Chris Sohn

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The Scopes monkey trial took place 100 years ago, but the fight isn't over Tennessee became the first state in the country a hundred years ago to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms.

#EstablishmentClause #SeparationofChurchandState #ButlerAct #ACLU

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How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019, before the pandemic. This is the story of how the state pulled it off.

"Math, when it is properly applied, is not about just solving math problems. Math is a way of thinking about the world."

build a strong foundation for later, treating math like a language

a big part ... was about coaching teachers ... Many early-grade teachers don't get a lot of training in math

Daylight saving time causes lower productivity and higher health care costs, studies say A vast body of research shows that every year, the shift to daylight saving time needlessly exacerbates various health risks, disrupting millions of Americans’ sleep and increasing the likelihood of…

"Imagine a world where one simple decision – keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun – could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being," Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse writes for @us.theconversation.com

Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases spanning more than 9 counties The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

What to know about the measles outbreak in West Texas as cases rise to 90 The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized. State health officials have…

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized.

Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here’s what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles.

Do You Really Need To Warm Up Your Car Before Driving It In The Cold? Even though car engines have come a long way, many people still insist on warming their vehicles before driving in cold weather. But is it necessary? Here's what the experts have to say.

Pros
- Comfort
- Faster defrosting
Cons
- Excess fuel consumption
- Increased engine wear
- Negative environmental impact

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US health department condemns private equity firms for role in declining healthcare access Government report says private equity investment in nursing homes led to 11% increase in patient deaths

Private equity firms create local healthcare monopolies by buying up all the competitors in the region. Without competition, they can simultaneously jack up prices and cut wages and staffing. The results can be dangerous, even deadly, for patients.
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EPA employees who work on environmental justice are put on leave In an email obtained by NPR, employees at EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights were told they were on administrative leave, effective immediately.

Many of the employees put on leave worked ... primarily on environmental justice efforts designed to reduce environmental harms to poor and minority communities that have ... faced disproportionate harm from environmental and climate pollution.
#npr #epa #environmentaljustice

Inclusion: Creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. It’s not just about inviting people in—it’s about making sure they have a real seat at the table and that their voices matter

Equity: Fair access to opportunities and resources by recognizing that different people start from different places. It’s not about giving everyone the same thing (that’s equality), but rather ensuring that systemic barriers don’t prevent some people from reaching their full potential.

Diversity: The presence of different perspectives, backgrounds, and identities in a group, whether based on race, gender, socioeconomic status, experience, or thought. It’s about representation and ensuring that different voices are included in decision-making.

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define what those terms mean to you. it's too easy to throw around acronyms and initialisms without engaging with their meaning. be explicit about your values rather than just reacting to buzzwords.

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County workers wanted a pay hike, but got a 4-day workweek instead. Here's what happened. San Juan County in Washington State didn't have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative.

* Saved San Juan County nearly $1 million.
* Job applications are up 85%,
* Turnover rate is down 43%
* Employees calling in sick is down 23%.