Trump and Jordan’s king meet on Gaza’s future. And, U.S. math and reading scores – NPR
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Jordan’s King Abdullah is set to meet with President Trump today at the White House. The meeting comes after Trump floated a proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt — a plan that’s been rejected by both countries and Palestinians.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II (L) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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Trump last night signed orders for a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum. Unlike the tariffs he imposed during his first term as president, Trump says there will be “no exceptions or exemptions” for any country.
The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The move offers him a potential lifeline as he seeks reelection. Adams was indicted last year, and a trial was scheduled for April. Prosecutors allege he accepted about $100,000 in luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from people connected to the Turkish government in exchange for official acts from City Hall. He has denied any wrongdoing and claimed without evidence that he was targeted for criticizing the Biden administration’s immigration policies. (via Gothamist)
The latest release of the Education Recovery Scorecard, gives a deep-dive into student learning. Allowing researchers a look into student learning in some 8,700 school districts.
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The latest Education Recovery Scorecard, a data-rich deep-dive into student learning, reveals that U.S. students were still nearly half a grade level behind in both math and reading in the spring of 2024, compared with achievement levels before the pandemic. The report comes after the Nation’s Report Card found similar results. Take a look at what’s happening to the nation’s reading and math scores — and what schools can do about it.
Tools for visible mending.
Arounna Khounnoraj, Visible Mending, © BOOKHOU 2023
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A creative sewing technique called “visible mending ” can extend the life of your clothing. It involves noticeable threads, fabrics and decorative techniques. To get started, you only need a few basic sewing skills, thread and scrap materials. Arounna Khounnoraj, author of Visible Mending: A Modern Guide to Darning, Stitching and Patching the Clothes You Love, and other textile artists explain how anyone can try this creative mending style.
A ring of light surrounding the center of NGC 6505,a nearby galaxy is captured by the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope, an example of an Einstein Ring.
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This newsletter was edited by Yvonne Dennis. Brittney Melton contributed.
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