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Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.
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Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record- warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported.
Read moreAugust is National Breastfeeding Month and Texas WIC is launching a statewide awareness campaign to sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding needs. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby last a lifetime. Breastmilk has hundreds of ingredients and antibodies that help protect babies from illness and allergies. For moms breastfeeding has been linked to lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain cancers.
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This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town.
Read moreIn-person vs online education Many people have questions about the feasibility of moving their school-aged students from the traditional, in-person (brick & mortar) school experience to an online, homeschool experience. Having taught in both environments, I will endeavor here to compare the two as clearly as possible.
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