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U.S. reading and math scores drop to lowest level in decades
By: Sequoia Carrillo | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The average test scores for U.S. 13-year-olds have dipped in reading and dropped sharply in math since 2020, according to new data from National Assessment of Educational… Read More
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ABC Players discuss family dysfunction and witty dialogue of “The Lion in Winter”
By: Arielle Lyons
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ABC Players will be doing a live reading of “The Lion in Winter” at Stuart’s Opera House later this month. Ahead of this performance, WOUB reporter Arielle Lyons sat down… Read More
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Ohio’s third grade reading retention law faces opposition from broad coalition
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state’s largest teachers’ union rolled out a collection of state leaders and education experts Monday to voice their opposition to Ohio’s “third grade… Read More
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West Virginia Reading, Math Scores Below National Average
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia fourth-grade students showed drops in math and reading scores on the latest Nation’s Report Card and remained below the national average. Results released Wednesday… Read More
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Friends of the Athens Public Library Used Book Sale
Browse a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles including children’s, art books, classics and a surprise collection. And do not miss our Treasure’s table~ Also CDs and DVDs. Most… Read More
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Q&A Book Club
An inclusive space to discuss LGBTQ+ literature. Co-hosted by United Campus Ministry at Ohio University and the Athens Public Library. Free and open to the public. Occurs monthly. This month’s… Read More
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Athens Pride Fest Drag Queen Story Time
We have had many parents and kids request this event again and we are so proud to bring it to y’all! A selection of drag performers will read LGBTQ inclusive… Read More
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The Theatre at Marietta College presents THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
One night only! The Theatre at Marietta College presents THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler as part of “V-Day: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide“…. Read More
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For Crooksville Athletes, Fridays About More than Football
By: Noah Wolf
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For the Crooksville High School football team, game day starts in the classroom – the first-grade classroom, that is. Each week, football players and cheerleaders head down the hallway to… Read More