News Roundup, 9.11.26
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The 19th noted that public health officials and medical experts worry that declining vaccination rates will lead to more kids catching preventable diseases at school.
- Meanwhile, WalletHub ranked the states on their vaccination rates. (Vermont is #1.)
- Disability Scoop reported that the Department of Education’s top special education official has unexpectedly resigned — and during a big shift in special education responsibilities at the federal level.
- Intelligencer shared that while colleges are testing new ways to catch AI use, it isn’t working.
- Parents gave tips on helping siblings of new college students adjust.
- ProPublica reported that ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled — and it’s worse in states with abortion bans.
- NPR highlighted a rural hospital that offers hope amid nationwide rural maternity ward closures.
- The Wall Street Journal explained how the mom chat became the meanest part of the playground.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “In These Difficult Economic Times, We’re Transitioning to a Kohl’s Cash Economy.”
Also: In EdSource, a high-school community schools specialist reflected on teaching kids about September 11.
Do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- Readers shared their biggest workplace gripes.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including versatile work travel clothes and Ann’s experience going on sabbatical as a lawyer.
