Youth
Monday, February 6, 2023
Survey: Students Want More Diverse, Inclusive Curriculum
While controversy rages on about the College Board's Advanced Placement African American Studies course, Black students in a new survey say they want …
Monday, February 6, 2023
MN Looks to Erase Hunger in Schools
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as the potential benefits as Minnesota lawmakers discuss whether to provide free school meals …
Monday, February 6, 2023
SD Plan to Ban Gender-Affirming Care Stokes Privacy Debate
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth. It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …
Friday, February 3, 2023
Body Positivity Movement Helps Improve Body Image, Alleviate Shame
By Gabes Torres for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service, reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …
PA Senate Bill Proposes Changes to State Constitution
A bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would amend the state Constitution to allow more adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abus…
NV Nonprofit Celebrates 94% Grad Rate for Students in Program
A Nevada nonprofit is celebrating a 94% graduation rate among its high school seniors for the 2021-2022 school year. Tami Hance-Lehr. CEO and state …
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Youth Climate Councils Seek to Influence Local Governments
By Marianne Dhenin for Prism.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Se…
Study: Students Still Struggle with Pandemic Learning Loss
Students are still struggling with learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. A study from the research group NWEA showed 2022 test scores are not …
SD Plan: More Students Could 'Make the Grade' in Career Readiness
Like other states, South Dakota has a program allowing high school students to take courses offered at universities and technical colleges. Now…
Supporting Students Through the Grief Process
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …
Oral Hygienist Highlights Dangers of Dental Disorders in Children
Dental hygienists are trying to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene, noting dental pain is one of the most common reasons for school …