( University of Nottingham ) Attending a high quality pre-school followed by an academically effective primary school gives a significant boost to children's development. These are the findings of a new study which shows that a stimulating early years home-learning environment also provides a sound foundation on which these experiences build.

Notre Dame wins school-record 39th straight at home (CBS Sportsline)

Kyle McAlarney scored 32 points and Ryan Ayers had a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Notre Dame to its school-record 39th straight home victory, beating Furman 93-61 on Sunday.

Tigers set school record for nonconference home wins (Columbia Missourian)

COLUMBIA — By defeating visiting Oral Roberts 92-83 on Sunday, the Missouri men's basketball team set a school record with its 30th consecutive nonconference home win. The streak started when Missouri beat Northwestern State 81-72 in the second game of the 2005-2006 season. It includes wins over two NCAA tournament teams in 2006-2007, Arkansas and Davidson. Last season, the Tigers beat ...

Good pre-school and home-learning boosts academic development (News-Medical-Net)

Attending a high quality pre-school followed by an academically effective primary school gives a significant boost to children's development.

Small fire keeps some Malpass Corner Elementary students home from school (WECT 6 Wilmington)

A small fire at Malpass Corner Elementary School sparked early Monday morning, extending student's fall breaks.