Disrupted: Tropical Storm in Houston, Heat in Philly
Storms and heat waves have disrupted the start of the school year from Texas to the Northeast. Underfunded schools can't keep cool as the planet warms.
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In 1872, measles & smallpox worried school families
From smallpox in 1872 to measles today, vaccines protect more than individuals; they safeguard entire school communities.
Vaccinating schoolchildren: protection or overreach?
Vaccination rates among kindergartners fell during the 2024-25 school year, the CDC noted. One student notes skepticism at his Ariz. campus.
Canadian wildfires threaten Midwestern residents
The many risks of wildfires, even hundreds of miles away from any flames, have come to the Midwest once again. Stay safe.
When you get your wisdom teeth out
Do you know what happens when you get your wisdom teeth out? One Illinois student gives a firsthand account.
Teen vaping in the US hits 10-year low
Most of the drop is due to high school students using fewer fruity, unauthorized e-cigarettes, some of which come from China.
Sunscreen saves lives. Use it.
Despite what you may have heard on TikTok, sunscreen provides great protection against the aging of the skin and skin cancer.