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/ 1 month agoMothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about...
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/ 1 month agoIn hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
Studies show that people who can easily access dental care are more likely to go for cleanings and other procedures.
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/ 1 month agoCountries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but it’s harder to do than it looks....
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/ 1 month ago3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia
Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to Ukraine. But talk of a ‘deal’ has led to questions over Trump’s commitment...
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/ 1 month agoRacism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations about race....
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The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.
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/ 1 month agoHere’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
Two researchers examine how students’ behavior changes when cannabis becomes more accessible in the area around their school.
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/ 1 month agoMost US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types...
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/ 1 month agoJails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
Prisons and jails are difficult to evacuate when wildfires or storms approach. Many of these facilities lack evacuation plans and may...
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/ 1 month agoMissing link to Snowball Earth history emerges from some unusual rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak
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