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The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with college degrees, which helps boost their lifetime earnings. But a new report shows the nation still has trouble closing racial gaps for higher education attainment, including in Wisconsin. ...
Educators in Appalachian Kentucky said significant school disruption and remote learning during the COVID pandemic combined with the devastating flooding in the summer of 2022 have caused major education setbacks in the region, according to a recent survey. More than 70% of teachers said their schools lack adequate tools to address the ongoing drug epidemic and minimize its impact on student learning. Bridget Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, said the region's teachers feel they do not have opportunities to expose students to tech skills in in-demand ...
Another GOP proposal is sparking controversy in Florida over freedom of expression, as it aims to ban rainbow flags from being displayed. House Bill 901 by Rep. David Borrero, R-Sweetwater, would restrict any flags depicting a "racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint." LGBTQ+ advocates said they are well aware the goal is to target those who stand behind the "pride" flag. ...
'We need to do what we can to fight back,' said Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani
Several bills filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2024 session would impact LGBTQ+ Floridians; we get reaction from Equality Florida.