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Federal Why Trump and Harris Have Barely Talked About Schools This Election
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate in an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center on Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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Student Well-Being How to Get Kids Off Social Media: 2 Tips From the Surgeon General
Federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says.
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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sits for an interview with the Associated Press, inside his parents' home on July 16, 2024, near Miami, Fla. Murthy said during an AASA webinar Thursday that schools can help kids cut back on their social media use, but the responsibility can't entirely fall to educators.
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Schools still started the year with vacant teaching spots.
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A math expert shares key strategies for teaching the complicated topic of fractions.
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Too often, teachers focus solely on the content.
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