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Studies find that students backslide by around 20% over the summer, and more in lower-income families. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

May 31, 2026

Bring back the ‘1990s summer.’ Moms need it

By ABBY McCLOSKEY Bloomberg Opinion

DALLAS (TNS) — For most moms I know, summer is a mixed bag. It’s not hard to understand why. For...

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