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As Philadelphia weighs school closings, advocates ask: Does shuttering a school impact neighborhood violence?

At the center of much of Philadelphia’s gun violence is disinvestment in neighborhoods. That includes the closing of schools.
Time

The Pandemic Turns 5. We Are Still Not Prepared for the Next One

A mask lies on a sidewalk. It’s hard to believe it's been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, the disease has killed more than 1.2 million Americans—more than in any other ...
Phys.org

Internet use during pandemic illuminates urban–rural digital divide

There has long been an urban–rural digital divide, and the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on this divide as internet access became crucial. Schools shifted instruction online; workers were asked ...