%.Additionally, teacher reported engagement in learning was up 87% in grades one through five compared to the national average of 69%. Participants also had a...
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana House Committee on Appropriations approved a bill on Monday that would expand an incentive program to lure major events. Senate Bill 404 by Sen. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero, would expand the Major Events Incentive Program, which was aimed at helping the state host the NFL's Super Bowl, the NCAA College Football Playoff and other major sporting events to include soccer and rugby matches. The committee approved the bill with scant...
Ashbee Lacrosse, a founding member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association, is celebrating its 50th season this spring. Begun in 1974 by Norm Treinish, it was renamed in 1977 after the late Barry Ashbee, who had helped start the program in the area. The program (ashbeelacrosse.com) is open to all Lower Merion Township residents from […]
The Wichita Public Library will begin its annual Summer Reading Program later this month. This year’s theme will be “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The program is designed to keep kids and teenagers active in reading and
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is urging unconsolidated public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to avail themselves of the government’s livelihood programs as it starts its anti-colorum drive.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been awarded a $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant over five years to implement an Innovative Arts Magnet Cluster, resulting the development of four new magnet schools.McKinley Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, BR (School of the Arts) Conservatory, and McKinley High are the four district schools selected for transformative magnet program development.Initially scheduled for the Broadmoor Middle site, the BR...
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WASHINGTON — National Park Service volunteers from national or historic parks and monuments along Amtrak routes are again be hosting informative programs aboard trains this summer and fall under the “Trails and Rails” program. The table below shows the segments and days of the week where personnel discuss the historical significance of the route’s points []Read More
Apple has pulled the plug on its iOS Developer University Program for students this month. The company said that program members can join the Apple Developer Program at no additional cost.
N.Y. (WETM) – The New York State Public Service Commission has adopted a new Statewide Solar for All program which will help deliver clean energy savings to low-income households, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Solar for All program will combine the utility-managed Energy Affordability Program and market-based solar to provide an electric bill []
Hilton Honors may not be the most rewarding hotel rewards program, but it can still provide some significant value. The chain has over 7,500 properties across six continents, and all of them — even the most luxurious Conrad and Waldorf Astoria properties — can be booked with points. And you’re not just restricted to hotel …