COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: What research shows
We’ve summarized several academic papers that investigate outcomes of COVID-19 — and the vaccines against it — among pregnant individuals.
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Religious exemptions and required vaccines: Examining the research
How often do students and employees claim vaccine mandates conflict with their religious beliefs? What are schools doing to discourage exemptions to required childhood vaccines? We look at the research.
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It’s flu season. Here’s what research shows about adult vaccinations
Studies show that Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. have lower rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable infections compared with white adults.
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COVID, Sinclair Broadcasting and changing job roles: 5 recent studies on the state of local TV news
Research explores how local TV news affects public perceptions of pandemic protocols, the rise of national coverage on local TV news and changes in how local TV journalists do their jobs.
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Teachers and school staff play a central role in COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, research suggests
School employees have been the source of many outbreaks and may be more likely to transmit the virus to coworkers than students, research suggests. Meanwhile, many teachers are at risk for severe illness if infected.
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Vaccine hesitancy: A roundup of research summaries and survey data sources
Vaccine hesitancy has taken on a greater urgency because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We summarize several studies on this topic and list data sources that track vaccine hesitancy trends across the U.S.
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When schools shut down: How education interruptions can hurt student achievement
Research indicates education interruptions such as school closings during extreme weather can hurt children’s academic progress. But there are few peer-reviewed studies measuring COVID-19’s impact on student learning in the U.S.
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Kids wrestled with depression, eating disorders and other mental health issues amid the pandemic, research finds
Recent studies examining COVID-19’s impact on mental health also find differences among groups of students such as high school athletes.
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McGirt v. Oklahoma: The ongoing importance of a landmark tribal sovereignty case
A year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma cannot pursue cases against American Indians for crimes allegedly committed on tribal land. We explore that decision, as well as recent legal analysis on what the McGirt case means for criminal and civil jurisdiction.
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The truck driver shortage and the trucking industry workforce: 5 studies to consider
We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working conditions and whether the trucking labor market is broken.
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