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Education Archive

Archives for August 2021

Politics
Biden backs school districts in fight against GOP mask mandate bansBiden backs school districts in fight against GOP mask mandate bans
Politics

Eight states, including Florida and Texas, are trying to ban mask mandates.

By Cameron Peters
Money
How free college became a perk for American workersHow free college became a perk for American workers
Money

As employees quit their jobs at record rates, companies like Target and Walmart are offering better benefits to retain them.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
Anti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizingAnti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizing
Politics

Viral clips show anti-maskers melting down as a school board implemented a commonsense mask mandate.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
It’s time to accept that school won’t be normal in the fallIt’s time to accept that school won’t be normal in the fall
Politics

But we can still make this pandemic school year better than the last.

By Anna North

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