Tag: family-cohesion
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Refugee kids face learning challenges in early school years
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Even though some older refugee children may do as well in school as their native-born peers, younger immigrants can still face unique learning challenges in elementary school, a research review suggests. Researchers analyzed data from 34 studies of learning problems in 29 different groups of refugee children and found…
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UK govt, junior doctors reach deal after days of strikes
Britain's government and the trade union representing junior doctors have sealed an agreement on resolving a contract dispute that has prompted 10 days of strikes this year, mediators ACAS said Wednesday. “ACAS confirms the agreement… which, subject to a referendum of relevant BMA (British Medical Association trade union) members, forms the basis for a new…
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New Fitbit bands may soon double up as mobile wallets
Fitbit users could soon make payments with a flick of the wrist, as the maker of the simple yet hugely popular fitness bands races to pack in more features in its products. Fitbit Inc said on Wednesday it bought wearable payment technology assets from Silicon Valley startup Coin, which makes devices that use near-field communication…