FL: Youth
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 …
Report highlights decline in youth incarceration but challenges remain
A new report revealed while the United States has made significant progress in reducing youth incarceration rates, troubling disparities still exist…
New mental-health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …
Free summer camps boost career goals for underserved youth
A series of free summer camps focused on STEM and other career paths seeks to boost the career goals of youth in the agricultural community of Immokal…
Kids Count report: Florida maintains in education, ranks 30th in child well-being
Florida is ranked 30th in the 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report ranks states on the overall condition …
Delay in Florida Medicaid trial raises stakes for hundreds of thousands
Florida's trial on Medicaid eligibility, resulting in 1.8 million people losing coverage, has been indefinitely postponed because the judge …
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 …
A Florida family's inspiring adoption journey
As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio…
Expert tips to prevent cavities for Children's Dental Health Month
Beyond celebrating Valentine's Day, February is Children's Dental Health Month - which serves as a reminder to prioritize oral health habits that can …
'Safer Internet Day' offers free resources to parents, children
As Florida lawmakers advance bills to restrict children's access to social media, today's Safer internet Day is a global campaign to raise awareness …
Why is sociology on the chopping block in Florida?
Another controversial move in Florida's education system is a proposal to drop sociology, the study of social life and the causes and consequences of …
¿Por qué la sociología está en peligro en Florida?
Otra medida controvertida en el sistema educativo de Florida es una propuesta para eliminar la sociología, el estudio de la vida social y las …