Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress | The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

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Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress

• Teaching today means far more than covering math problems and reading lists. It’s managing the ripple effects of the pandemic, lingering academic delays, and the daily pressures kids bring with them. Alongside the frustrations are signs of progress, as schools adapt with new resources and evolving approaches. In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year.

The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

• For millions of older Americans, the dream of aging in place is colliding with the reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing. Retrofitting homes is often out of reach financially, downsizing isn’t the easy fix it appears to be, and without these changes, independence and safety become harder to hold onto in later life. We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on.

Viewpoints Explained: Why Are So Few Women In This Industry?

• Just 12 percent of police officers are women and only 3 percent are in leadership positions in America. We cover one initiative that’s focused on driving more women into this public-facing sector.

Culture Crash: The Magic Of Film: Why 70mm Screenings Outshine Digital

• While digital dominates the box office and on streaming platforms, the texture and scale of 70mm film screenings continue to drive movie lovers to the theater. We cover this art form and why we’re a fan.

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