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world13h ago

Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington requires Greek language study for all students, regardless of heritage.
The immersion model divides subjects: English-led classes in English; Greek-led classes in Greek for math and science.
School leaders argue Greek knowledge supports STEM and English vocabulary development through etymology.
The program aims to prepare students for Ellinomatheia exams and university credit.
Odyssey has won the Yass Prize and received a $1.6 million grant from the Longwood Foundation.
The new building opened September 18, supporting the Greek Language Immersion School.
Odyssey emphasizes a bilingual approach to strengthen cognitive skills and global leadership.
Executive leadership frames Greek study as a pathway to innovation and culture in America.
The school operates via lottery to reflect Delaware’s diverse community.
Odyssey collaborates with institutions such as Harvard to expand opportunities in Greece.

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sports12h ago

UNC Wilmington aimed to extend its six-game home win streak with a win over Marshall in Wilmington.
UNC Wilmington leads the CAA in rebounding, averaging 38.0 boards per game.
Marshall is second in the Sun Belt in scoring, averaging 81.6 points per game.
Patrick Wessler leads UNC Wilmington with 8.1 rebounds per game.
Wyatt Fricks averages 15 points for Marshall, a top performer for the visitors.
Jalen Speer averages 13.1 points for Marshall in this matchup context.
UNC Wilmington's top performers include Nolan Hodge, shooting 47.6% with 15.0 points per game.
Christian May averages 11.8 points for UNC Wilmington in this season snapshot.
The Associated Press provided this game summary with performance metrics and top performers.
The game took place in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a 7 p.m. EST tip-off.

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Environmental groups warn that widening the Wilmington channel could increase flooding and threaten local shores, despite the Corps saying effects are minor.
The draft environmental impact statement says channel deepening slightly affects water levels but does not meaningfully worsen storm surge flooding.
Local group NC Coastal Federation warns dredged sediment may carry contaminants like mercury or PFAS to beaches and the environment.
The project, costing more than $1 billion, has not yet received funding and congress must budget money for it.
Southport officials have passed a resolution urging long-term monitoring and mitigation of environmental impacts.
Agency officials seek public input as the Corps extends the comment deadline and plans to consider feedback in finalizing the EIS.
The expansion aims to accommodate larger cargo ships, positioning the port as an economic driver for the region.
Officials acknowledge the project has been in development since 2019 and await final decisions on funding and approvals.
The Corps hopes to complete the official environmental impact statement in the spring, incorporating public comments.
The project would expand the port to allow larger ships, which supporters say could boost regional trade.
The draft EIS notes a broad range of impacts, mostly minor and construction-related, according to the Army Corps.

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