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Education

He has a badge and a gun — and he investigates school truancy

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When students miss lots of school without an excuse, it's known as truancy — and in Madison County, Ind., it can lead to a visit from truancy investigator Mitch Carroll.

In one Indiana county, kids who miss school are paid a visit by the truancy officer

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Wednesday

Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?

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Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?

A new study tries to find out what happens when girls in the developing world are on their period. And it's complicated.

Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?

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Friday