Youth
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
NC higher education combats costs with free tuition
With cost at the forefront of prospective students' minds, higher education institutions in North Carolina are rethinking how to overcome one of the …
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 …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
PA advocate: Defunding Planned Parenthood threatens affordable health care
By Rebekah Sager for the Pennsylvania Independent.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvani…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Easing tough transitions: PA organizations help teens exit foster care
Pennsylvania nonprofits are working with teens in foster care to ensure they have the resources they will need to navigate life once they are out of t…
NM could buck trend of states scaling back sex ed in schools
A coalition of New Mexico groups is supporting a bill this session to require "Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education" for public school students…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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. …
MA boosts high degree attainment rate but students question affordability
Massachusetts remains a national leader in educational degree attainment, according to a new report. The latest data from Lumina Foundation showed 63…
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 …
Colorado tops in nation for residents with education beyond high school
Colorado is number one nationally, tied with Massachusetts, for its percentage of residents who have a credential or degree beyond high school…
Free school meals for all WA students on table this session
Legislation in Olympia would make school meals free for every student. Senate Bill 5352 would ensure every student has access to free breakfast and …
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 …