News Roundup

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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

  • The New York Times [gift link] noted that as trust in medicine declines and vaccine hesitancy spreads, doctors are changing how they talk about childhood shots.
  • The 19th reported on the “abysmal” record of states’ assistance for premature babies post-NICU, particularly regarding access to the therapies that most reduce their risk of needing intensive services later on.
  • AP News noted that some families are wondering whether it’s safe to send their children to school now that federal immigration agencies can make arrests at schools, churches, and hospitals.
  • Disability Scoop shared that new data from thousands of school districts across the U.S. is highlighting stark differences in the experiences of students with disabilities compared to their typically developing peers.
  • ProPublica announced its creation of a Private School Demographics database that allows users to view years of data on the diversity of particular schools.
  • TechCrunch reported that in a follow-up poll of about 1,400 U.S. teens, 26% said that they had used ChatGPT for schoolwork, which is double the number in the first poll.
  • Speaking of using AI for homework, Parents provided expert tips on teaching kids natural consequences.
  • The Cut explored the messaging that kids and young adults are receiving about making money.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “The Items You Own That Don’t Contain Microplastics.”

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