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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to newly released comprehensive federal data that also highlights a deeply troubling trend: these vulnerable children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings are…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools have been identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new data released by the federal government, and these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings, compiled through the U.S.…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also highlights a deeply concerning trend: these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of harsh disciplinary action compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…
GENEVA / DILI — In a historic public health milestone for a young nation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free. The announcement marks a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized eradicating the disease and embarked on a concerted, nationwide response almost immediately after restoring its independence in 2002. The…
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The Pentagon has announced unprecedented plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people and wounding dozens of others in a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The execution is currently scheduled for December 3. As of today, President Donald Trump has not yet…
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The global public health community is in mourning following the passing of Dr David Nabarro, a towering figure in international development, humanitarian response, and global health equity. Dr Nabarro passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, 25 July, at the age of 75. Throughout a distinguished career spanning decades, he served at the absolute…
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On March 6, 2025, during the high-profile EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), met with Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank operating through its specialized arm, EIB Global. The high-level encounter culminated in the official signing of a critical grant agreement valued…
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), recognized as a leading national and multi-issue advocacy organization dedicated to working at the critical intersection of child well-being and racial justice, has officially announced the appointment of Nick Vucic to its prestigious National Leadership Team. Vucic, a seasoned public policy and strategic communications leader with extensive…
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GENEVA / DILI — In a historic public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as a malaria-free country. The milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated, nation-wide campaign that began shortly after the young nation gained its independence in 2002, transforming a devastating public health burden into a triumph of…
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Students who attend public school pre-kindergarten programs consistently outperform their peers who receive family-based childcare throughout their K-12 education, according to significant new research conducted by Florida International University (FIU). The study, which offers one of the most comprehensive looks at early childhood education outcomes to date, suggests that the quality of instruction and the…
