Kevin Korous
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Kevin Korous
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· Jun 3
Opinion: Medicaid is an investment in our children's health and education
Access to healthcare through Medicaid benefits both health and academic achievement. Without it, Utah kids will suffer
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Excited to share my recent op-ed on the importance of Medicaid not only for health, but also for our youth’s education. I urge our decision makers at the federal & local level to see Medicaid beyond its budgetary line justification. www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
#utpol #medicaid
#utpol #medicaid
A new study among African Americans' found that colorectal cancer fears vary by age/gender: younger fear screening, older and men fear death. Providers need tailored approaches addressing procedural anxiety vs. fatalistic fears based on demographics.
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Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.jn...
February 4, 2026 at 1:58 AM
A new study among African Americans' found that colorectal cancer fears vary by age/gender: younger fear screening, older and men fear death. Providers need tailored approaches addressing procedural anxiety vs. fatalistic fears based on demographics.
Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.jn...
Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.jn...
Rather than preventing AI, understand varied fears. A new study across 20 countries shows fears vary by culture, from mismatches between job requirements and AI capabilities. Need culturally sensitive approaches, not Western-centered solutions. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Rather than preventing AI, understand varied fears. A new study across 20 countries shows fears vary by culture, from mismatches between job requirements and AI capabilities. Need culturally sensitive approaches, not Western-centered solutions. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
I’ve couldn’t have summarized this better. This op-ed describes why we should have a more nuanced approach to balancing technology in the classroom & why prohibitions like HB273 are a step in the wrong direction. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
Voices: As a parent and a teacher, I’ve seen how technology helps students. It’s time we stop villainizing it.
“We must stop legislating our classrooms into tech deserts and start treating them as places where students engage with technology thoughtfully, ethically and creatively,” Utah educator Kelli Cannon w...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I’ve couldn’t have summarized this better. This op-ed describes why we should have a more nuanced approach to balancing technology in the classroom & why prohibitions like HB273 are a step in the wrong direction. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
Economic support might influence brain development. A study gave mothers $333 vs $20 monthly. Kids receiving higher cash showed brain patterns linked to better attention & learning. Policymakers should consider how such programs can improve early childhood learning. dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...
The Impact of a Monthly Unconditional Cash Transfer on Child Brain Activity: A 4-Year Follow-up
Early childhood poverty is associated with neurodevelopmental differences, but causal evidence linking income to brain development is sparse. In the present stu
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January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Economic support might influence brain development. A study gave mothers $333 vs $20 monthly. Kids receiving higher cash showed brain patterns linked to better attention & learning. Policymakers should consider how such programs can improve early childhood learning. dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...
Review shows GenAI mimics uniquely human abilities, boosting productivity but threatening workers' sense of competence & autonomy. Authors say organizations must balance AI benefits with psychological risks to protect professional identity.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Review shows GenAI mimics uniquely human abilities, boosting productivity but threatening workers' sense of competence & autonomy. Authors say organizations must balance AI benefits with psychological risks to protect professional identity.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ti...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ti...
Cancer death rates declining, saving nearly 5 million lives since 1991. Colorectal cancer is second leading cause of cancer death in 2026, behind lung and ahead of pancreatic. Proposed federal cuts to research and health insurance threaten progress. doi.org/10.3322/caac...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Cancer death rates declining, saving nearly 5 million lives since 1991. Colorectal cancer is second leading cause of cancer death in 2026, behind lung and ahead of pancreatic. Proposed federal cuts to research and health insurance threaten progress. doi.org/10.3322/caac...
LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and inclusive school policies boost self-worth. Utah's bans on PRIDE flags and DEI programs eliminate supports that research shows benefit student well-being. Policy should consider youth outcomes. doi.org/10.1037/dev0...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:18 PM
LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and inclusive school policies boost self-worth. Utah's bans on PRIDE flags and DEI programs eliminate supports that research shows benefit student well-being. Policy should consider youth outcomes. doi.org/10.1037/dev0...
Study confirms the obvious: kids with consistent routines (ages 3 to 5) have fewer behavior & emotional problems than those whose routines dropped off. Keep daily structures stable. They support development during critical years. doi.org/10.1037/fam0...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Study confirms the obvious: kids with consistent routines (ages 3 to 5) have fewer behavior & emotional problems than those whose routines dropped off. Keep daily structures stable. They support development during critical years. doi.org/10.1037/fam0...
I'm worried about a public school funding crisis: tax cuts, unfunded mandates, enrollment decline create a vicious cycle. Districts lose resources → can't compete for students → lose more funding. We need to break this pattern now before it becomes irreversible for our kids' education.
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I'm worried about a public school funding crisis: tax cuts, unfunded mandates, enrollment decline create a vicious cycle. Districts lose resources → can't compete for students → lose more funding. We need to break this pattern now before it becomes irreversible for our kids' education.
Review: Poverty creates environmental disparities in children's homes, neighborhoods, and schools‚ affecting physical conditions, resources, and social support. Policy must address multi-level structural and social barriers to improve outcomes for underserved kids. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Review: Poverty creates environmental disparities in children's homes, neighborhoods, and schools‚ affecting physical conditions, resources, and social support. Policy must address multi-level structural and social barriers to improve outcomes for underserved kids. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
Filing for Utah seats in the 2026 election ends today. There are winnable seats up for grabs in the Senate, House, and School Boards. Take a bet on yourself to be the next voice for your community! #utpol
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Filing for Utah seats in the 2026 election ends today. There are winnable seats up for grabs in the Senate, House, and School Boards. Take a bet on yourself to be the next voice for your community! #utpol
APA consensus review on health misinformation examined susceptibility factors, spread patterns, and effective interventions. Eight evidence-based recommendations for scientists, policymakers, and health professionals to combat false health claims. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:45 AM
APA consensus review on health misinformation examined susceptibility factors, spread patterns, and effective interventions. Eight evidence-based recommendations for scientists, policymakers, and health professionals to combat false health claims. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
Analysis found that expanding early childhood education reduces reading achievement gaps when underserved children gain access. Implications: Early education expansion must target low-income families, not just increase overall enrollment, to reduce educational inequality. doi.org/10.1186/s405...
Do increasing participation rates in early childhood education narrow the reading achievement gap between high- and low-SES primary school students? - Large-scale Assessments in Education
Large-scale Assessments in Education - Many countries around the world are expanding the enrollment of children in early childhood education (ECE) outside the home to improve school readiness and,...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Analysis found that expanding early childhood education reduces reading achievement gaps when underserved children gain access. Implications: Early education expansion must target low-income families, not just increase overall enrollment, to reduce educational inequality. doi.org/10.1186/s405...
A recent analysis tested whether AI could accurately extract data from studies to speed up literature reviews. 8 models pulled info from 2,179 studies with mixed results—only 12% of variables reached excellent accuracy. AI worked better on context info than statistics. doi.org/10.1037/bul0...
December 31, 2025 at 2:37 AM
A recent analysis tested whether AI could accurately extract data from studies to speed up literature reviews. 8 models pulled info from 2,179 studies with mixed results—only 12% of variables reached excellent accuracy. AI worked better on context info than statistics. doi.org/10.1037/bul0...
A comprehensive analysis found that having background knowledge about a topic helps people understand what they read about it. Teaching content across subjects improves both knowledge & reading skills.
doi.org/10.1037/bul0...
doi.org/10.1037/bul0...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A comprehensive analysis found that having background knowledge about a topic helps people understand what they read about it. Teaching content across subjects improves both knowledge & reading skills.
doi.org/10.1037/bul0...
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Granite School Board suspended their year long study of potential school closures. Don’t underestimate the power of your voice and the strength of your communities.
#graniteschooldistrict #utaheducation #millcreek #yourvoicematters
#graniteschooldistrict #utaheducation #millcreek #yourvoicematters
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Granite School Board suspended their year long study of potential school closures. Don’t underestimate the power of your voice and the strength of your communities.
#graniteschooldistrict #utaheducation #millcreek #yourvoicematters
#graniteschooldistrict #utaheducation #millcreek #yourvoicematters
The issues we face are problems to solve not reasons to quit. Join me in supporting parents of Granite School District by signing this letter:
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October 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The issues we face are problems to solve not reasons to quit. Join me in supporting parents of Granite School District by signing this letter:
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When Bigger Stops Being Better in School Districts
What I learned from the research is that there are more questions than answers & that some of Utah’s largest school districts could potentially better serve students & taxpayers by downsizing.
#utpol #utaheducation
www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
What I learned from the research is that there are more questions than answers & that some of Utah’s largest school districts could potentially better serve students & taxpayers by downsizing.
#utpol #utaheducation
www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
September 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
When Bigger Stops Being Better in School Districts
What I learned from the research is that there are more questions than answers & that some of Utah’s largest school districts could potentially better serve students & taxpayers by downsizing.
#utpol #utaheducation
www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
What I learned from the research is that there are more questions than answers & that some of Utah’s largest school districts could potentially better serve students & taxpayers by downsizing.
#utpol #utaheducation
www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
Reposted by Kevin Korous
BREAKING: Judge Dianna Gibson rejected the Legislature’s request to pause her own directive for lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, saying time is short, but it would be an affront to the will of Utah voters to let the existing maps stay in place for the 2026 election.
‘Irreparably harm’: Utah judge will not pause own ruling in gerrymandering case. But lawmakers get more time to draw maps.
Utah voters are entitled to “a lawful congressional plan” that complies with Proposition 4, Judge Dianna Gibson wrote Tuesday.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
BREAKING: Judge Dianna Gibson rejected the Legislature’s request to pause her own directive for lawmakers to draw new congressional maps, saying time is short, but it would be an affront to the will of Utah voters to let the existing maps stay in place for the 2026 election.
If the #Utah Legislature can shove vouchers, anti-DEI, and anti-union bills down the throats of their constituents within the first couple of weeks of the legislative session, they can figure out how to use some crayons to color in a map in 30 days. #utpol
Utah leaders are scrambling to figure out how to get an approved map ready in time for the 2026 congressional elections after a judge ordered them to redraw the state's current map.
Parties debate how Utah redistricting proceeds; Legislature requests a stay
Utah leaders are scrambling to figure out how to get an approved map ready in time for the 2026 congressional elections after a judge ordered them to redraw the state's current map.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“The Trump administration is moving to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody who arrived in the United States alone”
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Exclusive: Trump administration plans to send hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody back to home country | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is moving to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody who arrived in the United States alone, according to multiple sources familiar with the planning ...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“The Trump administration is moving to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody who arrived in the United States alone”
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Notice how the Utah supermajority says “fuck you” to voters when they pass unconstitutional & unpopular bills & then when they are challenged in court or through ballot initiatives they ask for a “compromise”?
ICYMI, Gov. Cox tells me he disagrees with the redistricting ruling but “will follow whatever the courts decide.” Some powerful lawmakers are floating the idea of a “compromise:” www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
August 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Notice how the Utah supermajority says “fuck you” to voters when they pass unconstitutional & unpopular bills & then when they are challenged in court or through ballot initiatives they ask for a “compromise”?
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Trump is out here with our f*cking national guard catching jaywalkers meanwhile two children are dead, ages 8 and 10, after a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School during a morning Mass on the south side of
August 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Trump is out here with our f*cking national guard catching jaywalkers meanwhile two children are dead, ages 8 and 10, after a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School during a morning Mass on the south side of
I love that some #Utah Republicans are losing their mind right now 😊
Funny how they are afraid of merit-based performance and competition 🤷
Funny how they are afraid of merit-based performance and competition 🤷
Judge Dianna Gibson is facing Republican backlash — including an insinuation she could be removed from the bench — for ruling the Legislature unconstitutionally overrode a citizen-led ballot initiative.
Utah judge faces GOP backlash after ordering Legislature to redraw congressional maps
Judge Dianna Gibson is facing Republican backlash — including an insinuation she could be removed from the bench — for ruling the Legislature unconstitutionally overrode a citizen-led ballot initiative.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I love that some #Utah Republicans are losing their mind right now 😊
Funny how they are afraid of merit-based performance and competition 🤷
Funny how they are afraid of merit-based performance and competition 🤷
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BREAKING NEWS: A judge has THROWN OUT Utah's congressional maps in the League of Women Voter and Mormon Women for Ethical Government's gerrymandering lawsuit against the Utah legislature: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
Judge makes ruling in gerrymandering lawsuit over Utah's redistricting
A judge has issued a ruling in a lawsuit accusing the Utah state legislature of illegally gerrymandering congressional districts to benefit Republicans.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
BREAKING NEWS: A judge has THROWN OUT Utah's congressional maps in the League of Women Voter and Mormon Women for Ethical Government's gerrymandering lawsuit against the Utah legislature: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah