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Utah has banned four additional books from all public schools, increasing the total number of prohibited titles to 32. The new additions, made late last week, include Life Is Funny by E.R. Frank, The Haters by Jesse Andrews, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, and People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins. This development follows the implementation of House Bill 29 in 2024.
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A 44-year-old paraprofessional at an elementary school in Covington, Louisiana, faces charges of simple battery after allegedly throwing a 6-year-old girl with epilepsy into a chair and pinning her wrists. The incident, captured on classroom video, prompted police to arrest Marsha Ernest last month. The child's parents have removed her from the school and demanded better protections.
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State last month. This follows the earlier freeing of 100 pupils, with officials stating no captives remain. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
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A review of studies shows that most top performers in fields like chess, Olympics, and science did not excel as children. Instead, they often developed their skills gradually through diverse activities. This challenges the idea that early intensive training guarantees long-term success.