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Reading scores hit decades-low levels, new national education report says
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (413+ words) WASHINGTON " American students were already struggling academically years before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classrooms, and many middle-income school districts are still lagging behind in recovery, according to a new national report from researchers at Harvard University, Stanford University and Dartmouth…...
California launches program to provide free diapers for newborns
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (344+ words) WASHINGTON " California is launching the first program in the nation that will provide free diapers to newborn babies." Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the initiative, called Golden State Start, on Friday." "Every baby born in California deserves a healthy start in…...
NICU nurse finds herself on the other side of care this Mother's Day
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (390+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " Caitlin Vaccaro has spent the past 10 years helping families through some of their hardest days as a NICU nurse. Now, she finds herself on the other side of that care'after giving birth to her son, Caleb, who arrived at…...
Port Arthur students find pathways to jobs and college at transition fair
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (347+ words) PORT ARTHUR, Texas " Students in Port Arthur, along with their families, gathered Thursday morning where nearly 20 organizations connected them with job training, college resources and support services designed to help them thrive long after high school. Port Arthur Independent School…...
From discipline problems to barber scholarship, PNG senior wins Shining Star recognition
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (148+ words) 12newsnow. com From discipline problems to barber scholarship, PNG senior wins Shining Star recognition To stream 12 News Now on your phone, you need the 12 News Now app. Download the 12 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here…...
Three young boys form unbreakable bond and get life-saving heart transplants days apart
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (345+ words) HOUSTON " What started as long, uncertain hospital stays turned into a story of friendship, resilience and hope'for three young boys at Texas Children's Hospital. Ahmed, Nasir and Preston " ages 6 and 7 " spent nearly a year each waiting for heart transplants, living…...
Parent Squad | Kids and resolutions, mentorships, parent-teacher conflicts
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (63+ words) Felicia Lawrence talks with experts about resolutions with your kids, mentorship programs, and how to handle parent-teacher conflicts. Parent Squad | Kids and resolutions, mentorships, parent-teacher conflicts To stream 12 News Now on your phone, you need the 12 News Now app. Download…...
Lumberton ISD career prep students practice interview skills in tournament-style competition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) LUMBERTON, Texas " Lumberton High School students put their professional skills to the test Thursday as the school's annual Career and Technical Education Mock Interview event gave young workers a chance to practice job interviews with real employers from across Southeast…...
High Island ISD students can graduate with associate degrees through district's early college program
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (241+ words) BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas " Last year 56% of High Island Independent School District's graduates left high school with an associate degree or career certificate through the district's early college program. The program allows students to earn associate degrees or career certificates from…...
Students face 'summer slide' learning loss as school break begins
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) BEAUMONT, Texas " Southeast Texas educators and librarians are working to combat "summer slide," the learning loss of academic skills that occurs during summer break, as students begin their vacation from school. The phenomenon affects more than half of U. S. students who…...