A new report finds that a parent-led tutoring effort in Oakland produced similar gains in reading for young students as instruction from classroom teachers — a nod that could fuel similar efforts in other districts. “The more the children know you and trust you, the more they’re willing to engage in what you’re trying to […]
Meta and US-based analytics firm Gallup surveyed people from 142 countries. Results found roughly a quarter of respondents feel "very or fairly lonely."
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Pandemic-induced loneliness is real and kids are experiencing it too. But one woman found a really special, incredibly sweet way to connect with her four-year-old neighbor and it s a powerful reminder that, while we may be adopting social distancing measures for the foreseeable future, we can still find ways to come together and help each other through this reality. I think everyone could use a lighthearted/happy story right now so here goes, a Twitter user named Kelly Victoria posted. At the beginning of the pandemic, I went through some painful personal stuff and would often go out at night for long walks because no one was around and I couldn t sleep anyway.