Elite high school players have more options today than ever. Two media companies are shaking up the old order.
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism
Two cutting-edge leagues are transforming high school basketball
For these media companies, the goal is to build profitable brands in youth sports. For the players the goal is to wear an NBA uniform one day.
Too much, too soon? Elite high school sports put young athletes in a pressure cooker
More young players are dealing with anxiety as they cope with their own goals and the expectations of coaches and parents.
High Stakes Hoops
Elite high school basketball changed the game for Bishop Walsh in Cumberland, Maryland.
Most approve of legalized sports wagering, but concerns over college games remain
A Povich Center-CDCE-Post survey of 1,503 people found less support for betting on college sports compared to betting on professional sports.
Title IX a mystery to most parents and students, poll says
Title IX is nearly 50 years old, but a new poll has found that nearly three-quarters of students and nearly 60% of parents said they know “nothing at all” about the landmark civil rights law.
Federal Title IX data on sports participation is unreliable
Fifty years after the passage of Title IX, it’s still impossible to tell whether high schools are complying with the law unless someone complains.
Students level the playing fields at California high school
Many high school girls lack the information to recognize Title IX violations and to demand change from school officials. But once two Rancho Buena Vista High School students received that information, they acted.
Title IX complaints and unkept promises in Prince George’s County
Under a 2006 agreement, Prince George’s County Public Schools promised to adhere to Title IX requirements with a focus on boosting participation and improving conditions for high school girls sports. But problems remain.
A model for Title IX compliance at a New Jersey high school
Union City High is, in many ways, a model for schools across the country. Over the last few years, the high school has been creating more opportunities for girls in sports.