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 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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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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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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This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates among Black, Alaska Native and American Indian youth; the role of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic; and research on prevention.
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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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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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A large body of research shows how journalists’ jobs can pose a risk to their mental health. We searched these studies for tips on preventing and addressing the stress and trauma of reporting the news.
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As more states consider legalizing marijuana, consider these studies and tips on what’s known and unknown about the health effects of cannabis products.
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Hospital consolidations tend to raise prices without necessarily improving quality of care, according to a wide body of research.
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