Youth Today
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1.6KMAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research
A growing body of research links ultraprocessed foods with many negative health outcomes.
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1.6K‘She’ll fall through the cracks’: Parents of kids with disabilities brace for new reality
The potential Medicaid cuts could both unravel a child’s well-being and their family’s finances.
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1.2KSome NY schools turn to virtual learning as Trump deportation fears keep immigrant students home
NYC schools already have virtual classes available. Will this option help fearful immigrant students?
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3.4KHead Start gets a reprieve from Trump budget cuts, but the fight isn’t over
Head Start staff and advocates launched a nationwide campaign to save the program.
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1.8KAfter immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education
The legal status and visas of more than 250 international students were abruptly revoked.
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1.7KAn agency tasked with protecting immigrant children is becoming an enforcement arm, current and former staffers say
ORR's mission to focus on the welfare of immigrant children appears to be changing.
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2.2KThe gender gap in math is back. The pandemic isn’t the only reason.
A math gender gap favoring boys has reappeared following the return to in-person school.
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2.0KQ&A: Equipping kinship caregivers for success
What strategies, support and trainings can help kinship caregivers become more effective?
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1.3KIn some states, colleges face a double dose of DOGE
Colleges are cutting costs and programs to stay ahead of DOGE and state requirements.
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1.7KDespite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue
An ancient legal principle is key in lawsuits seeking to reduce climate change effects.
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1.4KWhy national charter leaders are very worried about Oklahoma’s religious charter school
Should public funds support religious schools? The question is: Are charter schools public schools?
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2.1KNew effort fights distracted driving from the passenger seat
Safety advocates are working to broaden awareness of passenger empowerment, particularly among teenagers.
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2.8KThe opportunities and effects of climate action on adolescents
Overall, 85% of young people are worried about climate change. 58% are extremely worried.
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3.0KQ&A: ‘Spy High’ Amazon documentary probes dangers of online student surveillance
Are there present-day threats to student privacy? Is digital policing of marginalized kids biased?
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2.3KA lot of hope was pinned on after-school programs — now some are shutting their doors
After-school programs face a grim future with pandemic funding ending and other federal cutbacks.
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2.1KLicensing reforms benefit children and families in kinship care
New “kin-specific” approval pathways and standards are as varied as the jurisdictions creating them.
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1.2KA smaller Nation’s Report Card
More than a dozen tests that comprise the Nation’s Report Card were canceled. Why?
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2.7KQ&A: How Communities in Schools grew a partnership with Whataburger to support the CIS Being Present Matters campaign
How does this nonprofit--corporate partnership address key issues causing chronic absenteeism in schools?
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1.1KA treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat
Defunding ERIC would limit public access to critical education research and best practice methods.
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1.1KVitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
This study found that 68% of children tested had suboptimal vitamin D levels.
