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EXCLUSIVE: A High Schooler Graduated with a 3.4 GPA. He Couldn’t Even Read.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1711 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🚌 Education Policy Reform Legal Assessment Access
  1. A high school student graduated with a 3.4 GPA but couldn't read or spell his own name. This raises concerns about the education system's effectiveness.
  2. The student is suing his school district, claiming they didn't provide him with the education he needed, which is required by law.
  3. A federal appeals court agreed with the student, saying his lack of education caused him serious harm and that he was capable of learning to read.

Universal Primary Care: The Antidote to Health Reform Paralysis?

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 559 implied HN points • 24 Sep 24
🏥 Health Politics Health care Public Policy Insurance Access Costs
  1. Universal primary care is important because everyone needs it, even healthy people. It helps with routine illnesses and preventive care.
  2. Primary care is cost-effective, making up a small part of total healthcare spending but providing great health benefits. Investing in primary care can save money in the long run.
  3. Starting with universal primary care could be a smart first step toward broader healthcare reform. It might gain more political support and lead to better health outcomes for everyone.

What does 'equity' mean?

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 140 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🚌 Education Equity Learning Teaching Curriculum Access
  1. Schools may prevent advanced students from excelling in their subjects because it is deemed unfair to those who are struggling. This can limit the potential of talented students.
  2. The concept of 'equity' can sometimes be used to excuse practices that are not truly fair or effective. Instead, it can lead to a situation where everyone is held back instead of finding ways to help those who need support.
  3. In professional settings, like medical interviews, virtual options are defended as equitable, but this can make the process less serious and impersonal. The focus should be on genuine fairness instead of just using equity as an excuse.

Nice story in the new College Access Rankings

Science Forever • 338 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🚌 Education Access Diversity Admissions Standardized tests
  1. Washington University in St. Louis made impressive strides in increasing economic and racial diversity through strategic financial aid policies and initiatives.
  2. Efforts to attract low-income, Black, and Hispanic students did not compromise academic standards, challenging stereotypes about test scores and student demographics.
  3. Progressive financial aid policies, like need-blind admissions and a no-loan policy, have significantly improved access to quality education, setting a positive example for other institutions.

Come say hi 👋 in my new chat, just for paid subscribers!

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🚌 Education Community Conversations Access
  1. Dr. Lucy McBride has introduced a new chat space for paid subscribers where they can engage with her and each other in a private setting.
  2. The chat community offers a space free from advertisements and algorithms, allowing for genuine connections and idea sharing.
  3. To access the full content and participate in the chat, individuals can start a 7-day free trial of the Are You Okay? subscription.
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Vol. 1, Issue 12 - Interview with Danior Snyder

Johto Times • 199 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming Disability Access Interviews Community
  1. The newsletter is changing to include featured content directly in emails. This way, subscribers can see more without clicking to another link.
  2. Danior Snyder, a Pokémon fan with a rare eye condition, shares his challenges accessing games. This highlights the need for better accessibility in gaming.
  3. Danior suggests that companies like Nintendo should add text-to-speech features and sound cues to help those with vision impairments enjoy games more easily.

The Pro-Life Should Play a Different Game

Cremieux Recueil • 157 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Fertility Access Impact
  1. In Russia, efforts to reduce abortion rates were more successful due to changes in contraception usage than government policies.
  2. Trivial inconveniences, like needing approval or counseling for abortions, can actually reduce abortion rates.
  3. Supply-side abortion restrictions, like clinic regulations, can significantly limit access to abortions and lead to behavioral changes in people seeking abortions.

The Three Tenets for AI Security and How to Audit Activity Logs

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Data Access
  1. AI security involves three main tenets: secure code, secure data, and secure access. It is crucial for security professionals to ensure AI systems are designed, developed, and maintained following these principles.
  2. To achieve secure code, monitor and update AI systems regularly, validate and verify their performance, and adhere to secure development practices and tools.
  3. When auditing activity logs, focus on detecting cyberthreats, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and optimizing performance. It involves collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting on the activities within the AI system.

Americans (with insurance) can't afford their medical care. They're turning to GoFundMe.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 179 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Insurance Costs Policy Access
  1. Many Americans, even those with health insurance, are struggling to pay medical bills due to high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. This has led some to seek help through platforms like GoFundMe.
  2. People with chronic conditions, like cancer, are especially at risk of financial troubles. Even after meeting their deductible, they often face new costs each year, making it difficult to afford necessary care.
  3. The issue of high medical costs can affect anyone, as most people will have a chronic condition at some point in their lives. It's a growing crisis that impacts both health and finances.

Must-read for US employers and lawmakers: 43% of working adults are functionally uninsured

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 99 implied HN points • 05 Oct 22
🏥 Health Politics Insurance Access Costs Legislation Public Health
  1. 43% of working adults in the US have inadequate health insurance, making them functionally uninsured. This is a significant concern for many families.
  2. Costs are a big problem; 46% of people delayed or skipped medical care because they couldn't afford it, and many struggle with medical bills.
  3. Low-income individuals and people of color are more likely to be underinsured, facing bigger gaps in coverage and high out-of-pocket costs.

Must Learn AI Security Epilogue: Securing AI is a Three-Pronged Approach

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Code Data Access
  1. Securing AI involves three main aspects: secure code, secure data, and secure access. It is crucial to ensure that AI systems are free of errors, vulnerabilities, and malicious components.
  2. Developers and users should follow practices like code review, testing, data encryption, and authentication to mitigate threats such as code injections, data poisoning, unauthorized access, and denial of service.
  3. The shared responsibility model defines security tasks handled by AI providers and users. It is important to understand the responsibility distribution between the provider and the user based on the type of AI deployment, such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS.

Interested in health care? This is what I'm reading this week.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 79 implied HN points • 03 Jun 22
🏥 Health Politics Health care Legislation Mental health Insurance Access
  1. Senator Manchin is discussing a new version of the Build Back Better bill, which could cap Medicare drug costs for seniors. This change could help many older Americans save money on their medications.
  2. The Senate is also considering a telehealth 'Bill of Rights' to make mental health services easier to access. It’s important because many people struggle to get the mental health care they need due to insurance barriers.
  3. There's a trend of insurance companies providing care themselves, called 'pay-viders.' This can lead to higher profits for these companies, but it also raises questions about whether it helps patients receive better care.

Access the actual iCloud photo files on your Mac

Cosmos • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Storage Access Photos
  1. You can access the original photo and video files from iCloud on your Mac by updating the settings in your Photos app.
  2. Downloading originals to your Mac may take time and will consume storage space on your computer.
  3. To access specific photo and video files, navigate through directories under the Pictures folder in Finder on your Mac.

One of the Biggest Stories in Golf Happened this Month and Nobody Noticed

Wigs on the Green • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🎾 Sports Golf Culture Journalism Access Discrimination
  1. Pine Valley Golf Club settled a discrimination lawsuit with New Jersey regarding violations of civil rights laws.
  2. Major golf publications like Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have been largely silent on the controversy.
  3. The issue highlights the problems of access journalism, lack of criticism towards exclusive clubs, and the impact on golf culture.