Youth
Monday, May 6, 2024
As some rural states cut higher educatin, Kentucky does the opposite
By Kelly Field for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public New…
Monday, May 6, 2024
Ohio student protestors say their movement is gaining momentum
After hundreds of Ohio students gathered at Kent State University over the weekend to protest the conflict in Gaza, on the 54th anniversary of …
Monday, May 6, 2024
ME promotes youth apprenticeships to build green economy workforce
State officials in Maine are highlighting apprenticeships as a way to earn a living wage and contribute to the state's growing green economy…
Monday, May 6, 2024
Report: Millions disenrolled from CHIP nationwide
As pandemic-era protections were lifted a new report showed the number of children on Medicaid has varied widely between states, with Maryland doing …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism
Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Expert: Practical tools, neuroscience help parents build mentally strong kids
As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Pennsylvania, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive…
MT disability advocates sue to stop school vouchers
Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities have joined the Montana Quality Education Association in a suit to stop a school voucher bill in …
Black girls' safety in schools: Miami-Dade study makes urgent call for change
A new report shows Black girls are enduring disproportionate discipline, sexual harassment and public humiliation from school-based police and …
Pediatricians: Watch for rise of eating disorders in young athletes
Pediatricians are warning about a rise in eating disorders among young athletes. Common eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa are …
MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections
Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen…
NY approves universal FAFSA access for graduating students
New York's 2025 budget creates universal access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. School districts statewide will have the …
ME prepares young people for climate change-related jobs, activism
State officials in Maine are preparing the next generation for climate change-related activism and careers. A new state-run website helps young …