Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🎓 Education
Educators in Kern County say low test scores in math and reading may stem from classroom disruptions, chronic absenteeism, and post-COVID learning gaps; they urge parents to boost support by reading with children (practicing basic math at home) to build stronger skills.
🏥 Health
Anna Marie Frank, founder of Happy Whole You, will speak at TEDx in Italy on Aug.
21 about redefining success with insights from over 20 years in Kern County schools and wellness. She plans to bring back new mindbody ideas to benefit local residents.
Carlos Baldovinos, executive director of The Mission at Kern County, helped build a federal toolkit for addiction treatment among homeless people.
The toolkit was unveiled in San Diego on Aug. 12 and appears on federal agency websites & details best practices for long-term recovery.
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