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News Of Education
by Katherine Bihr, Ed.D
(NAPSI)—If you are among the nearly four million teachers in America, according to National Center for Education estimates, here are no-cost digital resources that …
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3/3/21 01:02 PM
Good Citizenship
(NAPSI)—At a time when their efforts were desperately needed, organizations helping to combat the effects of the coronavirus, champion equality and diversity, and provide medical care for those in …
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2/12/21 11:09 AM
Eye On Health
(NAPSI)—When ophthalmologist Ruth Williams, MD, opened her office after shutting down early in 2020 due to the pandemic, she was surprised to see how many people had developed serious eye problems …
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12/29/20 04:39 PM
Environmental News And Notes
(NAPSI)—You can spread a little happiness during the holiday season, or anytime, by spreading a little hoppiness, and helping a tiny frog called the coquí.
Contemplating Coquís …
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12/21/20 12:37 PM
Home Ideas
(NAPSI)—The next time you look around your home, or that of your aging relatives, you may be astonished how much “stuff” accumulates over the years. Are there things—and the stories they …
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12/3/20 08:57 AM
Pointers For Parents And Teachers
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever been the parent of a school-aged child, you know the drill. A new school year means a new list of required school supplies. And these days the list is definitely different. …
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11/3/20 09:36 AM
Holiday Gift Ideas
(NAPSI)—There are two easy and fully virtual ways to ensure the holiday season is bright for youth in foster care this year through Treehouse. The nonprofit partners with thousands of youth to …
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11/2/20 01:47 PM
News Of Schools
(NAPSI)—The debate over schools reopening during the pandemic has included a great deal of feedback from educators and parents. But what about the students themselves: How are they feeling? Are …
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11/2/20 11:25 AM
News Of Health
(NAPSI)—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. It first gained national attention as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous …
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10/22/20 10:36 AM
Environmental News And Notes
(NAPS)I—Outdoor learning experiences, stewardship of green spaces, and care for all living landscapes, is the aim of the TurfMutt Foundation, now celebrating the one-year “adoptaversary” of its …
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10/21/20 04:03 PM
Pets & People
(NAPSI)—The heartwarming stories of abandoned dogs and the grateful families who save them are documented in the half-hour weekly syndicated docu-series “To The Rescue.” Airing nationwide, the …
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10/9/20 11:39 AM
Veterans News And Notes
(NAPSI)—The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have launched an emergency respite care fund for the family caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured veterans. The …
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10/5/20 10:30 AM
Business News And Notes
(NAPSI)—The challenges brought to daily life by the COVID-19 pandemic have spurred many businesses to consider ways they can support employees’ mental health.
For help, businesses can …
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9/23/20 10:35 AM
Technology Improving Lives
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the 48 million Americans who experience hearing loss, here’s some news for you.
Access to communication is especially vital during …
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9/16/20 08:26 AM
America's Heroes
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you know is a soldier, Army veteran, Army family member or other proud military supporter, you can become a permanent part of history at the National Museum of the United …
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8/18/20 08:59 AM
Children's Health Update
(NAPSI)—Recent surveys of youth in foster care found nearly half (49%) expressed an immediate resource need during the COVID-19 pandemic—and you can help reverse that. Distance Learning Access …
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7/28/20 11:32 AM
Veterans News & Notes
(NAPSI)—From a World War I veteran who lost both legs to a Vietnam vet suffering the effects of Agent Orange to a young Marine with post-traumatic stress disorder finding her way after returning …
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7/13/20 08:51 AM
Food Facts
(NAPSI)—According to the United States Department of Agriculture, in the U.S., more than 12 million children receive free or reduced-price breakfast at school, and more than 29.7 million get lunch …
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6/17/20 01:44 PM
Men's Health
(NAPSI)—Young men and those who care about them should consider the story of Max Mallory. At 22 he graduated from college and started his dream job in the video game industry. He landed the job …
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6/16/20 08:36 AM
Pointers For Parents
(NAPSI)—K–12 education has gone through a seismic shift in the wake of COVID-19. Parents are finding themselves thrust into homeschooling, and educators, into virtual schooling. EdChoice, a …
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5/28/20 08:56 AM
