Some chocolate products contain heavy metals; extreme weather affects most Americans; fewer Medicare patients get home health care, and more.
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Can Detroit students see themselves in their course work? District wants them to weigh in.
In August, students in the state’s biggest school district will form a group to weigh in on the district’s social studies curriculum as part of a process to ensure course materials are equitable and representative of the majority-Black student body.The…
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Josh Shapiro: Learn about the education track record of Kamala Harris’ potential VP pick
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Of all the vice presidential candidates reportedly under consideration by Democratic presidential frontrunner Kamala Harris, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Sha…
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Tompkins County officials consider arming probation officers at director’s request
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County legislators are being asked to consider allowing probation officers to carry firearms when working in the field, particularly when completing home searches for individuals charged with gun-related, violent crimes. Dan Cornell, director of probation in the county, outlined concerns for his officers, who he said have become increasingly reluctant to […]
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Students need mental health support, a sense of belonging to stay in school, Newark teens say
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.After Kevin Able found himself bouncing between schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he didn’t expect to graduate high school.Mental health challenges and…
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First day of school brings excitement and nerves for families at new IPS middle schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.The students starting at Thomas Carr Howe Middle School and Broad Ripple Middle School T…
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Dryden Central School District Cancels Friday Classes Following Threats
Dryden, NY – The Dryden Central School District has decided to cancel classes on Friday in response to threats made against the district. Superintendent Joshua Bacigalupi promptly notified students’ families and staff members via email about the situation. In order to ensure the safety and well-being of the school community, district officials contacted law enforcement […]
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Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here.A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported.“I am very confident there are more people being infec…
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Hispanic enrollment slow to recover at CUNY
This story was originally published on Aug. 1 by THE CITY. Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning.The CITY partners with Open Campus on coverage of the City University of New York.Enrollment at the City Unive…
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Casey bill would expand Medicare coverage for patients with substance use disorders
The Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand Medicare coverage for residential SUD treatment options for older adults and people with disabilities.