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Thailand: Activists Rally to End Cruel Punishment Haircuts Inflicted on Helpless Students
Activists in Thailand are calling for more definitive guidelines and stricter enforcement measures to eradicate the practice of humiliating punishment haircuts in schools. The outcry follows an incident in which a teacher was accused of cutting the hair of over 100 students while they sat on the floor in rows. For decades, students in Thailand…
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Discrimination and External Obligations Hinder Black Students from Achieving College Degrees, Alarming Study Uncovers
A recent study by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation revealed that black students have lower six-year completion rates for degree or certificate programs compared to other racial or ethnic groups. The study, released on Thursday, highlights that black students face several obstacles in completing post-secondary programs, including high expenses and racial discrimination. The research found…
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The Devastating Consequence Of Screen Overdose: Children Cognitive Skills At Risk
A new study that was published in JAMA Pediatrics found a link between time spent in front of a screen during infancy and lower cognitive skills later in childhood.
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The Hunger Crisis in England’s Nurseries: Childcare Providers Cry Out for Urgent Financial Aid from the GOVERNMENT
A recent survey of over 500 childcare providers in the UK reveals that many are struggling to provide nutritious meals for children due to rising food costs. According to data shared with The Guardian by the Early Years Alliance and the London Early Years Foundation, nearly 1 in 10 childcare providers had turned to food…
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Hungary: Students Join Teachers In Protest Over Low Pay
The students were showing their support for the teachers, who had been fired for revolting over their poor salary and years of neglect by the government. Teachers in Hungary are paid the least in the European Union, with even cashiers earning more. Read more
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The El Busesito Preschool Puts Its Classroom On Wheels
The El Busesito “little bus” preschool provides free early childhood and family engagement programs to Latino immigrant families in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Read more
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Tennessee: New Legislation Looks To Double The Current Classroom Stipend For Teachers From $200 To $500
The plan, if approved, would provide an additional $300 for classroom supplies for each teacher, more than the existing allowance of $200. Every teacher would be given $500 to spend however they see fit, with any leftover funds going into a common pot to be used to purchase classroom supplies. Read more
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The Los Angeles Teachers Union Is Asking For A 20% Pay Increase, Saying That Teachers Are Overworked And Underpaid
The Los Angeles teachers union, United Teachers Los Angeles, is pressing the Los Angeles Unified School District to increase teacher pay by 20% over two years, reduce class sizes, and improve kids’ access to mental health and academic services. Read more
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Vaping Giant Settles Lawsuits Accusing Them Of Marketing To Minors
After being accused of targeting children in its advertising, US e-cigarette maker Juul Labs said on Tuesday that it has settled with roughly 10,000 plaintiffs in California. Read more
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United Kingdom: £500 Million Will Be Allocated To Schools In Order To Fund Energy Efficiency Initiatives
The government will provide £500 million to “futureproof” school buildings by making them more energy efficient. Read more
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