Month: June 2020
Thinking about a road trip? How to get back behind the wheel safely
(BPT) – As the nation considers a safe and socially-distant return to work and travel, states are loosening restrictions on stay-at-home orders. As your car may have sat relatively idle over the last few months, the following tips can help ensure your vehicle is ready when you are, while you, the driver, stay informed and ...
How are we equipping students to succeed in science?
(BPT) – Scientists across the world are charging forward in the fight to prevent and treat COVID-19. And they’re harnessing the latest tech and science as they press down on the accelerator at a speed unattainable to date. But another fight is also playing out during this unprecedented challenge: the urgent need to educate young ...
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s RB16 hits Silverstone circuit for F1 filming day.
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing got back on the track at Silverstone for the team’s filming day ahead of Formula One’s delayed 2020 start next week with the Austrian Grand Prix. Here is all you need to know: – The Formula One world will finally get a chance to get a proper season underway when the ...
Keeping Math Skills Up-to-Date While School is Closed
(StatePoint) The transition from in-person to online learning isn’t easy, particularly when it comes to mathematics, a subject where many students benefit from classroom learning and individualized attention from their teacher. With closures affecting schools and universities for the foreseeable future, sustaining one’s math skills is very important, as research has shown that academic gains ...
Eight Quick Tips for Saving Money
(StatePoint) Saving money is a top priority for many Americans, but it becomes even more important during times of economic turmoil. Luckily, there are many simple steps you can take to eliminate wasteful spending in your daily life. Here are eight easy strategies to start saving more money now: Track your personal expenses in a ...
Tips to Pay for Your Upcoming College Costs
(StatePoint) Heading off to college is exciting, and a time full of endless possibilities. However, circumstances have changed for many American families over the past several months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and you may be wondering how you will pay your upcoming college tuition bill and other school-related costs. Over four in ...
Students Emerge as Leaders During COVID-19 Through Service Learning
(StatePoint) As learning has gone virtual to curb the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators and parents have been left with a pressing concern: how will this experience impact social and emotional development? “The pandemic is having profound effects on children’s mental well-being, their social development, their safety, their privacy, their economic security and beyond,” ...
Hinchcliffe, Hansen and Rossi excel in third Red Bull Homestretch week
The third Red Bull Homestretch week saw six professional motorsport drivers taking part against two notable wildcard contenders, 2018 WNBA Most Valuable Player Breanna Stewart and Canadian gamer Naomi Kyle. Here is all you need to know: – Basketball star Stewart raced a Porsche 911, while Last Week in Gaming’s Kyle unloaded a Corvette C7 adorned ...