Youth and Children’s Stories
- Expert reveals how neuroscience, practical tools helps build mentally strong kids As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Arkansas, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive. Charles Fay, child psychologist and president of the Love and Logic Institute, said national data show roughly 42% of adolescents […]
- MT disability advocates sue to stop school vouchers Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities have joined the Montana Quality Education Association in a suit to stop a school voucher bill in the state. Montana is the latest to enact a plan allowing parents to pay private school tuition with public money. Senate Bill […]
- Black girls' safety in schools: Miami-Dade study makes urgent call for change A new report shows Black girls are enduring disproportionate discipline, sexual harassment and public humiliation from school-based police and security guards in Miami-Dade public schools. The report, "Keep Her Safe: Centering Black Girls in School Safety," compiles the experiences of Black girls and […]
- MT disability advocates sue to stop school vouchers Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities have joined the Montana Quality Education Association in a suit to stop a school voucher bill in the state. Montana is the latest to enact a plan allowing parents to pay private school tuition with public money. Senate Bill […]
- Pediatricians: Watch for rise of eating disorders in young athletes Pediatricians are warning about a rise in eating disorders among young athletes. Common eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa are showing up more often in young people, especially those who play sports. Dr. …(Read More)
- Pediatricians: Watch for rise of eating disorders in young athletes Pediatricians are warning about a rise in eating disorders among young athletes. Common eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa are showing up more often in young people, especially those who play sports. Dr. …(Read More)
- MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen. Somerville, Northampton, Southborough and Concord are just a few of the municipalities which have attempted but failed to secure state approval. State […]
- Poll: College affordability, debt keeping adults out of college More than 70% of adults with student loans report having delayed at least one significant life event because of their debt situation, yet a new Lumina Foundation-Gallup poll shows few Americans seem to understand the cost of obtaining a bachelor's degree. During the 2021-22 academic year, […]