TX: Youth
Thursday, April 18, 2024
New study shows health disparities cost TX billions of dollars
Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
TX leaders work to improve job opportunities for rural students
Work is being done in rural areas across Texas to make sure students are prepared for the workforce even if they intend to stay put after graduation…
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 …
The TX college conundrum: Long-term vs. short-term rewards
Texas is making progress in the percentage of individuals who complete higher levels of education, but still lags behind the national average…
Estancamiento en financiación estatal deja a escuelas públicas en ‘la cuerda floja’
Las escuelas públicas de Texas ocupan el puesto 41 en financiación por estudiante, y es posible que eso no mejore en el corto plazo…
Stagnant state funding leaves Texas public schools reeling
Texas public schools rank 41st in per-student funding, and that may not improve anytime soon. A large education funding package failed in the …
Dentists: Good oral hygiene, heathy diet prevent most tooth decay
Like the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," good dental habits developed by children early in life can keep cavities at bay and prevent …
PTA urges parents, caregivers to participate in 'Safer Internet Day'
Most adults know it is dangerous to provide personal information online but children may not, and today's "Safer Internet Day" is meant to raise …
Making math matter to America's high school students
Of all the classes taught in school, many students say math is the hardest and their least favorite subject, but many jobs require math and experts …
Americans are getting billions in student loan debt canceled
Public service is its own reward for many -- but as tuition costs soar, it is also an effective tool to reduce college loans. The Public Service …
TX students learn basics in construction trade to fill future jobs
America's construction industry needs more workers, and a labor union has a program to encourage high school students to make it their future career…
Medicaid’s 'unwinding' takes heavy toll on Texas children
More American children had health insurance during the pandemic than ever before. But now, as states are required to re-enroll those eligible for …