Children's
Friday, February 14, 2025
Ohio advocates push for inclusive policies during Black History Month
As Black History Month continues, advocacy groups in Ohio are pushing for policies that benefit children from all backgrounds. They emphasize the …
Friday, February 14, 2025
In rural east KY, communities find ways to boost kids early learning
Kentucky's Appalachian counties are expanding efforts to help ensure kids are off to the right start educationally. Research shows attending a high-…
Friday, February 14, 2025
Sponsors needed for TX Dept. of Ag summer feeding programs
The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting sponsor applications for its 2025 Summer Meal Programs. The Summer Food Service Program and the …
Friday, February 14, 2025
Creating adaptive education solutions for kids in rural TN
Education gaps run deep in rural Tennessee, so community leaders there are working to bridge the divide. The challenges include teacher shortages …
Friday, February 14, 2025
GOP budget eyes Medicaid cuts, a significant impact for Native communities
A preliminary federal budget unveiled by Republicans this week includes cuts to Medicaid, which a recent study reveals would disproportionately …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Iowa invests $14 million to expand child care services
Iowa is making $14 million available to take on the critical lack of child care in the state. Many families said both parents want to work and would…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Mississippi communities find local solutions to rural education challenges
In rural Mississippi, where education disparities run deep, community leaders are stepping up to fill the gaps left by limited resources and …
Lawmaker: Dismantling Education Dept. would harm OR schools
After introducing a resolution condemning attempts to defund public education, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., was denied access to the U.S. …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Nebraska reading and math scores fall, mirror national trend
Despite kids being back in the classroom after the COVID pandemic, the latest numbers from the National Assessment of Education Progress aren't …
Bipartisan MO bills seek to limit student cellphone use in schools
If some Missouri lawmakers have their way, cellphone use in schools will be restricted. Supporters of the proposal argued student "phone addiction" …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Report: CT ranks high for degree attainment but lacks opportunity for all
A new report found Connecticut ranks high for undergraduate and graduate degree attainment. The Lumina Foundation's Stronger Nation report noted the …
Report: CA students make modest improvements, but lag after pandemic
California's 5.8 million public school kids have made small gains in 4th grade math and reading since 2022. They're still behind pre-pandemic …