Gillian 4 00 a. M. Thanks for having me. Im Gillian Turner and this is americas newsroom. The threat a repeating third grade now is being designed to motivate students to work harder in school as some schools are struggling to overcome major setbacks lingering from the pandemic. Bill third grade is a critical benchmark. Those who cant read are four times more likely to drop out of school. Gillian memphis, tennessee, 76 of third graders there right now not proficient in reading. Only 1 of those students were held back a year. Bill at problem chronic absenteeism. More than a quarter of students are missing at least 10 of the school year. It puts them of greater risk of dropping out. The governor from arkansas Sarah Huckabee sanders with us yesterday. We have to get back to the basics of teaching math, reading, writing and american history. We cannot perpetuate a lie to our students and push this Propaganda Leftist Agenda Teaching our kids to hate america and hate one another. Its one of
Some pictures live from a Polling Station in moscow. Now, there is the potential for a run off vote if no candidate wins more than 50 in the first round. But with many of mr putins opponents unable to run, it seems inevitable that Vladimir Putin will be re elected without the need for that second ballot. Our russia editor, steve rosenberg, is following developments in moscow. Vladimir putin has been in power a long time, right, 25 years almost as president or Prime Minister. And hes expected to win a fifth president ial term. Now, this whole event, this three day event, which starts today, is being presented by the russian authorities almost as a celebration of democracy. The kremlin just a few days ago described russian democracy as the best democracy in the world. Critics of the kremlin would disagree and would say that this poll is neither free nor fair nor transparent. Vladimir putin does not face a major challenge. There are three other candidates on the ballot paper, but his most
One said suicide, self harm and Eating Disorder Content was prolific on socials. The other said cyberbullying had a negative impact on childrens health. All make for grim reading, but the recurring theme here was the childrens lack of trust and confidence in reporting these problems online. Shiona mccallum, bbc news. Fast food isnt so fast at mcdonalds at the moment. The food chain is experiencing technical problems in some of its restaurants across the world, leaving customers unable to orderfood. The company said they are aware of a Technology Outage impacting their venues, and that the issue is being resolved. Our correspondent sean dilley has the latest. Key points beyond acknowledging that theyre aware of a Technology Outage which impacted their restaurants. They said the issue is now being resolved. Now, thejournalist in me does pick up on the fact were talking being sounds like a present tense word. The outage issue, they say, is not related to a cybersecurity event. Just to le
Lesson for his own about quitting is getting attention on social media. Skier posted a video on instagram of his son running uphill after he decided to quit the soccer team. The Caption Reading and part, consequences enforcing is not my favorite part of parenting but learning from them is important. This was about so much more than a game of soccer, its teaching our kids never to quit. First of all, new timeslot but same great discussion. Felt late . Growing up in primetime, exciting. Good To Be With You and i think its a great topic to start with. A lot of us know a great skier, and this is a lesson hes posting about his son who with the soccer team and posted this video on instagram and its causing an outcry for folks saying this punishment having to run up the hill is too harsh. I know youve got two teenage girls, what you think, too harsh or appropriate . Of the offer of mean guys for a better america, i think i may have written the book on this. I think so. I love this video. What
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