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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CA: Education

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Nonprofit works to improve Latino graduation rates in CA

Latinos make up 40% of California's population and more than 56% of K-12 public school students. However, Latino high school graduation rates are …

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El Parent Institute for Quality Education ofrece un programa de <<formación para formadores>> que capacita a las familias que han pasado por el programa de participación de los padres para facilitar el programa a otros. (Africa Studio/Adobe Stock)<br />
Organización trabaja para mejorar tasas de graduación de latinos en CA

Los latinos representan el 40% de la población de California, pero más del 56% de los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas desde …

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A job retraining program from Merit America hopes to help an additional 2,000 people transition from low-wage work into technology careers as it expands its efforts in the Bay Area. (Merit America)<br />
As CA workers seek higher wages, a program seeks to help them move up

Unions representing fast food workers are asking the state's new Fast Food Council to support a 70-cent-per-hour boost in the minimum wage at its next…

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten called on members to defend democracy, voting rights and public education in the run-up to the presidential election this November. (AFT)
Politics take center stage at national convention for educators

After a historic weekend, politics turned out to be the major topic Monday at the national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members…

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La Presidenta de la Federación Americana de Profesores, Randi Weingarten, hizo un llamado a sus miembros para que defiendan la democracia, , los derechos al voto y la educación pública en el período previo a las elecciones presidenciales de noviembre. (AFT)<br /><br /><br />
La política ocupa un lugar central en la Convención Nacional de Educadores

Tras un fin de semana histórico, la política se convirtió en el tema principal de una reunión nacional que comenzó el lunes …

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Finn Does (center), summit co-chair, and other youth participants at the 2023 Bay Area Youth Climate Summit in San Francisco. (Finn Does)<br />
'Composting' our emotions: How climate action cultivates well-being

By Elizabeth Hewitt for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism …

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Save the Children's mobile units deliver books and other educational resources to rural low-income communities in 11 states, including California. (Save the Children)
Mobile units aim to 'Make Summer Fair' for rural low-income kids

Mobile units are rolling out in rural California communities this summer to help keep kids engaged and combat learning loss. The nonprofit Save the …

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Merit America's goal is to drive $1 billion in wage gains by 2025, by retraining low-wage workers for better-paying jobs in the tech sector. (BullRun/Adobe Stock)
CA tech job-training program expands with $15 million grant

Help is available for people looking to break out of a low-wage, "go-nowhere" job because the nonprofit Merit America is expanding its training …

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California's child poverty rate is on track to increase, as federal pandemic-era supports come to an end. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
California ranks in bottom third of all states for kids’ well-being

California ranks 35th for overall child well-being, according to the 2024 2024 Kids Count Data Book released today. Researchers from the Annie E…

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Union workers spent Wednesday lobbying California lawmakers to pass bills to protect labor during the transition away from fossil fuels. (Brooke Anderson)<br />
Union coalition calls for CA worker climate bill of rights

Dozens of union members rallied Wednesday in Sacramento, calling on lawmakers to pass a set of bills called the California Worker Climate Bill of …

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Students at High Tech High in San Diego were asked to surrender their cellphones each day at school last session, and were surveyed on the changes they noticed throughout the year. (Edrick Macalaguim/High Tech High)
Banning cellphones at school brings positive changes for students

Separating high school students from their cellphones might be seen as a daunting task but one California school said having students stash them durin…

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The U.S. teaching workforce remains primarily white while the percentage of Black teachers has declined. However, the percentage of Asian and Latinx teachers is rising.(WavebreakMediaMicro/Adobestock)
Educators sound alarm about teacher shortage

Education advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for programs to combat the teacher shortage. Around 37% of schools nationwide …

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