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‘An impossible situation’: How the pandemic changed public education for DC-area parents, students and leaders

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

So many second-grade students struggled with reading skills at Brookfield Elementary in Fairfax County, Virginia, last year. As a result, the school appointed two separate teachers to lead sessions to help them get back on track.School leaders were particularly concerned about one student, Justin, who could only identify a few letters from a sheet with the alphabet on it. Due to his lack of knowledge of the letters, he struggled with sounds, according to Jennings Johnston, a literacy interventionist at the school.More Local NewsMore Education NewsJustin participated in Johnston’s pull-out sessions, which last at least 20 minutes and teach students things like how to use letter sounds. The position she holds is funded using federal stimulus money.When Justin returned to the sessions this year, qualifying based on school testing data, Johnston noticed he was able to retain concepts and then teach them to her and other students in the group.He graduated from the program and is no...

Rice squares off against Southern Utah in CBI Tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (23-12, 12-6 WAC) vs. Rice Owls (19-15, 8-12 C-USA)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Rice Owls square off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in the College Basketball Invitational.The Owls are 8-12 against C-USA opponents and 11-3 in non-conference play. Rice ranks seventh in C-USA with 30.9 points per game in the paint led by Max Fiedler averaging 8.1.The Thunderbirds’ record in WAC action is 12-6. Southern Utah is fourth in the WAC with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Jason Spurgin averaging 2.5.TOP PERFORMERS: Fiedler is averaging 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and five assists for the Owls. Quincy Olivari is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds over the last 10 games for Rice.Tevian Jones is scoring 17.4 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Thunderbirds. Maizen Fausett is averaging 12.4 points and 7.2 rebounds over the past 10 games for Southern Utah.LAST 10 GAMES: Owls: 4-6, averaging 73.1...

Eastern Kentucky squares off against Indiana State in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Indiana State Sycamores (23-12, 13-7 MVC) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (21-13, 12-6 ASUN)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Eastern Kentucky Colonels take on the Indiana State Sycamores in the College Basketball Invitational.The Colonels’ record in ASUN play is 12-6, and their record is 9-7 against non-conference opponents. Eastern Kentucky is the ASUN leader with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Isaiah Cozart averaging 3.0.The Sycamores are 13-7 against MVC teams. Indiana State leads the MVC with 34.6 points per game in the paint led by Robbie Avila averaging 6.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Tayshawn Comer is averaging 7.9 points and 3.6 assists for the Colonels. Devontae Blanton is averaging 18.9 points over the last 10 games for Eastern Kentucky.Courvoisier McCauley is shooting 43.4% and averaging 15.9 points for the Sycamores. Cooper Neese is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Indiana State.LAST 10 GAMES: Colonels: 6-4, averaging 7...

Oklahoma State plays North Texas in NIT

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

North Texas Mean Green (28-7, 16-4 C-USA) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-15, 8-10 Big 12)Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the North Texas Mean Green meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Cowboys have gone 8-10 against Big 12 teams, with a 12-5 record in non-conference play. Oklahoma State leads the Big 12 with 24.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Moussa Cisse averaging 5.8.The Mean Green are 16-4 in C-USA play. North Texas has a 4-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Thompson is averaging 11.9 points for the Cowboys. Caleb Asberry is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma State.Tylor Perry is averaging 17.1 points for the Mean Green. Kai Huntsberry is averaging 11.1 points over the last 10 games for North Texas.LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 4-6, averaging 66.9 points, 33.9 rebounds, 11.8 assists, 4.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opp...

Milwaukee and Charlotte square off in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Charlotte 49ers (19-14, 9-11 C-USA) vs. Milwaukee Panthers (22-11, 14-6 Horizon League)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Panthers take on the Charlotte 49ers in the College Basketball Invitational.The Panthers’ record in Horizon League play is 14-6, and their record is 8-5 in non-conference games. Milwaukee has a 6-1 record in one-possession games.The 49ers are 9-11 against C-USA teams. Charlotte averages 9.8 turnovers per game and is 1-0 when winning the turnover battle.TOP PERFORMERS: BJ Freeman is scoring 18.3 points per game and averaging 5.2 rebounds for the Panthers. Kentrell Pullian is averaging 11.2 points and 4.0 rebounds over the last 10 games for Milwaukee.Brice Williams is averaging 13.6 points and 5.1 rebounds for the 49ers. Aly Khalifa is averaging 13.1 points over the last 10 games for Charlotte.LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 6-4, averaging 80.2 points, 36.1 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting...

Radford plays San Jose State in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

San Jose State Spartans (21-13, 10-8 MWC) vs. Radford Highlanders (20-14, 12-6 Big South)Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 5 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Radford Highlanders take on the San Jose State Spartans in the College Basketball Invitational.The Highlanders are 12-6 against Big South opponents and 8-8 in non-conference play. Radford has a 9-4 record in games decided by 10 points or more.The Spartans are 10-8 against MWC teams. San Jose State is fourth in the MWC with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Sage Tolbert averaging 5.0.TOP PERFORMERS: Josiah Jeffers is averaging 8.5 points and 3.9 assists for the Highlanders. DaQuan Smith is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games for Radford.Omari Moore is shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Spartans, while averaging 17.4 points and 4.8 assists. Alvaro Cardenas Torre is shooting 37.1% and averaging 10.0 points over the last 10 games for San Jose State.LAST 10 GAMES: Highlanders: 5-5, aver...

Oregon, Wisconsin square off in NIT

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Wisconsin Badgers (19-14, 9-11 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (21-14, 12-8 Pac-12)Eugene, Oregon; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Oregon Ducks face the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Invitation Tournament.The Ducks’ record in Pac-12 games is 12-8, and their record is 9-6 in non-conference games. Oregon ranks third in the Pac-12 in rebounding with 34.5 rebounds. N’Faly Dante leads the Ducks with 8.4 boards.The Badgers are 9-11 in Big Ten play. Wisconsin is 5-6 in games decided by less than 4 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Dante is scoring 13.4 points per game and averaging 8.4 rebounds for the Ducks. Jermaine Couisnard is averaging 10.7 points and 2.4 rebounds over the last 10 games for Oregon.Steven Crowl is shooting 51.3% and averaging 12.3 points for the Badgers. Connor Essegian is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games for Wisconsin.LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 6-4, averaging 70.8 points, 36.6 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.3 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% fro...

Police pursuit ends in West Broward on I-75

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

A police chase ended in a fiery wreck just before midnight on Interstate 75 after authorities pursued a Winnebago for, according to a witness, sideswiping a vehicle on the road and speeding off. The recreational vehicle continued to drive on the road until it reached Mile Marker 40 where viewer surveillance video showed the camper engulfed in flames and surrounded by police cars. It remains unclear whether the driver exited the motorhome safely or if there were any injuries.The Florida Highway Patrol has been contacted for more details on this incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MBTA lifts global speed restrictions on Green Line as repairs continue on some tracks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

The global speed restriction on the Green Line was lifted Sunday and replaced with targeted block restrictions, the MBTA announced as crews continue to repair some areas of the track.Transit officials say block speed restrictions remain in place on about 18 percent of the Green Line track. MBTA test trains have confirmed that all speed signs on the Green Line are in place to safely implement these restrictions. “Block speed restriction is a length of track that may include multiple defects that need to be investigated or mitigated,” the MBTA said in a statement. “As each defect is validated and corrected as needed, the length of the block speed restriction will be reduced until the block is fully removed.”The agency is urging riders to continue to plan ahead and be prepared for delays.The MBTA first announced global speed restrictions on Red, Orange, Blue and Green Lines March 9. The Green Line is the last to lift the restriction.

Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden pushes for stricter gun buying regulations to stop illegal guns coming from other states

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:17 GMT

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden is pushing for stricter gun buying regulations in the hopes of stopping the flow of illegal guns from other states into Massachusetts, citing six firearm arraignments in Suffolk County in the last week.Illegal firearms from states with lax purchase rules are flowing into states with tighter buying regulations, such as the Bay State.Six people, including a murder suspect and a teenager, were arraigned last week in Suffolk County on separate gun possession charges — some involving firearms with magazines capable of holding 15 or more bullets.“The standard arguments against stricter national purchasing regulations reflect the extreme ideology of unrestrained buying ability and disregard the reality of that ability in one state having dramatic consequences in another state,” Hayden said in a statement on Sunday.“Our patchwork approach to gun purchasing regulations — which differs so broadly from the unified appr...