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Judge Davenport ousted: Middle-aged white woman with blonde bobbed hair wearing white blouse with black judges' robe sits at podium with microphone in front of dark wood bookcases

New bill seeks to remove Tennessee judge who illegally jailed children

Since 2000, Judge Donna Scott Davenport has overseen the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, where the county jailed kids in 48%...

Karren Pittman opinion: Black woman with very short hair sits atdesk speaking into professional microphone wearing blue denim jacket

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The Remix with Karen Pittman: Bringing community educators into classrooms

In his December 3 Q&A with Brian Rinker, Michael Funk discusses California’s historic investment in afterschool and summer programs. Amidst the excitement...

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Q&A: Karen Pittman on her next chapter and how the pandemic opened minds

Karen Pittman has been at the forefront of youth development for nearly 50 years, championing a whole-child approach to learning that goes...

Juvenile detention medicale: White man in white lab coat stansds in dark roon reviewing a large wall lightbox with numerous x-rays on it

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Upcoming study aims to gauge prevalence and impact of traumatic brain injury on juveniles in detention

Traumatic brain injury among juvenile offenders will be assessed as part of a three-year research project that’s slated to enroll the first...

Digital divide virus: Older Black woman leans over shoulder of young black girl sitting at desk looking at laptop screen

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A digital divide haunts schools adapting to virus hurdles

As more families pivot back to remote learning amid quarantines and school closures, reliable, consistent access to devices and home internet remains...

New Mexico child welfare: New Mexico beige state building entrance with white state seal and tree shadows

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New Mexico child welfare agency seeks more funding as lawmakers convene

The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), which oversees child protective services, is asking the state Legislature for a $41.5...

COVID-19 in juvenile facilities: worker with packaged masks for distribution

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As COVID-19 lingers, some juveniles facilities rate better than others in health safety

So far, juvenile facilities — 789 of the 1,510 nationwide are detention centers or long-term secure facilities, the remainder are group homes,...

New Mexico education officials miss transparency deadline: overhead view of New Mexico senate chamber

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New Mexico education officials miss transparency deadline

An initiative aimed at providing greater accountability for public spending on education missed its inaugural deadline. The New Mexico Public Education Department...

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Social workers’ field safety remains concern after killing

Illinois officials are seeking answers after the killing last week of a state child welfare worker during a home visit — the...

digital learning for every child report: young black girl in metal shack learning on laptop

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Digital learning for every child: Closing the gaps for an inclusive and prosperous future

UNICEF researchers provide a brief road-map for how to effectively scale up digital learning around the world.

families separated at border now fear extortion: father hugging his young son tightly at reunification

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Families separated at border now fear extortion attempts

For the 30-year-old Honduran woman, the worst seemed to be over. She's been reunited with her son who, as a 6-year-old, was...

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Photo essay: Former foster youth navigate motherhood

Photo essay: Two young women share stories of their experiences in the foster care system and their lives as young mothers.

Remote Learning: Classroom with no students and several rows of brown desks with red chairs.

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Families despair over post-holiday return to remote learning

Facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Detroit district this week joined a growing number of others in moving classes online after...

New Mexico Educaton Plan: Group of adults in business attire wearing masks stand ina group talking to each other

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Overdue education plan frustrates New Mexico native leaders

New Mexico's plan to address the needs of underserved Indigenous students hasn't been shared with tribal leaders or the public despite promises...

New Mexico Starlink internet: Teen bot walks away from schoolbus at the side of a dirt road.

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Rural New Mexico school buys Starlink internet for students

A school district in northwestern New Mexico is providing high-speed internet to students' families, most of whom are Indigenous, in a $1.2...

COVID Kids Hospitalization Surge: 2 adults with backs to camera sit holding young child while masked adult in medical gown weaing hat and sunglasses takes nasal swab of child in outdoor parking lot.

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Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

Since mid-December, as the highly contagious omicron variant has spread furiously around the country, the hospitalization rate in these youngest children has...

Lauren rush new director of education at Lilly Endowment: brown-haired woman with glasses smiling in office setting

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Lauren Rush appointed program director for education at the Lilly Endowment

Lauren Rush is the new program director for education at the Lilly Endowment. She joins the endowment after about six-and-a-half years at...

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Native American child advocate to speak at Mississippi conference

Sandy White Hawk will speak at the 10th-annual Indian Child Welfare Act Conference. The event will be held on Feb. 16 at...

Omicron Booster: Dark-haired young teen wearing mask holds sign "My Shot" as he receives COVID vaccine from adult wearing mask and long-sleeved navy uniform.

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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots...

Abortion and Adoption: Close-up of smiling young dark-haired woman holding infant in red plaid top with large red bow headband.

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Comments renew debate over adoption as abortion alternative

Clinic operators and other abortion-rights advocates say recent comments from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other abortion opponents perpetuate...