Youth and Children’s Stories
- Debt dilemma poll: Hoosiers wrestle with college costs A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll unveils a concerning reality: Hoosiers may lack clarity about the true cost of higher education. The survey reveals merely 23% of U.S. adults without college degrees could estimate the annual net cost of a bachelor's degree from a public college […]
- Program gives AR early education workers 'Career Pathways' The need for child care and early learning is critical, especially in rural Arkansas. One nonprofit is working to fill those gaps by giving providers a chance to get more education. The Career Pathways Program with Save the Children partners with universities to grow the workforce of […]
- New study shows health disparities cost TX billions of dollars Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a year because it does not adequately address quality-of-life issues and the health care needs of its lower-income residents. The […]
- IA cuts historical rural school groups Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of schools in rural Iowa for generations. Some state lawmakers said the funding could be used more efficiently. Area Education Agencies have been the go-to place for […]
- Institute blends culture, STEM education for IN youth The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't see,' is a reality for youth of color considering a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math career. A 2024 Black Girls and STEM Report […]
- Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state who qualify, only 39% are enrolled. Groups likely to be uninsured include young adults and American Indian young adults. About half of those who are […]
- New study shows health disparities cost TX billions of dollars Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a year because it does not adequately address quality-of-life issues and the health care needs of its lower-income residents. The […]
- STEM model may offer hope for PA child welfare workforce crisis The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource Center said about 30 counties report caseworker vacancy rates of 30% or higher Terry Clark, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Council of […]