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Trump incinerates 500 tons of food for children
Why should any country give food to Pakistan, a country with its own nuclear program. Let them rearrange their priorities and feed their own ever-increasing population. -
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Report Ellen DeGeneres Ditches the US for UK Bliss Amid Trump’s Reign
So she left a country because of its stance on immigration, but moved somewhere that has hardly any immigrants. -
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Mexico protesters demand American tourists leave, attack cafes
Recent reports indicate a decline in US education across various measures, including test scores, literacy rates, and student enrollment. These declines are concerning, with widening achievement gaps and a decrease in overall academic performance. There's also a growing dissatisfaction with public schools, leading to decreased enrollment in public education. [1, 2, 3] Evidence of Decline: Test Scores: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) (NAEP) has shown significant declines in student knowledge and skills. For example, in 2023, only 56% of fourth graders were performing at grade level in math, compared to 69% in 2019. Reading scores have also declined, though the drop was less pronounced. [1, 4] Literacy Rates: There's been a noticeable decline in literacy rates, with many students struggling to meet grade-level expectations in reading. [2, 4] Student Enrollment: Public school enrollment has been decreasing, with some projections indicating a further decline in the coming years. This trend is also seen in higher education, with a decrease in college and university enrollment. [2, 3, 5] International Rankings: The US has seen a decline in its standing in international educational benchmarks, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). [6] Teacher Satisfaction: There's been a decline in teacher job satisfaction and a decrease in the number of teachers completing traditional training programs. [7] Possible Contributing Factors: Pandemic Impact: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted education, leading to learning loss and exacerbating existing inequalities. [4, 5, 8, 9, 10] Funding Disparities: Funding inequities, particularly at the local level, can lead to under-resourced schools and negatively impact student outcomes. [11] Standardized Testing: Some argue that the increased focus on standardized testing has narrowed the curriculum and reduced the joy of learning. [12] Teacher Shortages: Chronic staffing shortages and a lack of qualified teachers, especially in high-need areas, can negatively affect the quality of education. [7] Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and other socioeconomic factors can create significant barriers to educational success. [13, 14] Addressing the Decline: Targeted Interventions: Implementing targeted interventions to address learning loss and support struggling students is crucial. [4, 15] Equitable Funding: Ensuring equitable funding for all schools, regardless of location, is essential to providing all students with a quality education. [11, 16] Teacher Support: Investing in teacher training, support, and professional development can help attract and retain qualified educators. [7, 17] Curriculum Reform: Reforming the curriculum to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications can enhance student engagement. [12, 18, 19] Parental Involvement: Encouraging parental involvement and creating strong partnerships between schools and families can positively impact student outcomes. [3] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-alarming-state-of-the-american-student-in-2022/ [2] https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2025/04/america-education-crisis-our-schools-in-trouble [3] https://institutefc.org/the-collapse-of-american-education-pt-1/ [4] https://cepr.harvard.edu/news/scary-truth-about-how-far-behind-american-kids-have-fallen [5] https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/4/24/the-great-collapse-of-us-higher-education-has-begun [6] https://medium.com/miscellaneous-stuff-by-m-vaughn-duck/usa-decline-in-education-641a5bd8223c [7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9piVqmIJUo [8] https://www.edweek.org/leadership/sharp-steep-declines-u-s-students-are-falling-behind-in-math-and-science/2024/12 [9] https://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-impacting-young-peoples-futures [10] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219373/ [11] https://parents4publicschools.org/when-schools-are-underfunded-children-suffer/ [12] https://www.reddit.com/r/education/comments/1f6mhqk/what_killed_the_quality_of_education_in_the_us/ [13] https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1169v5z/is_the_us_education_system_in_a_state_of_collapse/ [14] https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-notes/6563342 [15] https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2024/05/24/equitable-learning-small-group-instruction-student-tracking/ [16] https://tcf.org/content/commentary/new-york-student-aid-formula-should-recognize-needs-of-foster-students/ [17] https://varthana.com/school/what-does-the-future-of-k-12-education-look-like/ [18] https://tcdsbpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=29020 [19] https://research.cip.cgiar.org/book-search/wp228A/4391184/dumbingusdownthehiddencurriculumofcompulsoryschooling.pdf Not all images can be exported from Search. -
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Travel Suvarnabhumi Airport to Introduce Prototype Indoor Smoking Rooms by End of July
Cigarettes are way more toxic than PM2.5. Cigarette smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including carcinogens (benzene, formaldehyde), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium), carbon monoxide, radioactive materials (like polonium-210) Meanwhile, PM2.5 is primarily a mixture of soot, dust, sulfates, nitrates, and other combustion byproducts. Fun fact: most of the above is contained in vape vapor too - just at lower quantities. Higher temperature vapes contain more. Duration matters too: taking 100 puffs from a vape is worse than smoking 1 cigarette. That's what a lot of people don't understand, especially in Thailand, they think it's harmless candy and suck on it continuously throughout the night - that's the equivalent of having a cigarette every half an hour or so. If you have a few puffs here and there yes it's less harm, but if you continuosly puff it's pretty much the same or worse. -
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