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April 1
Japan Faces Shortage of ADHD Medication Concerta ADHD Japan Faces Shortage of ADHD Medication Concerta Japan is experiencing a shortage of Concerta, a leading medication for ADHD, due to a supply-demand imbalance. Mississippi Legislature Rejects Inmate Dyslexia Testing Bill Dyslexia Mississippi Legislature Rejects Inmate Dyslexia Testing Bill A bill to test Mississippi inmates for dyslexia died on the legislative calendar Friday, the second year the legislation failed to advance to the governor’s desk. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Federal Research Funding for HBCUs Education policy Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Federal Research Funding for HBCUs A new bipartisan bill aims to boost federal research funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Math Performance Predicts Math Anxiety in Students Dyscalculia Math Performance Predicts Math Anxiety in Students A recent study reveals a bidirectional relationship between math performance and math anxiety in students, with significant implications for educators and parents. New Study Reveals Brain Differences in Children with ADHD and Severe Emotional Outbursts ADHD New Study Reveals Brain Differences in Children with ADHD and Severe Emotional Outbursts A new study reveals brain differences in children with ADHD and severe emotional outbursts, highlighting the importance of considering emotional dysregulation as a core component of the disorder. Revolutionary Dyslexia Program Empowers Parents to Help Their Children Dyslexia Revolutionary Dyslexia Program Empowers Parents to Help Their Children A groundbreaking parent-led home intervention, Reading Breakthrough, has been launched to support families facing barriers to school-based services. Revolutionary Dyslexia Program Empowers Parents to Help Their Children Dyslexia Revolutionary Dyslexia Program Empowers Parents to Help Their Children A groundbreaking parent-led home intervention, Reading Breakthrough, has been launched to support families facing barriers to school-based services.
March 30
Boston Public Schools Introduce Mandatory AI Training for High School Students AI in education Boston Public Schools Introduce Mandatory AI Training for High School Students Boston Public Schools have introduced mandatory AI training for high school students, marking a significant step towards preparing students for an AI-driven future. Teachers Strike Over Pay and Labor Policies in Colorado and Florida Education policy Teachers Strike Over Pay and Labor Policies in Colorado and Florida Teachers in Colorado and Florida are facing challenges over pay and labor policies, highlighting broader issues in education. University of Southern Indiana Explores AI’s Role in Student Learning with $150,000 Grant AI in education University of Southern Indiana Explores AI’s Role in Student Learning with $150,000 Grant The University of Southern Indiana explores AI's potential in enhancing student learning outcomes with a new grant.