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New head of children's services investigates ‘growing trend’ in home education

NN Journal • 218 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🚌 Education Policy Issues Community Response
  1. More families are choosing to homeschool their kids, with a big increase in the number of children learning at home. This is being noticed especially in the North area, where the rate is one of the highest in the country.
  2. The council is looking into why so many parents are withdrawing their children from schools, especially to see if kids with special needs are affected. They want to understand if families feel their children's needs aren’t being met in traditional schools.
  3. Covid-19 seems to have pushed more parents to consider home education as a safer option for their children. The local children's services are now focusing on addressing this situation.

Sorrow

Situation Normal • 184 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Wildfires Natural Disasters Environmental Issues Climate change Community Response
  1. Los Angeles is facing multiple wildfires, causing significant destruction and uncertainty for many residents. People are worried about their homes and the loss of memories associated with them.
  2. The situation is overwhelming for those living in the area, with constant alerts and the threat of evacuation on their minds. It's hard for them to find peace in such a chaotic environment.
  3. Many people need help due to the fires, and there are charities available that can assist in the recovery process. Supporting these organizations can make a real difference for those affected.

Substackers Against Nazis

Japan Economy Watch • 399 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Content Moderation Community Response
  1. The Substack platform is being criticized for allowing the platforming and monetization of Nazis and white nationalists, which has caused concern among subscribers.
  2. Many prominent Substack writers have left or threatened to leave due to Substack's inability to adequately address the issue of allowing white nationalism on the platform.
  3. Subscribers and publishers are calling on Substack to clarify their stance on platforming Nazis and to reconsider their position on allowing such content to be monetized.
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