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Last Wednesday, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage-for-prisoner release agreement. It will be the first stop in fighting in the Gaza Strip since a November 2023 agreement allowed for the return to Israel of over 100 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
In a new Q&A, Natan Sachs explains the logic behind the deal, the main sticking points, where the agreement leaves Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and other key things to know about the agreement.
Trump’s inaugural address. This is not the time to make bad choices on federal immigration actions, nor is it the time to put the brakes on programs that address racial disparities among America’s youth, argues William H. Frey. “Let’s hope that President-elect Trump’s inaugural address and early actions pay attention to policies that can address these demographic needs that are critical for the nation’s future prosperity,” Frey writes.
Learning from families of children with disabilities. What strategies can help transform education systems to be truly inclusive for learners with disabilities? Richaa Hoysala, Emily Markovich Morris, and co-authors share important findings for families, educators, school leaders, and community organizations.
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