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Georgia just made history with the state's largest-ever release of endangered sea turtles
Last week, conservationists and marine biologists marked their largest sea turtle release in Georgia's history, as 33 Kemp's ridley turtles and one green sea turtle were released off of Jekyll Island.
But these turtles aren't native Southerners; in a "remarkable cross-organization collaboration," they were brought from aquariums up north, where they were undergoing rehabilitation for hypothermia-related conditions.
This happens every fall and winter, as hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles — many of which are endangered Kemp's ridley turtles — wash up on the beaches of Cape Cod.
Why is this good news? Not only is it exciting to see a crew of turtles return to their rightful home under the sea (after being cared for by incredible helpers!), but it's also exciting because the Kemp's ridley turtle is the most endangered turtle species in the world — and these kinds of conservation efforts are critical to their survival.
Graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in several U.S. states
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics reveals significant improvements in graduation rates for students with disabilities in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nationwide, the graduation rate for students with disabilities was 71% for the 2019-2020 school year, up from 65% five years prior, during the 2014-2015 school year.
Taking a closer look, the graduation rate gap is shrinking in most states, with Oklahoma, Nevada, Florida, and Louisiana have seen some of the most dramatic improvements between 2014 and 2019.
Still, more progress is desperately needed. In some states, the graduation gap between students with disabilities and the statewide average is as high as 25%.
In Mississippi, where the disparity is greatest, nearly half of students receiving inclusive education don't graduate. Experts and parents say systemic problems contribute, pointing to inadequately trained teachers, low expectations, and a lack of training in skill areas like communication.
Both federal and state policies are at work to continue improving these graduation rates.
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It's so cool to know that even visually impaired folks have a way to experience the solar eclipse today! Such a cool phenomenon.
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