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Sick girl blowing her nose with a tissue.
You Know The Drill...
By Jamie Kenney

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

Dr. Beachgem explains why cuts to Medicaid could result in the loss of pediatric care even for those...
Yes, Even Yours

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and President Donald J Trump in the White House.
"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

States received notice less than a day before access to these funds was due.

A teacher is standing at the front of her elementary school classroom. One girl is raising her hand ...
Teachers Are Tired, Y'all

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

Teachers are burnt out, underpaid, and many of them are thinking about throwing in the towel...

A small group of daycare children sit on the floor on colorful cushions, as their teacher reads them...
Church/State -- Potato/Potahto

Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Books In Schools Should Require Parental Notification

Opponents have decried the ruling as a “slippery slope” that erodes the separation of church and state.

A group of women pray outside the US Supreme Court, on the final day of the Court's term, in Washing...
No Healthcare For You

SCOTUS Rules States Can Block Funding To Planned Parenthood

South Carolina argued that any money to the family planning organization effectively supports abortion.

You Know The Drill...
By Jamie Kenney

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

Yes, Even Yours
By Jamie Kenney

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.

"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"
By Jamie Kenney

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

States received notice less than a day before access to these funds was due.

Teachers Are Tired, Y'all
By Jamie Kenney

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

Teachers are burnt out, underpaid, and many of them are thinking about throwing in the towel...

Church/State -- Potato/Potahto
By Jamie Kenney

Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Books In Schools Should Require Parental Notification

Opponents have decried the ruling as a “slippery slope” that erodes the separation of church and state.

No Healthcare For You
By Jamie Kenney

SCOTUS Rules States Can Block Funding To Planned Parenthood

South Carolina argued that any money to the family planning organization effectively supports abortion.

Fresh Air
By Jamie Kenney

Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C.

A study from the University of Albany found that HVAC improvements correlated with better math scores and attendance.

Tracking Health
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Says Wearable Devices Will Help Make America Healthy Again

The HHS secretary praised continuous glucose monitors in particular, declaring their effect on health “miraculous.”

Oops! They're Doing It Again!
By Jamie Kenney

Millennial Parents Are Bringing Back '90s Baby Names

Generation Beta is basically a ‘90s reboot — in baby names at least.

"Five more minutes? Please?!"
By Jamie Kenney

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.