academic

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Mr. Phillips’s prose borders on the excessively academic, but he writes lucidly about his areas of expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The school system has not yet disclosed a hub plan publicly but has committed to making food and academic resources available.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

YEF told the BBC it will be delivered in phases beginning with "early engagement" this school year, before "more intensive support" in the coming academic year.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The academic recalled during the Apollo missions to the Moon, "we all held our breaths a little bit."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

A more challenging academic curriculum was to be installed, the result of Sputnik and the worry over how badly educated America’s children were compared to Russian kids.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam