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Education
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
Running
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
#wnba
fromESPN.com
4 days ago
Women

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

The WNBA has a new labor deal, expansion franchises, and a significant media rights deal, setting the stage for competitive growth in the league.
fromBustle
6 days ago
Women

The WNBA Is About To Have Its Biggest Season Yet

The WNBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement that significantly improves player salaries and benefits, allowing the regular season to proceed.
Women
fromYahoo Sports
4 days ago

WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League's Attention?

Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA Marketability Index, showcasing the growing influence of star players beyond performance.
Women
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

The WNBA has a new labor deal, expansion franchises, and a significant media rights deal, setting the stage for competitive growth in the league.
Women
fromBustle
6 days ago

The WNBA Is About To Have Its Biggest Season Yet

The WNBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement that significantly improves player salaries and benefits, allowing the regular season to proceed.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking | CBC Sports

Cheering for losses is common in some leagues, but the PWHL's Gold Plan incentivizes eliminated teams to win for better draft positions.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I retired, then happily unretired. Now, at 82, I'm a pickleball coach.

Robert Warden transformed his health through swimming, diet changes, and pickleball after facing serious health issues.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Colm Keys: Ben O'Connor's faith in Rebel youth is rewarded as William Buckley and Barry Walsh show

Liam Cahill's unyielding faith in the youthful exuberance of Darragh McCarthy and a small cohort of others was a trump card in last year's All-Ireland hurling title win for Tipperary against the head.
Liverpool FC
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Breath of fresh air': How Jazmin Gamble plans to rebuild Hawthorne High football

Jazmin Gamble aims to improve the Hawthorne High football program while leveraging her role as a female coach in a male-dominated sport.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 days ago

Rocky Thompson led a cultural and identity shift with NY Islanders AHL affiliate

Rocky Thompson transformed the Bridgeport Islanders, leading them to the Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
4 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
LA Lakers
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Why LeBron's Memphis Comments Won't Go Away

LeBron James criticized Memphis, suggesting the NBA should relocate, reflecting broader concerns about player experiences and city reputation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

If not us, then what?' Moana Pasifika coach fears for rugby talent lost to league

Tana Umaga fears the region's talent will gravitate to league and derail the Tongan and Samoan Test sides without a Super Rugby presence. The Super Rugby Pacific franchise is set to be disbanded after ownership confirmed it would not continue funding the unviable operation beyond this season.
SOMA, SF
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

WNBA's Tempo unveil plans for new dedicated practice facility set to open in 2028 | CBC Sports

The Toronto Tempo will have a new practice facility ready for the 2028 season, featuring WNBA courts and community access.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Competence, Merit, and Excellence Are Social Strengths

Competence, merit, and excellence are universal principles essential for advancement in all human endeavors.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes? | Emma John

ADHD presents unique challenges for athletes, impacting their preparation and performance, yet many find ways to thrive despite these obstacles.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

More 4-year-olds are in publicly funded preschool than ever - in Oakland and across the state

California has achieved a significant increase in transitional kindergarten enrollment, with 62% of 4-year-olds participating in publicly funded early childhood programs, a rise from 42% in 2019-2020. However, access remains uneven, as nearly 40% of eligible children are still not enrolled, indicating a need for increased awareness and support for families.
East Bay (California)
#disability-rights
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

People with disabilities face significant barriers to attending the 2026 World Cup due to high costs and lack of accessible ticketing options.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

People with disabilities face significant barriers to attending the 2026 World Cup due to high costs and lack of accessible ticketing options.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

South Philly dragon boat team dreams of reaching world championship

The Discovery Pathways Dragon Boat Team gives students a chance to dream even beyond the lakes and rivers of Philadelphia, providing opportunities that were previously inaccessible.
Fundraising
San Francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
Public health
fromAxios
5 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Mass. soccer coach plans to give back after $1M lottery win

A Ludlow soccer coach won $1 million in the lottery and plans to donate part of it to local youth sports programs.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

From court to community: How Brooklyn's Dreamers N Doers is changing the game for local youth * Brooklyn Paper

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."
Brooklyn
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Women
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Most NWSL players currently oppose potential calendar switch

Majority of NWSL players oppose switching to a fall-spring season due to concerns over player health and safety.
Education
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Running
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Schumer tore into FIFA for collecting billions while ticketholders are being 'gouged.' He also blamed the Trump administration for poor planning and oversight, stating, 'These issues all point to FIFA and the Trump administration failing to protect consumers, while not providing more support to local committees and transit agencies to handle the significant new costs to operate during the tournament.'
NYC politics
#transgender-rights
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
LGBT

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Liverpool FC
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

A Mass. youth soccer club says it sent nearly half a million dollars to a company for a European trip. Now it's allegedly ghosting them.

A youth soccer club lost $450,000 after a travel company canceled a planned European trip just days before departure.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago

Registration open for Dodgers Dreamteam with expanded access

Dodgers Dreamteam program connects 17,000 underserved youth with baseball opportunities and comprehensive support services in Los Angeles.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Women
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
Education
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Reminder: That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic

Judgmental societal norms create pressure on autistic individuals and their caregivers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and misunderstanding.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

OK, So Everybody's Struggling To Pay For Their Kids' Extracurriculars, Right?

The original poster (OP) wrote, 'My second child is starting high school next year and is hell-bent on joining the marching band. I was in marching band myself when I was in high school and I wasn't against her joining. The discipline would be good for her. Then I found out how much it costs.'
Parenting
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Education
fromIndependent
5 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Young Lionesses win European trophy

England Women Under-23s secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals, with goals from Isobel Goodwin, Hannah Silcock, and Olivia McLoughlin.
Women
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Why universal afterschool programming is necessary for K-12 students

At the same time, children's development and families' needs do not end when the bell rings or when they enter kindergarten; continuous afterschool programming from early childhood through adolescence is critical. To fully realize the goals of universal childcaresupport working families, advance educational equity, and strengthen the economyNew York City must extend this vision to K12 students and make universal afterschool programming a core part of the solution.
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: GALS LA to expand no-cost soccer program

Wednesday is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so why not salute Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles, the only public, all-girls middle school in California. The school is expanding its no-cost soccer program after receiving a $ 26,000 grant for being selected one of 26 Community Champions as part of the World Cup coming to Los Angeles.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Parents Are Getting Tasered, Punched, and Arrested Over a Seemingly Benign Activity. It Didn't Used to Be Like This.

They were right. If you've been around interscholastic sports long enough, you can sense trouble. The real problem arrived in the fourth quarter, when two players tackled each other at half court. Coaches and teammates rushed in, and one boy appeared to kick the player from the opposing team. Security and administrators broke up the tussle, but this time parents made it to the center of the action.
US news
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Readers agree: Build a new Madison Park to benefit Boston's youth

Rebuilding Madison Park on parcel P-3 would provide a state-of-the-art vocational high school offering trades training and tangible public benefit for Boston youth.
#youth-sports
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting

two seniors from Arroyo Grande High School spoke out against a transgender peer competing on their track and field team and allegedly "watching" them in the girls' locker room. One of the Central Coast students said she is "more comfortable" changing in her car now. The other cited a Bible verse about God creating men and women separately, and accused the California Interscholastic Federation of subjecting girls to "exploitative and intrusive behavior that is disguised through transgender ideology."
LGBT
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