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PNS Daily Newscast - September 20, 2019

A whistleblower complaint against President Trump sets off tug-of-war between Congress and the White House; and students around the world strike today to demand action on climate change.

2020Talks - September 20, 2019. (3 min.)

Climate change is a big issue this election season, and global climate strikes kick off, while UAW labor strikes continue.

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Children aged 6 to 17 years old should do 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily, according to guidelines from the federal government. (skeeze/Pixabay)

Iowa's New PE Standards Promote Lifelong Fitness

Thursday, September 12, 2019

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa schools are introducing new physical education standards this school year that provide teachers with a framework to ...Read More

Nearly 3-in-4 school districts in North Carolina reported between 5% and 15% of their elementary-school students as chronically absent during the 2015-2016 school year. (Adobe Stock).

Report: Positive Messaging Helps Reduce Chronic Student Absence

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — A new survey of more than 1,500 preschool, Head Start, and elementary-school staff and parents finds North Carolina school ...Read More

From 2015-17, 58% of 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds in Montana were not in school. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

MT Kids Start School Year With Fewer Preschool Options

Thursday, August 29, 2019

HELENA, Mont. – School is back in session, but not for many of Montana's preschool-age children this year. After the state Legislature funded ...Read More

“Judy Centers” Work to Help MD Preschoolers Flourish

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

BALTIMORE – More low-income preschoolers in the Baltimore area will be ready when kindergarten starts next week because of their time at what ar ...Read More

North Dakota ranks last in the nation for early education participation rates for three- and four-year-olds. (Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock)

Back to School Approaches – But Not for Some Young North Dakotans

Friday, August 16, 2019

BISMARCK, N.D. – It's almost time for North Dakota kids to go back to school – but some of the state's youngest won't be getting an ...Read More

New Mexico shoppers save about $4 million during the annual tax-free holiday weekend, according to the state's Taxation and Revenue Department. (Pixabay)

Back-to-School Savings Abound During New Mexico Tax-free Weekend

Friday, August 2, 2019

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico's annual sales-tax holiday starts today, which means families can save a little money as they stock up on ...Read More

Currently, only 8% of Wyoming families can afford infant care, according to federal affordability standards. (Pixnio)

Infant Care Not Affordable for Vast Majority of Wyoming Families

Monday, July 29, 2019

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A new Economic Policy Institute report shows how hard it is for Wyoming families to pay for early child care and education for ...Read More

Once again, New Mexico ranks last among states for overall children's well-being, but advocates for children say state lawmakers made some progress this year to help reverse the trend. (savethechildrenactionnetwork.org)

Advocates for NM Families See Chance to Improve Kids' Lives

Monday, June 17, 2019

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico is once again ranked 50th out of the 50 states for child well-being in the 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book, compiled by ...Read More

New Hampshire ranked fourth in education, but 10th in the nation for the number of 3- and<br />4-year-olds not attending school. (YouTube/happygj79)<br />

New Hampshire Tops Nat'l. List for Child Well-being

Monday, June 17, 2019

CONCORD, N.H. -– A new report ranks New Hampshire number one in overall child well-being, but advocates for kids and families say it's no time ...Read More

More than 100 legislators co-sponsored the Fair Share Amendment in the Massachusetts House and Senate this year. (Raise Up Massachusetts)

MA House, Senate Set to Vote on Millionaire's Tax

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

BOSTON - The Massachusetts House and Senate hold a constitutional convention today to vote on what's known as the Millionaire's Tax, or Fair Share ...Read More

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