News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Axios reported that a new study found the average teen is spending nearly a quarter of the school day texting, streaming, or scrolling through sites like Instagram.
- Meanwhile, BBC News noted that banning phones in schools (in England) is not linked to higher grades or better mental well-being, according to the first study of its kind.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] reported that the reading skills of American students are deteriorating further, according to new national test scores that show no improvement in a years-long slide.
- Disability Scoop noted that students with disabilities who are entitled to job training don’t always receive it.
- The Cut shared that parents of trans children in NYC are outraged as hospitals shift their approach to gender-affirming care.
- CNBC spoke to Rent the Runway cofounder and CEO Jennifer Hyman about her work-life balance.
- Inc. explained that a recent study suggests a simple but powerful way to help close the female entrepreneurship gap: Make sure teen girls spend time with entrepreneurs.
- The Washington Post [gift link] profiled a family who are “are enthusiastic avatars for a new pronatalist movement” (ew).
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Okay Kids, Some A**hole Says You Need to Work For Your Lunch. Here’s a List of Ways to Earn Some Cash.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We shared tips for fixing your mood.
- We rounded up crop flare pants for work.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including tips for dark circles, how to keep your pet happy when you’re at work, and three great online personal finance classes.
- We talked about what the WSJ calls Gen Z’s new rules for appropriate office wear.
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