University of Missouri researchers recently surveyed 468 teachers and found that 78% have thought about quitting the profession since the 2020 pandemic. And seasoned educators — those with more than 5 years of experience — were more likely to consider leaving than their newer colleagues, according to the study from Mizzou’s College of Education and Human Development. Teachers cited a range of reasons for wanting to quit, including a lack of administrative support, excessive workloads, inadequate compensation and challenging student behaviors. The findings highlight the need for schools and policymakers to better support teachers, helping them stay in the profession and creating better learning environments for students.

A new mathematical model developed at the University of Waterloo can determine a baby’s overall drug exposure when their mother is taking medication. This is the first study to include drug transfer from the umbilical cord and through breastfeeding in determining the baby's total drug levels.

The research team from the School of Pharmacy at Waterloo looked specifically at Levetiracetam. It is a drug commonly prescribed long term for women with epilepsy, yet there was minimal data on the risk of adverse effects on breastfed infants.