Kansas City schools try mastery based progression reform
Kansas City district plans to move 17,000 students into a mastery based system, letting learners advance upon mastering skills rather than aging through grades. Advocates say it reduces discipline problems and boosts engagement, while officials acknowledge the rollout is complex and may take time to gain trust.
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Teens Face Gaps in HIV Testing Despite CDC Guidance
Many doctors still do not routinely test teens for HIV as urged since 2006. CDC data show ages 13 to 29 account for most new infections and many adolescents are unaware of their status. Experts cite lack of awareness, time constraints, and discomfort discussing sexuality as barriers to implementing adolescent testing.
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