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Early Childhood Development|September 22, 2022

Finding a Fix for Child Care

As childcare workers leave the industry for better pay, childcare centers are closing or operating below capacity. With no expected federal support, some states are finding creative solutions to increase pay while making child care more available and affordable for families.

Data Science Education|September 20, 2022

Towards Teaching Data Science

The revolution of, the providence of, and the ubiquity of data — all big words to describe a simple reality: data is everywhere and we have to do something about it in education.

Medical Research & Talent|September 16, 2022

International MS Microbiome Study Links Gut Bacteria to MS Susceptibility, Severity and Treatment in Novel Study

A new study published by the International MS Microbiome Study Consortium links gut bacteria to MS susceptibility, severity and treatment.

Early Childhood Development|September 14, 2022

VIDEO: Utilizing Technology to Bridge the Gap Between Schools and Families

TalkingPoints CEO and TED Fellow, Heejae Lim shares how TalkingPoints is removing language barriers and building meaningful partnerships between schools and families to ensure all children can thrive.

Medical Research & Talent|September 12, 2022

Biochemist Lindsey Backman Appointed as Valhalla Fellow at Whitehead Institute

Biochemist Lindsey Backman, who studies the structure and function of proteins in microbial organisms, is the newest member of the Whitehead Fellows Program.

Early Childhood Development|August 9, 2022

Big Dollars for Little Kids: Early Childhood Education

Philanthropic investments in early childhood research and programs have spurred an increase in government funding for early childhood education and care.

K-12 Education|July 19, 2022

Signs of Academic Rebound: 5 Charts Tell the Story

Math and reading scores from 8.3 million students show performance gains, but students of color and those in high-poverty schools have more ground to make up.

Data Science Education|July 12, 2022

Every Student Needs 21st-Century Data-Literacy Skills

RISC co-founders make the case for ensuring every student has the opportunity to acquire the data literacy skills that will be critical for living in the 21st century.

Early Childhood Development|June 9, 2022

Pandemic Babies are Behind After Years of Stress, Isolation Affected Brain Development

Kids born in the COVID-19 era lag in certain skills and are more prone to challenging behaviors. Organizations such as HealthySteps are providing the additional support that experts say parents need.

Environmental Innovation|May 19, 2022

Integrating Permafrost Into Our Global Solution for Climate Change

The Woodwell Climate Research Center is launching an effort to better understand the contribution of thawing permafrost to global warming, and to help Arctic communities to cope with its effects. Permafrost thaw is a critical but often overlooked piece of the fight against climate change.