How Schools Can Help Kids Heal After the Pandemic’s Uncertainty

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Kai Humphrey, 9, has been learning from home for more than a year. He badly misses his Washington, D.C., elementary school, along with his friends and the bustle of the classroom.

School District to host town hall on reopening plans

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The school district has scheduled an open, public meeting to describe changes planned for classes. 

Trouble Managing Money May Be an Early Sign of Dementia

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Many older people have remained isolated from loved ones who might be the first to notice unpaid bills or unopened bank notices.

Skagit County to stay in Phase 3 as vaccination rates go up

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Over 50 percent of eligible Skagitonians have initiated vaccination; County remains in Phase 3, according to Skagit County.

82% of Americans want paid maternity leave – making it as popular as chocolate

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
The United States is the only wealthy nation that doesn’t guarantee paid leave to mothers after they give birth or adopt a child. The vast majority of Americans would like to see that change.

Breakfast After the Bell programs reduce school absenteeism

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Making a healthy breakfast available to students not only can help alleviate hunger and improve concentration at school; it also appears to encourage regular attendance, according to new research I co-authored.