Education
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT
Colorado families must sign up before the end of April to receive $120 per child to buy food through the new Summer EBT program approved by Congress…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NM program aims to improve kids' reading skills
In the past four years, the way New Mexico children are taught to read has undergone a major shift. Following passage of a state law in 2019…
Monday, April 15, 2024
As KY child care crisis worsens, advocates highlight career pathways
The shrinking supply of child-care workers continues to impact Kentucky, and advocates say helping more people receive a Child Development Associate …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…
NM Research: Sports betting and booze fuel risky behavior
In just six years, the U.S. has pivoted from a complete ban on sports betting to a place where it is legal in most states, and young men could be …
Texas Diversity Council remains steadfast in face of adversity
Since 2004, April has been designated "Celebrate Diversity Month," a time to recognize, understand and honor the differences between people. One …
Creating a supportive classroom for students with ASD
April is Autism Acceptance Month and as rates grow, support organizations in South Dakota hope more children on the spectrum get the tools they need …
Free IRS tool can help Texans file taxes
CLARIFICATION: In last paragraph, it is estimated that 4 million Texans are eligible to use the Direct File program, not that 4 million will actually …
Maryland students to study eclipse’s effect on atmosphere
As solar eclipse spectators are gathering in the path of totality, teams of students from Maryland and around the nation are preparing to launch …
ND lawmaker: Racist taunts in HS sports need to stop
North Dakota high schools are in spring sports mode and there is lingering tension from winter sporting events, where Native American players endured …
Northern NH offers prime viewing of 'life-changing' total solar eclipse
All of New England will experience some form of today's total solar eclipse but northern New Hampshire will offer prime viewing. The sky will darken …
MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts
A coalition of college students and administrators is asking state lawmakers to help fight food insecurity on campus. The group is asking for $2 …