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Doctors, nurses warn of rising risks as childhood vaccine rates decline

Falling childhood vaccination rates across the U.S. are raising concerns about a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, with experts warning that declining immunization coverage is leaving many communities below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. The trend is highlighted by personal accounts from older generations, including infectious disease specialist Dr. Judith Feinberg and school nurse Kate King, who both experienced measles firsthand and are now advocating for vaccines as cases reemerge, including recent outbreaks in Ohio. Health professionals attribute growing hesitancy in part to lingering distrust from the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside misinformation and access barriers, even as most parents still consider vaccines safe. Meanwhile, exemptions for religious or personal reasons have reached their highest levels in years, contributing to increased vulnerability among schoolchildren. Advocacy groups and school nurses are focusing on education and outreach, emphasizing real-life consequences of preventable diseases, while warning that without improved vaccination rates, outbreaks are likely to intensify.

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Chávez legacy in turmoil

The recent sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez have prompted educators across California to urgently revise their lesson plans regarding the labor leader. Teachers, such as Kimberly Young from Culver City High School, are grappling with how to address Chávez's complex legacy in age-appropriate ways. “The regular class plan went out the window,” Young said, as she navigates student reactions to the news. The California Department of Education has advised instructors to focus on the broader farmworker movement rather than Chávez as an individual. Gabriel Gutierrez, chair of the Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies at Cal State Northridge, emphasized the need to confront Chávez's controversial aspects directly. Meanwhile, LA USD officials are set to consider an emergency resolution today that would remove César Chávez’s name from two district campuseshe proposal would affect César Chávez Learning Academies in San Fernando and César Chávez Elementary School in El Sereno, with the renaming process slated for completion by the fall. The measure would also rename César Chávez Day as “Farmworkers Day” to recognize the broader contributions of farm laborers in California.

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Asian teachers face hiring barriers

A February study suggests school hiring practices may be shaping the racial makeup of the U.S. teacher workforce by disadvantaging non-white candidates, especially Asian American applicants. Using data from more than 46,000 applications across districts and charter organizations between 2019 and 2024, researchers found Asian candidates were less likely to advance at every stage and ultimately received offers at about half the rate of other groups. Even after accounting for stronger credentials, including more experience and advanced degrees, disparities persisted. Dan Goldhaber, Director of the Center for Education Data & Research, said: “They look like better candidates on paper,” yet were still less likely to be hired, raising concerns about bias and structural barriers in teacher recruitment.

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Asian teachers face hiring barriers

A February study suggests school hiring practices may be shaping the racial makeup of the U.S. teacher workforce by disadvantaging non-white candidates, especially Asian American applicants. Using data from more than 46,000 applications across districts and charter organizations between 2019 and 2024, researchers found Asian candidates were less likely to advance at every stage and ultimately received offers at about half the rate of other groups. Even after accounting for stronger credentials, including more experience and advanced degrees, disparities persisted. Dan Goldhaber, Director of the Center for Education Data & Research, said: “They look like better candidates on paper,” yet were still less likely to be hired, raising concerns about bias and structural barriers in teacher recruitment.

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