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Church leaders say there's a spiritual awakening in the Gen Z population
36+ min ago (424+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Americans" views on religion are changing. A recently released Pew Research study reports that 61% of U. S. adults say religion is losing its influence. However, it turns out there is a resurgence in young people attending religious events. "We're all trying…...
Mental health continues to be a major issue for teens
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (189+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Number of teens who say they have mental health issues is higher than in 2000s LOS ANGELES " The number of teens who…...
Dance4 Wellness theater program helps students learn valuable lessons
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (81+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Dance4 Wellness theater program helps students learn valuable lessons OXNARD, Calif. " The Dance4 Wellness program uses theater and art to help students build…...
Elementary students learn to manage money through hands-on experience
1+ week, 4+ day ago (410+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. " For a Charlotte-based nonprofit, early financial literacy is top of mind all year round. The Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas focuses on preparing students to succeed in a global economy with learning and hands-on experience. Two of its interactive…...
Cost, travel issues hamper participation in kids summer programs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) Nearly half of Hawaii parents who want to enroll their children in a structured summer program are not able to do so due to cost, transportation issues or lack of availability, according to a new study by Edge Research for…...
UT San Antonio freshmen advance to global finals with autonomous robot project
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (619+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Freshmen at the University of Texas at San Antonio are competing against some of the world's top engineering students with a robot they designed to automate large-scale 3 D printing farms. The team, called 210 Robotics, is one of three…...
Jefferson Community College receives Micron grant to attract, grow talent
2+ week, 4+ day ago (424+ words) The National Science Foundation says that by 2034, job growth in STEM fields will outpace those in non-STEM. And around that time, New York state expects the early stages of Micron to be up and running. "Young people, they don't see…...
Meet the U of R's high-tech problem solvers of the future
2+ week, 5+ day ago (392+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Thousands of students at New York colleges and universities are marking a milestone this month. For many students, the road to graduation is marked by a grueling schedule that has prepared them for the next step in their lives....
Boothbay Harbor businesses ready for tourism season
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (836+ words) BOOTHBAY HARBOR "Shop owners and hoteliersin the Boothbay region say they are prepping for a busy season despite high gas prices and statewide statistics that showed a dip in visitors last year. Bookings at four properties owned by Lafayette Hotels…...
Syracuse University celebrates class of 2026
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (74+ words) Syracuse University celebrated the class of 2026 this weekend. SU recognized more than 6, 000 graduates at this year's commencement at the'JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday. "Your resilience is real. Your commitment to each other, to your communities, to something larger than yourselves…...