Absenteeism, ineffective reading curriculums, and lack of support for teachers contribute to the dismal scores.

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused a staggering 16.8 million person-years of life lost across 18 European countries, with nearly 60% of those years expected to be lived without disability. The research high...

COVID-19 significantly increases the incidence of type 2 diabetes, particularly in unvaccinated individuals and those hospitalized. Vaccination and regular diabetes screening post-COVID-19 are crucial...

Wineries face mounting challenges as economic pressures, shifting consumer habits, and regulatory hurdles drive sharp declines in DtC sales.

Colette Stallbaumer, co-founder of Microsoft WorkLab and author of WorkLab: Five years that shook the business world and sparked an AI-first future. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) From empty offices in...

Emily Kwong and Berly McCoy of NPR's Short Wave talk about why swearing might improve physical performance, how birds' bills changed during the pandemic and why scientists are sampling whale breath.

Privy Council Office records show travel costs for photographers documenting the Prime Minister collapsed from $35,803 to just $482 during the first full year of COVID-19 restrictions—a 99 percent decline.

Global measles incidence, mortality, and DALY rates in children under five dropped significantly from 1990 to 2021. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted vaccination efforts, leading to coverage de...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to temporary increases in food diversity and diet quality in U.S. households, with notable improvements in household food purchasing behavior.

Young adults with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of hearing loss and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Researchers urge awareness and further investigation into COVID-19-related auditory d...

Official rolling 12-month data through July 2026 showed an 8.1% annual decline, equal to roughly 105.5 million fewer bottles.

A recent report reveals that nearly a quarter of U.S. children missed school regularly in 2025, marking a slight improvement from the previous year but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. This data underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism, a problem that has persisted for six years since the onset of the pandemic. The article highlights how the pandemic disrupted educational systems globally, leading to long-term impacts on student attendance. While there has been a marginal decline in absenteeism compared to 2024, the rate remains elevated at 24%, far above the 15% observed before the pandemic. Experts warn that this trend could exacerbate educational inequities, particularly for marginalized communities. The Washington Post article emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to improve school attendance, including policy reforms, community engagement, and support for families. The data also raises concerns about the long-term effects on student achievement and workforce readiness. Despite some progress, the report suggests that systemic issues remain unresolved, requiring sustained efforts to ensure equitable access to education.

Major brands slow production and cut prices after pandemic-era overestimates collide with shifting consumer habits and economic pressures

Changing tastes, tariffs, and pandemic fallout force historic French vineyards to uproot vines and slash output amid uncertain future