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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (576+ words) By LORNE COOK and KELVIN CHAN Associated Press European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a report on children’s safety online at EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center, poses with…...
Outreach to host Children’s Career Fair, where parents can also learn about professional growth
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (240+ words) Parents can learn about professional growth, too A boy not only gets a haircut during a previous Children’s Career Fair but also has a chance to learn about being a barber from Andrew Merwine from Loyalty Barber Shop in Scranton....
Editorial: For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (562+ words) The Editorial Board Chicago Tribune Kids play and look for wildlife in the stream during the 2025 Super Summer Slam. The Fourth of July has come and gone, and for many families, summer has reached its sweet spot. The pools are…...
Eighth graders graduate from St. Jude School
1+ week, 4+ day ago (140+ words) Saint Jude School recently held its graduation ceremony in Saint Jude Church, Mountain Top. The Mass was followed by an awards and graduation ceremony with numerous accolades being given to the graduating eighth grade. Shown from left are, first row:…...
‘Luckey’ day — Manilow awards $10K to Tunkhannock Area music teacher/program
1+ week, 4+ day ago (271+ words) Manilow awards $10K to Tunkhannock Area music teacher/program Kenneth Luckey, left, Tunkhannock Area High School Director of Bands, was recognized during Barry Manilow’s concert Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena. Luckey received a total prize of $10,000 — a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in…...
Peace Camp in Wilkes-Barre is teaching kids how to make a difference
2+ week, 4+ day ago (470+ words) Peace Camp teaches local kids about equality, kindness, empathy Members of the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment teach the campers about how clothes were made in the 18th century. The campers explore toys, games, clothes, and other items from the Revolutionary War era....
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education holds graduation
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (546+ words) 67 celebrated from graduate medical education program Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, addresses the Class of 2026 on Saturday at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. The Wright Center for…...
Commentary: The Wright Center celebrates 50 years of graduate medical education
3+ week, 1+ day ago (389+ words) By Michael Mahon, Ph.D., MBA The Wright Center At The Wright Center, 50 years ago, the visionary goal championed by Dr. Robert E. Wright established a medical residency program with a clear purpose: to train the next generation of doctors and encourage…...
Editorial: Adolescents stop reading as America’s education crisis moves to middle school
3+ week, 2+ day ago (685+ words) The Editorial Board Chicago Tribune It is difficult to imagine reading achievement improving when reading itself has become a far less common pastime. Today’s 9-year-olds are significantly better readers than 9-year-olds were a half-century ago. Today’s 13-year-olds are not. That’s…...
Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1000+ words) By MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press Teens find a frustrating summer job search A sign advertises for help at The Goldenrod, a popular restaurant and candy shop, on June 1, 2022, in York Beach, Maine. NEW YORK — Jaelyn Chester will wait your tables…...