{"id":1080,"date":"2024-08-29T17:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T17:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/?page_id=1080"},"modified":"2024-12-20T15:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T15:23:19","slug":"resources-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/resources-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources \/ Reports and Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Featured<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Interim Legislative Reports<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Defining-First-Generation-Status.pdf\">Definining First Generation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legislative-Interim-Handout-High-Rocks.pdf\">Legislative Interim Handout High Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SMB-Shot-Detection-Deck-3-002.pdf\">SMB Shot Detection Deck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">WVSSWA Legislative Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-Public-Charter-School-LOCEA-Report.pdf\">2024 Public Charter School LOCEA Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pro-Charter-School-Board-Presentation.pdf\">Pro Charter School Board Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PSSP-Presentation.pdf\">PSSP Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Reports <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used among U.S. teens; some say they\u2019re on these sites almost constantly<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>By <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/staff\/michelle-faverio\/\"><strong>Michelle Faverio<\/strong><\/a> <strong>and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/staff\/olivia-sidoti\/\"><strong>Olivia Sidoti<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pew Study relating to teen social media and technology usage<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2024\/12\/12\/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024\/\">https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2024\/12\/12\/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>The West Virginia Department of Education Announces 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wvde.us\/the-west-virginia-department-of-education-announces-21st-century-community-learning-centers-grant-awards\/\">https:\/\/wvde.us\/the-west-virginia-department-of-education-announces-21st-century-community-learning-centers-grant-awards\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><br \/>\nWest Virginia Department of Human Services Completes First In-Depth Homelessness Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dhhr.wv.gov\/News\/2024\/Pages\/West-Virginia-Department-of-Human-Services-Completes-First-In-Depth-Homelessness-Study.aspx#:~:text=The%20West%20Virginia%20Department%20of,experiencing%20homelessness%20in%20West%20Virginia\">https:\/\/dhhr.wv.gov\/News\/2024\/Pages\/West-Virginia-Department-of-Human-Services-Completes-First-In-Depth-Homelessness-Study.aspx#:~:text=The%20West%20Virginia%20Department%20of,experiencing%20homelessness%20in%20West%20Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Research<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>What are the fastest-growing professions in America?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing occupation in the country; the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects open roles for the job could grow 60% by 2033.<\/p>\n<p>Updated November 8, 2024\u00a0by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usafacts.org\/editorial-guidelines\/\">USAFacts team<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/emp\/tables\/fastest-growing-occupations.htm\">Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)<\/a>, wind turbine service technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and nurse practitioner roles are expected to have the highest rate of growth by 2033.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usafacts.org\/articles\/what-are-the-fastest-growing-professions-in-america\/\">https:\/\/usafacts.org\/articles\/what-are-the-fastest-growing-professions-in-america\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also see:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Top 50 employers for high school graduates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanopportunityindex.org\/insights\/3?utm_source=join1440&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_placement=newsletter\">https:\/\/www.americanopportunityindex.org\/insights\/3?utm_source=join1440&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_placement=newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking\u2014Yes, Even You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn\u2019t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/everyone-is-capable-of-mathematical-thinking-yes-even-you\/\">https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/everyone-is-capable-of-mathematical-thinking-yes-even-you\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Forecasting is both art and science, reliant on both rigor and luck\u2014but you can develop a mindset that anticipates and plans ahead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OyYpmAg3g0w&amp;t=2s\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OyYpmAg3g0w&amp;t=2s<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here&#8217;s how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/team\/megan-cerullo\/\"><strong>Megan Cerullo<\/strong><\/a><strong> \/ <\/strong>Edited By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/team\/alain-sherter\/\"><strong>Alain Sherter<\/strong><\/a><strong> \/<\/strong>November 5, 2024 \/ 5:26 PM EST\u00a0\/ CBS News<\/p>\n<p>It is a marker of the challenges of getting on the property train in the U.S. these days: The typical homebuyer today is older than ever, as well as wealthier, new data shows.<\/p>\n<p>The average age of homebuyers in 2024 was 56, a record high, according to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-11\/2024-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers-highlights-11-04-2024_2.pdf\">report<\/a>\u00a0from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), highlighting the impact of soaring housing prices and elevated mortgage rates. That&#8217;s up from 49-years-old last year, the trade group found.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/buying-a-house-first-time-homebuyer\/\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/buying-a-house-first-time-homebuyer\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>New study finds stark differences in dementia diagnosis rates across US<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1083\" src=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/map.jpg 500w, https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/map-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO\/Stocksy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according to a new study.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In addition to geographic inequities, certain populations tend to be underdiagnosed, including Black and Hispanic individuals, and people aged 66-74.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The problem is likely the result of a combination of complex overlapping factors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/new-study-finds-stark-differences-in-dementia-diagnosis-rates-across-us\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/new-study-finds-stark-differences-in-dementia-diagnosis-rates-across-us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also refer to: <strong>Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds \/ https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/08\/26\/health\/dementia-zip-code-wellness\/index.html<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it\u2019s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knowablemagazine.org\/content\/article\/health-disease\/2024\/type-2-diabetes-children\">https:\/\/knowablemagazine.org\/content\/article\/health-disease\/2024\/type-2-diabetes-children<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequent Childhood Relocations Linked to Higher Depression Rates in Later Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>When a child moves, they\u2019re not just leaving behind a house; they\u2019re leaving behind a whole ecosystem of social connections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goodmenproject.com\/featured-content\/frequent-childhood-relocations-linked-to-higher-depression-rates-in-later-life\/?mc_cid=9f341070bc&amp;mc_eid=172bbf9c77#google_vignette\">https:\/\/goodmenproject.com\/featured-content\/frequent-childhood-relocations-linked-to-higher-depression-rates-in-later-life\/?mc_cid=9f341070bc&amp;mc_eid=172bbf9c77#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Should you get a PhD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@jpolak\/should-you-get-a-phd-4806663cf380\">https:\/\/medium.com\/@jpolak\/should-you-get-a-phd-4806663cf380<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtrf.com\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-ranks-among-top-states-for-teen-tobacco-use-ranks-1-for-e-cigarette-usage\/\">https:\/\/www.wtrf.com\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-ranks-among-top-states-for-teen-tobacco-use-ranks-1-for-e-cigarette-usage\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Interim Legislative Reports Definining First Generation Status Legislative Interim Handout High Rocks SMB Shot Detection Deck WVSSWA Legislative Presentation 2024 Public Charter School LOCEA Report Pro Charter School Board Presentation PSSP Presentation Reports Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024 YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used among U.S. teens; some say they&rsquo;re on &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/resources-research\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Resources \/ Reports and Research&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1080","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1080"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1328,"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1080\/revisions\/1328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chopwoodcarrywaterllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}