Income potential and pupil-teacher ratio factor in best and worst states for educators
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World Teachers’ Day is October 5, but teachers make an average $2,150 less per year than they did 10 years ago.
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Avoiding a war without a winner: How we could ease the deadly US-China dispute
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In a world haunted by the specter of nuclear war, needlessly aggressive competition among nations could lead to an apocalyptic catastrophe.
Andrew Moss: Casting a discerning eye on political theater
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When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew two planeloads of migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard on Sept. 14, critics condemned the action as “political theater.”
Wexton, Spanberger speak truth to Youngkin on anti-trans school policies
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The bipartisan monthly meeting between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia’s congressional delegation this week got heated when Democrats Jennifer Wexton and Abigail Spanberger brought up Youngkin’s proposed anti-trans school policies, and Republican Bob Good defended the policies by claiming that schools and teachers are “grooming” children to change their gender.
Amtrak sets goal for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
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As part of their vision for the future, Amtrak has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across their network by 2045.
EarthTalk: Is there anything new in food packaging to make it more environmentally friendly?
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Along with food waste, food packaging is a significant source of pollution, generating approximately half of the packaging waste in the United States. In the wake of growing concerns about climate change and food product packaging’s role in it, companies are taking action to make packaging more sustainable.
UVA Football Notebook: ‘Hoos dominate stats, but mistakes almost doom them
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UVA outgained ODU 513-324, outrushed the Monarchs 229-89, had the ball in the red zone seven (!) times, but needed a field goal on the game’s final play to escape with the 16-14 win on Saturday.
Study: COVID-19 pandemic has increased need for mental health services
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Employers are looking for ways to address the mental health needs of workers given the current economic climate. And they are especially interested in addressing mental health needs because of the connection between depression and productivity losses.
Atlantic Flyway brings migratory species to Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Autumn signifies an important time for many wild birds in North America: time for migration.
Lutron Electronics to build manufacturing facility in Virginia, creating 200 jobs
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Pennsylvania-based Lutron Electronics will invest $28.3 million to build a manufacturing facility in Virginia.
