Tag: education
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Commentary: Better sex education in schools can help young people affected by abortion ban | Opinion
[ad_1] Recently, Kansas voters adamantly rejected a referendum that would ensure more abortion restrictions in the red-hot state. The Supreme Court’s decision in the Women’s Health Organization in Dobbs v. Jackson, which nullified the above protections, has led to predictions that conservatives may pay the price in the next election. But while the abortion debate ... -
The National Science Foundation will provide a $1.2 million grant to Penn West California.community news
[ad_1] The National Science Foundation has awarded $1,228,857 to the learning community of the Pen West California School of Science. The three-year project, Research-Based Professional Development for Science Teachers and its Impact on Student Learning, is led by PennWest Instructor Dr. Peter Cormas from the Department of Education. Dr. Louise Nicholson, Department of Biology, Dr. ... -
Focus should be on fixing system, not punishing patients for hospital violence, mental health advocates say
[ad_1] Jenny McCarthy of Raymond, a certified intentional peer support specialist, sits earlier this month in the lavender garden she planted. She plans to have a large garden of lavender where people can relax. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal file To prevent violence in hospitals, the state should focus on fixing the mental health system’s failures, not ... -
Opinion/Article: Virginia Schools Must Teach Social Science, History in Context | Opinion
[ad_1] daily progress A lot of intrigue was already swirling around a presentation scheduled last week to discuss changes to how the Virginia Department of Education teaches history and social sciences to students. The anxiety was further compounded by the state superintendent of public education’s postponement of its presentation at the last minute. State Superintendent ... -
State education funding is in chaos
[ad_1] GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org The problem with taxes is that most people don’t know how taxes work. Taxes by their very nature create winners and losers, and usually more losers than winners. But because the majority of people don’t understand the finer points of taxation, states have an upside-down system for one of their biggest ... -
Rhythm Walk & Health Fair Message
[ad_1] Grand Rapids, Michigan — The Grand Rapids African American Institute of Health (GRAAHI) hosted the 20th Annualth Saturday’s Anniversary Rhythm Walk and Health Fair at Martin Luther King Park. Community members joined city leaders, business owners, organizations, and the health system to address health disparities in the Grand Rapids community. “It builds on all ... -
Health Fair and Gun Violence Rally Bring Tallulah Community Together
[ad_1] Tallulah, Louisiana (KNOE) – The state’s Medicaid company and community awareness meeting attended Saturday morning to bring the Tallulah community together. The City of Tallulah keeps its residents happy, healthy and fit with the “On the Move” program, a health and entertainment trade show hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana. The event was held at ... -
Teachers aren’t the only ones left out of the Missouri education system
[ad_1] Jefferson City, Missouri – As more people return to school in Missouri, more than 20% of school districts in the state have new or interim superintendents. Teacher shortages Missouri had the last educator salaries in the country and reported on how the pandemic has affected students. I faced one of the few vacancies. Of ...











