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Writing skills are getting more attention in school

Writing instruction in U.S. schools is receiving increased focus as experts identify widespread deficiencies in student writing skills and districts adopt science-based teaching methods to improve outcomes.

Paying vendors for student results

School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracting, where vendor payments depend on student results. A new evaluation shows mixed results, with some tutoring and educational software programs producing measurable academic gains.

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Brewers beat the Reds 6-5 to complete a 3-game sweep

Brewers beat the Reds 6-5 to complete a 3-game sweep

CINCINNATI -- William Contreras and Jake Bauers hit back-to-back homers in the third inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Milwaukee improved to a season-high 20 games over .500 at 49-29. The...

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In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes

By AFP and APPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, shutting the country’s main airport and sending residents fleeing into the streets,...

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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporters3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her...

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A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea

A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea

The Black Sea sits at the boundary between Europe and Asia and connects to the Mediterranean Sea via a chain of waterways. Its surface often appears dark, but each spring and summer it transforms into a striking expanse of swirling turquoise. The OCI (Ocean Color...

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