Children's
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Traumatized Iowa kids commit more gun crimes as adults
New research by social scientists showed children who suffer traumatic experiences growing up are more likely to use firearms defensively as adults…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
KY lawmakers propose alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for parents convicted of nonviolent offenses. Most of the …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
TX teachers prepare to protect immigrant students
School districts across Texas are grappling with ways to keep migrant children safe and engaged in class now that the Trump administration has made it…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Advocates push for GA student protections amid possible immigration raids
A nationwide immigration crackdown is raising concerns in Georgia classrooms as families navigate new enforcement policies. With the Trump …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Educators, Ohio leaders react to new ICE rules
A new federal policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into public schools has sparked concerns nationwide, including here in Ohio…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
IL schools urged to push back against new immigration policies
As Illinois parents and children continue to be on high alert amid fears of school immigration raids, school officials are publicly advocating for …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again
Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
OR schools, advocates react to possible ICE raids
Oregon's largest school district has affirmed it will continue to enforce Oregon's sanctuary laws by not providing information to Immigration and Cust…
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Addressing Alaska's 'staggering' mental health care crisis
Advocacy groups said the country needs a better national system for responding to mental health emergencies. In Alaska, the absence of services for …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Georgia’s school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps
Georgia faces a growing mental health crisis among children, with schools on the front lines. Georgia schools received millions in grants last year …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
AL lawmakers urged to prioritize children's health, safety
As Alabama's legislative session kicks off, one advocacy group is calling for urgent action to protect children's health and safety. VOICES for …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
$450 million available to feed Texas kids this summer
The final deadline is approaching for members of the Texas Legislature to decide on participating in the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery …