Education
International testing shows the U.S. performing steadily above average in elementary and middle school education, reports the Huffington Post.
The Children’s Defense Fund-New York celebrates five outstanding New York City high school seniors for their varying accomplishments, The Herald reports.
Child Welfare
More concerns are arising over the conditions and computer difficulties a child welfare division faces, reports the Springfield News-Leader.
Juvenile Justice
The Kansas Governor plans to unite the juvenile and adult corrections systems, Kansas City Star reports.
A report shows about 100 boys died at a controversial youth prison in the Florida Panhandle between 1900 and 1970, reports the Arizona Daily Star.