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Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (587+ words) Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions, while older students' test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | A new specialty license plate…...
Teen summer jobs are getting harder to find, but some companies are stepping in
1+ week, 1+ day ago (380+ words) Each summer, tens of thousands of teens pick up summer jobs to gain experience in the workforce and make some extra money. But that rite of passage may be fading. Teens are expected to fill 790, 000 jobs this summer, according to…...
Surgeon General's advisory warns of how excessive screen time can harm kids
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (1134+ words) Too much screen use among kids and teens " including endless social media scrolling, nonstop texting and hours of video games " can be harmful, and it has become a public health concern in the United States, according to a surgeon general's…...
New pediatric guidance says kids need more recess, not less
4+ week, 1+ day ago (12+ words) Scripps News...
California to provide free diapers to newborns at more than 60 hospitals
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (78+ words) California families welcoming newborns will soon receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a first-in-the-nation program announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom....
FDA releases initial results from extensive study on infant formula safety
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) A little over a year after U. S. regulators unveiled the Operation Stork Speed initiative with a goal of improving baby formula safety and supply, the first round of testing results have now been released. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced…...
64% of parents say money is tight. They want their kids to understand why
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (15+ words) Scripps News...
Teaching skills and safety on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (289+ words) Everyone stands to learn new skills when it comes to artificial intelligence. But don't expect to find a textbook on it anytime soon. Educators argue any physical text would be out of date way too quickly. "As soon as I…...
Mattel unveils first Barbie designed to represent children with autism
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (225+ words) Mattel has introduced a new Barbie designed to help children with autism feel seen and represented. The doll, a first of its kind, includes characteristics meant to reflect some children on the autism spectrum. Its eyes are angled slightly to…...
Deported migrants share how they navigate unfamiliar life across the border
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) For many people, the holidays mean coming together, but for Alma Gonzalez and Ignacio Garvan, it means distance, silence and an empty seat at the table. "Like for Christmas, what are you going to do? Nothing. We don't have our…...