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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.

TN: Early Childhood Education

Research shows students who do not read over the summer lose two to three months of reading proficiency, but reading four to six books has the potential to stop, mitigate or reverse the
Fostering Early Literacy in Tennessee for a Brighter Future

To help combat learning loss and strengthen early literacy in Tennessee, the Gov.'s Early Literacy Foundation is spearheading efforts to promote …

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The 2023 Kids Count Data Book reports the median pay for child care workers, who typically must hold a range of credentials, was $28,520 per year or $13.71 an hour in 2022. (Cherryandbees/Adobe Stock)
'Kids Count' Data Show Some Improvement for TN Children

The annual Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E Casey Foundation ranked Tennessee 36th among the states for children's well-being. The report found …

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In 2022, Save the Children reached nearly 900,000 children in the United States and distributed more than 5 million meals. (AdobeStock)
Summer Break is Broken for Many Rural Tennessee Kids

An advocacy group is expanding summer learning opportunities for families in the Volunteer State. In Tennessee and across the country, isolation and …

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Food insecurity and child hunger have both skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic across the United States. (Adobe Stock)
Rural TN Sees Surge in Child Hunger

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Child hunger is on the rise across Tennessee, and advocates say in communities far from interstate highways, families are …

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Numerous studies show improved test scores and higher rates of graduation for children who are routinely read to as a child. (Brecken Pool/flickr)
#GetCaughtReading: Weeklong Campaign Encourages Reading for All Ages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Governor's Books from Birth Foundation this week is urging people in Tennessee to take a picture of themselves reading…

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Experts say early-childhood education can improve a child's potential for success in school and in life, in addition to improving socialization skills. (Twenty20)
TN Maintains Gains in Child Well-Being

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee is holding its place nationwide in terms of children's well-being, maintaining the same ranking as last year –…

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Experts recommend at least 15 minutes of reading a day for younger children during the summer. (Reading is Fundamental)
Combatting Learning Loss in Summer: Importance of Reading

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The lazy days of summer are celebrated by Tennessee students and parents, but in between trips to the pool and the inevitable …

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For the last 13 years, the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation has provided age-appropriate books to children born in Tennessee, birth to age five. (Governor's Books from Birth Foundation)
Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Deep in TN Communities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For more than 50 years, the Appalachian Regional Commission has helped to fund economic and community development in …

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Improving access to community support for children and families of incarcerated parents can help lesson the lifelong impact of jail time on generations, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (kconnors/flickr.com)
Behind Bars: 1 in 10 TN Children Has an Incarcerated Parent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - One in 10 children in Tennessee has had an incarcerated parent - equating to 144,000 children facing at least part of their …

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New research says kids who learn new languages will have better job prospects as adults. (Sage Ross/flickr.com)
Bilingual Benefits: Research Shows Advantages for Children

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Here's another reason to teach your kids a second language. Research in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology shows …

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A report by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative recommends states take steps to promote normalcy among children living in foster care. (JoeysPhotos/morguefile.com)
Increased Efforts to Promote Normalcy Among Tennessee's Foster Kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Eight-thousand children in Tennessee are spending the holiday break with their foster families, and recent efforts at the national …

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amily advocates and research emphasizes the importance of parents spending time with their children this Thanksgiving week. Credit: jusbeb/morguefile.com
Study: Time With Children Matters Most

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This Thanksgiving week, advocates for families advise parents to relish time with their children. A new report from the …

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