Youth
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
47 days until Election Day, AZ Congressman has message for young voters
New poll results show 80% of likely Arizona voters believe American democracy is under threat. The new survey from the Center for the Future of …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Suicide rates rising among Indiana's diverse communities
By Reyna Revelle for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CO Amendment 80 could prompt private school voucher foothold
Colorado voters will decide whether to change the state's constitution to ensure families have school choice as a fundamental right. Kallie Leyba…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NC voucher bill sparks debate over public school funding, equity
Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New census data show significant drop in NM's child poverty
A new federal report shows anti-poverty policies enacted by New Mexico are making a big difference. This month, the U.S. Census Bureau has released …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New data show massive drop in youth arrests, incarceration
The number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities in California and across the U.S. dropped 75% between 2000 and 2022 - according to a new …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Rural MN families have few options for youth mental healthcare
Gaps in mental health care are a common research topic right now and for Minnesota youth in rural areas, a new report showed their families face big …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Palm Beach County schools tackle post-pandemic chronic absenteeism
Palm Beach County schools are working to curb chronic absenteeism, which has surged since the pandemic. Nearly 39% of Palm Beach County students …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Young Washingtonians spread word on National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and some young people in Washington state are encouraging people in their age group to ensure they're …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Orange glow in Albuquerque night sky lights up Hunger Action Month
New Mexico's Roadrunner Food Bank sent a "glowing" invitation to encourage food and financial contributions during September's Hunger Action Month…
Monday, September 16, 2024
PA tax credit expansion increases support for child, dependent care
Pennsylvania families facing challenges with child and dependent care expenses may now benefit from a significant state tax break. The expansion of …