“Payam Method” hits the right note with piano students, making music education fun and accessible for kids

Payam Khastkhodaei thought it was the biggest achievement in the world when he placed second in a state-level piano competition. Then his students started sweeping competitions across the United States.  The 32-year-old son of Iranian immigrants has come up with a new method of teaching that has students loving their piano lessons and performing at … Read more

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, a growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. “States are stepping in to protect their communities proactively,” said Dr. David Higgins, a practicing pediatrician in Aurora, Colorado, and vice president of the … Read more