PANDEMIC RECOVERY

Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Over 100 million vaccine doses given to kids since 2023

A big global push that started last year made sure more than 100 million vaccine shots reached young kids across 36 countries. The effort focused on children aged one to five who either missed vaccines or never got them before. By March, about 12 million kids who had zero shots before finally got pr

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi’s Reading Revival: A Blueprint for Change

Mississippi once hovered at the bottom of national reading rankings, but a shift began in 2013 when new leadership embraced a science‑based approach to literacy. The plan moved beyond simple phonics; it involved overhauling standards, assessments, and accountability to focus on the most struggling s

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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Ohio's Fresh Approach to Math Education: Lessons and Challenges

Ohio is taking a new approach to math education. The state has released a plan to improve math skills in schools. This plan focuses on better textbooks and teaching methods. It also wants to give teachers more training. The plan is not a strict rule. Schools can choose how to use it. This is differ

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Kids and Families: Bouncing Back After COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic put a huge strain on healthcare systems. They had to focus on stopping the virus from spreading. This meant that other important health services for children and families took a backseat. The pandemic showed us just how important supportive relationships are for our mental a

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Feb 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Chapter Ahead for Brooklyn Arts

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is saying goodbye to its president, Gina Duncan. She will be leaving her post when her contract ends in June, after spending three years at the helm. The news came out on a Wednesday evening, but no specific reason was given for her departure. The institution did, howev

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

The Rise of Budget Long-Haul Flights

Not too long ago, experts were ready to declare long-haul low-cost airlines (LHLCCs) a failure. After all, they couldn't match the success of short-haul low-cost carriers. But as the pandemic eased, something unexpected happened. Demand for budget flights surged, and LHLCCs started making profits. H

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