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From ALS to dental floss: Here are the teams competing in STAT Madness 2026

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By Amanda Erickson Verified
| EIN News
A genetic test to diagnose ALS — and predict survival times. A new mechanism that explains how the sleeping brain flushes the waste proteins and toxins that contribute to Alzheimer’s. Dental floss that can track your cortisol levels while you tackle your teeth. These are some of the innovations featured in STAT Madness, our annual bracket-style competition in which readers vote on the most important and impactful biomedical and health research published in the past year.
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7 steps to modernize performance management in PK-12 schools

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By Amanda Erickson Verified
| Bank on Wipfli
Performance management in school districts is more than a compliance requirement — it’s a reflection of a district’s values, culture and commitment to excellence. When done well, it becomes a powerful tool for improving instruction, supporting educators and staff, and advancing student outcomes. Yet many districts rely on outdated systems that focus primarily on annual evaluations and check-the-box compliance. Modern performance management takes a different approach.
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In a rocky D.C. economy, one word stands out: Temporary

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By Amanda Erickson Verified
| The Seattle Times Verified
Elizabeth Glidden knows it could be worse. Although she recently lost her job as a technical program officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development, she quickly found new work — a temporary position at the World Bank on the advice of a friend. Her job comes with a generous hourly rate but no benefits, including parental leave if she and her husband decide to expand their family.
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