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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

CA: Children's

California's Family Urgent Response System's mandate is to be available to send an emergency care team to any California foster family within one hour. (DimaBerlin/Adobestock)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

CA foster care advocates ask lawmakers to fund in-person response teams

Advocates for foster families are pressing lawmakers to save the Family Urgent Response System from the budget ax. California faces a $37.9 billion …

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A new bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a new grant program, to fund a 24/7 helpline for parents and youths. (Raushan_films/Adobestock)

Monday, March 25, 2024

Bill would fund National Parent & Youth Helpline

The new National Parent & Youth Helpline has already taken 6,700 calls, texts and live chats since its inception in January, and now the U.S…

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American teachers in training trek through Tijuana on their way to visit a school as part of a trip to foster cross-border understanding. (Rick Froehbrodt/SDSU)
Aspiring bilingual teachers cross the border to gain insight

Immigration is a hot-button issue these days, but people studying to become bilingual teachers at one California university are making an effort to …

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Profesores estadounidenses en formación atraviesan Tijuana de camino a una escuela como parte de un viaje para fomentar el entendimiento transfronterizo. (Rick Froehbrodt/SDSU)
Aspirantes a profesores bilingües cruzan la frontera para adquirir conocimientos

La migración es un tema candente estos días, pero las personas que estudian para convertirse en profesores bilingües en una …

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Many school lunch programs are introducing more non-meat, non-dairy meals to normalize a healthier,  more climate-friendly plant-based diet. (CivilEats)
California leads way in low-carbon school meals

By Naoki Nitta for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public Ne…

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Studies indicate that fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third of cavities in baby teeth. (Lucky Business/Adobestock)
For Children's Dental Health Month, expert tips on avoiding cavities

February is Children's Dental Health Month - and experts advise parents to start with the basics right away, even with newborns. Parents should …

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An online presentation for Safer Internet Day today will address topics such as artificial intelligence, media literacy, civility, cyberbullying, respect and the dangers of online predators. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)
On Safer Internet Day, experts offer tips to protect your family

Today is Safer Internet Day, a day to focus on ways to help your family thrive in the digital age. The National Parent Teacher Association and a …

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Parents Anonymous President Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, Congresswoman Judy Chu and board member Joe Gonzalez at the opening of the nonprofit's new headquarters in Pasadena. (Jeremy Pion-Berlin)
Helpline makes strong debut during National Parent Leadership Month

During February, which is National Parent Leadership Month, the nonprofit Parents Anonymous is celebrating the successful launch of the new National …

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La propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador Gavin Newsom asignaría $128,5 mil millones de dólares a la educación K-12, lo que equivale a más de $23,000 por alumno. (Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock)
CA ocupa el puesto 37 en el país en financiación para educación K-12

California ocupa el puesto 37 entre 48 estados en cuanto a gasto en educación desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado, según un nuevo …

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Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal would allocate $128.5 billion dollars to K-12 education, which works out to more than $23,000 per pupil. (Jacob Lund/Adobestock)
CA scores 37th in country for K-12 education funding

California ranks 37th out of 48 states for spending on K-12 education - according to a new report from Rutgers University, the University of Miami…

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Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin leads Parents Anonymous, which has just launched the National Parent and Youth Helpline and website. (Parents Anonymous)
National Parent and Youth Helpline expands with $10M grant

Parents and young people facing an emotional crisis now have a place to turn anytime, day or night - the National Parent and Youth Helpline. The …

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Advocates say programs that help children should be protected during the upcoming negotiations over the state budget. (Weedezign/Adobestock)
2024 Children’s Report Card shows CA behind in many areas

California's children are doing well - the vast majority have health insurance and access to transitional kindergarten - but the state is far behind i…

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