TX: Early Childhood Education
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
University of Texas El Paso targets teacher shortage
It's estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country don't have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso …
Report: Texas Ranks 44th in Nation for Child Well-Being
Child well-being in Texas is on the ropes, with a new study showing significant declines in third grade reading, eighth grade math proficiency and …
Texas Schools Warn of Teacher Shortage
A teacher shortage is expected in many parts of the country this fall, and Texas is no exception. The Texas chapter of the American Federation of …
New Tool Helps Parents Guide Constantly-Connected Kids
The pandemic caused kids' screen time to soar, some of it spent playing video games and using social media. Now, the National Parent Teachers …
COVID, Lockdowns Cited as Cause for Reduced Childhood Vaccinations
AUSTIN, Texas -- Many of us lost track of days and months during the pandemic, and that may be why some parents skipped their kids' well-child visits …
Texas Ranks Last Among 50 States for Kids With Health Insurance
AUSTIN, Texas -- One million, or 13%, of Texas children went without health insurance in 2019, a significantly higher number than the national …
COVID-19 Increases Number of Texas Children Going Hungry
AUSTIN, Texas -- More than two million children are suffering from food insecurity in Texas, where the rate has increased more than 7% since the …
TX Families Struggle to Keep Ahead of Pandemic Hardships
AUSTIN, Texas -- Congress has passed a new stimulus package that will provide most Texas residents with an extra $600 - but that may not go far for …
Student Parents Juggle Childcare, Studies as School Year Begins
AUSTIN, Texas -- Student parents have some major considerations as the new school year begins. From closed childcare centers, to nationwide computer …
Texas Homeschooling Gets Boost from COVID-19
AUSTIN, Texas -- As the nation grapples with returning kids to school during a pandemic, many Texas parents are switching to homeschooling or at …
Niñas y niños latinos del Texas, los más vulnerables durante el COVID-19
AUSTIN, Texas -- Conforme la pandemia del COVID-19 empeora en los EEUU, la disparidad entre quienes tienen seguro de salud y quienes no es evidente …
Early Childhood Brain Development Gets Boost in Texas
HOUSTON -- Research shows that early brain development gives young Texans a better chance in life. But the programs addressing that are not …