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/ 2 months agoUS states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers
Family vlogging can seem benign, even heartwarming. But kids can’t consent to appear in these videos − and, in most states,...
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/ 2 months agoInformal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’
This unofficial and invisible safety net is widespread and operates at all income levels. But no one knows the actual scale...
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/ 2 months agoSocioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
Achievement gaps between white, Black and Hispanic students can be substantially explained by one factor: Their family’s socioeconomic status.
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/ 2 months 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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/ 2 months 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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/ 2 months 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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/ 2 months 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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/ 2 months 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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/ 2 months agoPapal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.
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/ 2 months 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.
