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Museums take this educational role seriously, and many institutions understand the need to sustain and broaden their appeal. “They used to be these big ivory towers of knowledge and history and thought and art,” said Hilary Knight, director of Change& in London and former director of digital at Tate. “Museums themselves are changing their role to be centers for discussion and encounter and to be much more participatory.”

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American teenagers start their school day too early.

Medical experts have been clear for years: sleep cycle changes during puberty make it hard for teenagers to learn in the early morning. Later school start times have been linked to better sleep, improved mental health, stronger academic performance and even safer driving.

Most school district leaders know about this problem and care about fixing it. But changing the schedule can feel operationally impossible.

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Who Is at Risk if College Football is Played This Fall?

Who Is at Risk if College Football is Played This Fall?

The Hill, August 10, 2020

We are now just a few weeks away from when college football is scheduled to begin. After an initial surge of infections to returning athletes in June, the number of new infections has been eerily low, with some schools even reporting none. Is this good news, a lack of testing, or a lack of transparency? 

Jacobson: No Turning Back Once In-Person Education Begins

Jacobson: No Turning Back Once In-Person Education Begins

The Roanoke Times, August 9, 2020

Jacobson is a Founder Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He applies his expertise in risk assessment to evaluate and inform public policy. He served on the Virginia Tech faculty from 1993-1999. What do Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, VCU, and James Madison University all have in common? According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, they are listed to have “primarily in person” education for the fall semester.

Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

New York Daily News, August 7, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci has expressed hints of optimism that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may be available in early 2021. No matter the types of vaccines introduced, or whether one or two doses are required to achieve an acceptable level of protection, the transition to fully immunizing the population, making it available to anyone who wishes to be vaccinated, will be fraught with both practical and ethical considerations.

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Harvard Business Review, August 10, 2020

Covid-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in health care systems across the United States and world. To reduce infectious risk to patients and providers, and conserve critical resources — such as personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and intensive care (ICU) beds — most states in the U.S. enacted a temporary ban on elective surgery from March through May 2020.

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

The Hill, August 8, 2020

The 2020 primary season was unprecedented to say the least. Amid COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the country, states varied in their decisions as to whether or not to send their constituents to vote at the polls. Drastic action was taken at the last minute in some areas, while other areas saw the consequences of their indecision later. Now, as we look toward the general election, it’s essential that states make a decision early considering three types of threats. The best course of action in this pandemic is a combination of mail-in voting with some in-person voting.

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