Clean water advocates in Maine are applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's new rule on lead pipe removals but warned drinking water in school…

In Ohio, the effects of domestic violence continue to devastate families. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network released its ninth annual fatality …

Many Massachusetts educators are denouncing the growing chorus of anti-immigrant rhetoric this election season. They cited an uptick in reports of …

By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…

The City of Longview, in east Texas, will use a $1.3 million federal grant to make upgrades to one of its largest parks. Teague Park sits in the …

About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …

September has been National Kinship Care Month, and more than 80% of Kentucky kinship families say they need help with groceries, followed by …

A 2,000-mile bus trip has not deterred representatives from Southwest tribes from traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to support expansion of …

A new report sheds light on the state of women's health in Ohio, with growing concerns about maternal care and postpartum mental health. As …

Colorado voters will decide whether to change the state's constitution to ensure families have school choice as a fundamental right. Kallie Leyba…

Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…

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 …

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 …

Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …

Average teacher pay increased in 2023, but a new study shows it still lags far behind that of other college graduates. Average weekly wages for …

Pennsylvania families facing challenges with child and dependent care expenses may now benefit from a significant state tax break. The expansion of …

During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …

More Maine households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new census data. More than 80,000 Mainers, or roughly 6% of the …

Nonprofits across Texas are coming together to address disparities in health care for the Latinx community. A report by the Commonwealth Fund shows …

Mental health experts have released a checklist for parents of students headed back to school in Montana. Research shows kids who need services are …

In Ohio, the upcoming elections could have a significant effect on public education. Educators are urging voters to consider how the candidates' …

West Virginia lawmakers will convene for a Special Session on Sept. 30, with the state's child care crisis, proposed income tax cuts and supplemental …

A national program to connect children and families with the outdoors is at risk of ending without help from Congress. The Every Kid Outdoors …

A program in Georgetown, in Williamson County, is working to improve health outcomes for low-income residents by helping them gain access to …