Escaping Domestic Abuse & Frightening Facts About Online Reviews
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Escaping Domestic Abuse A victim of domestic violence, who survived and later thrived with her own successful business, says survivors of domestic abuse should not let the experience define them. Pennie Crockett, author of "Dangerous Love: From Battered to Boss Lady," shares her inspiring story and offers advice to those struggling to escape abusive situations.
Frightening Facts About Online Reviews Those online product reviews--can they be trusted? Brett Hollenbeck, PhD, Assistant Professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, says there are an astounding number of fake reviews on websites...so buyer beware!
Historic Learning Losses in the Aftermath of COVID The pandemic lockdowns greatly affected schools and students, causing learning losses that may take years to overcome. Karyn Lewis is the Director of the Center for School and Student Progress at NWEA, a nonprofit research firm that creates academic assessments for students pre-K to grade 12. She says losses in math were the most severe, but reading was also badly affected. She offers advice for parents who are concerned about their child's learning.