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901New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time
Rules also cover decreasing sodium and increasing flexibilty for rules about whole grain foods.
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1.8KWind River Reservation schools lead the way in teaching new social studies standards in Wyoming
The new standards include the “cultural heritage, history and contemporary contributions of American Indians.”
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1.6KUnmet needs: Critics cite failures in health care for vulnerable foster children
For states using specialty-managed care for foster kids, transparency and oversight remain spotty.
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1.3KParenting in America today
A new report highlights the top concerns and struggles of parents across the country.
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1.9KGrandfamilies disproportionately at-risk for food insecurity, advocates say
One in four grandparent-headed households said they have trouble providing food for their families.
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6.5KZen dens, peace rooms, chill-out spaces: How schools and afterschool programs are giving kids space to reflect and regulate
Calming rooms offer young people a safe, quiet space to manage their emotions.
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1.1KChild welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
The AI tool of a Pittsburgh-area agency is the subject of civil rights complaints.
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922Pandemic, culture wars revive ‘school choice’ policy push
Nichole Mason's first concern was transgender students using girls’ bathrooms. Then came COVID regulations.
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1.0KWalking on eggshells: Teachers’ responses to classroom limitations on race- or gender-related topics
A new report summarizes responses of teachers to recent limits placed on their curriculum.
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925Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings
Uvalde families pleaded with new urgency for tougher gun laws after California mass shootings.
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1.3KYouth program founder hurt in shooting ‘has biggest heart’
A shooting killed two teenagers at the Starts Right Here education program.
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1.0KMichigan Gov. Whitmer to call for pre-K for all 4-year-olds
The governor's office said the plan would be implemented over the next four years.
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1.8KQ&A: Monique Couvson on why philanthropy should “cede power” to girls of color
Monique Couvson is the CEO of the philanthropic institution Grantmakers for Girls of Color.
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1.4KNative Americans share trauma of Arizona boarding schools
In Arizona alone, there were 47 federal Indian boarding schools.
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835S.C. committee advances limits to classroom teaching on race
The bill limits teachings on race and allows parents to challenge educational materials.
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2.2KNevada gave away $5 million to children with disabilities in just three days
Families can use the funds for living expenses, medical care, education and more.
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899Schools face pressure to take harder line on discipline
As kids' behavior reaches crisis points after the pandemic, many schools are facing pressure.
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1.2KThe value of unbounded resources and relationships
School and community-based educators agree that resources and relationships are critical to youth success.
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1.4KAnger grows in Virginia city where first-grader shot teacher
Sentiment has percolated into rage from parents and particularly from teachers.
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1.0KLawsuit: Illinois agency wrongfully imprisoned children
The children have missed holidays, birthdays and funerals of loved ones.
