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According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, up to $31 trillion in U.S. economic activity hinges on helping young people complete learning delayed by the pandemic. (Pixabay)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Palm Beach County schools tackle post-pandemic chronic absenteeism

Palm Beach County schools are working to curb chronic absenteeism, which has surged since the pandemic. Nearly 39% of Palm Beach County students …

School-based mental and behavioral health services help prevent issues and enhance educational achievement and future employment opportunities. (Coyot/Pixabay)

New mental-health checklist aims to support returning Florida students

With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Florida's average cost of center-based child care for a toddler in 2021 amounts to 26% of a single mother's income in the state. (Pixabay)

Report: Child Care Costs Push FL Parents to Breaking Point

New data ranks Florida 31st in the country for overall child well-being, however, it showed parents are tapped out on child care costs. The Annie E…

'Don't Say Gay' Proves Challenging for FL Students, Teachers

Despite being aimed at children in kindergarten through third grade, Florida teachers say what's often referred to as the "Don't Say Gay" law has …

Through P-EBT, eligible schoolchildren receive temporary emergency nutrition benefits loaded on EBT cards that are used to purchase food. (Oleg Magni/Pexels)

Florida OK'd for More than $1B in P-EBT Funding for Children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- After weeks of pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to apply for a one-time pandemic food-stamp program, this week Florida became the …

Nationwide, more than 340,000 black and Latino students score above average on standardized admission tests. (Wokandapix/pixabay)

Report: Progress for Latinos in Closing Racial Divide in Public College Enrollment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new study shows that selective public colleges nationwide admit disproportionately low numbers of black and Latino …

Earthjustice has requested a response to its Freedom of Information Act request within 10 days from the federal government over plans to house determined immigrants at toxic-waste sites. (Pixabay)

Concerns Mount Over Toxic Wastes at Migrant Detention Centers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From the toxic stress of being separated from families, environmental and health advocates say they are now concerned about …

Research prepared for the LeRoy Collins Institute at Florida State University finds dramatic changes in enrollment, and court rulings and policy changes in recent decades have undercut desegregation efforts in Florida. (Pixabay)

Church, Civic Leaders Call for Improvements in Education Equity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Studies, including the latest release of the KIDS COUNT Data Book by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, show students of color …

The 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book uses 16 indicators to rank each state across four domains � health, education, economic well-being and family and community � as an assessment of child well-being. (Pixabay)

Progress Continues in Florida's Child Well-Being

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This year's child well-being index for the Sunshine State is showing improvements for kids living in high-poverty areas…

Child advocates say keeping children with their families enables them to meet developmental milestones and for parents to meet their kids� needs. (woodleywonderworks/Flickr)

Report: Racial Barriers Block Potential for Florida's Children of Color

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new report reveals persistent disparities for children of color and those in immigrant families in Florida and across the …

La situaci�n ha mejorado, pero cerca de 284,000 ni�os de Florida siguen sin tener cobertura de seguro m�dico. (sgsunnyd@morguefile.com)<br />

Florida hace grandes avances en la cobertura de salud infantil, pero el trabajo sigue

Tallahassee, FL- Aunque que la cobertura sigue siendo desigual, Florida ha realizado avances en la reducción tanto del número como de la …

Texting and other smartphone use that interrupts a parent's care could have longterm consequences for the child. (MarcoMaru/morguefile)

Parenting While Distracted: Smartphone Use Could Impact Child Development

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Distractions from your smartphone could cause long-term damage to your children, according to new research looking at the impact …

A new report looks at what still needs to be done to help kids in foster care experience the most normal childhood possible. Credit: hotblack/morguefile

Report: Florida Helping to Change Foster-Care Experience

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Learning to drive, playing a sport and going on sleepovers, they're all part of what many consider a "normal" childhood…

Advocates say Florida women seeking critical health care services may find themselves caught in a political battle. Credit: Steve Debenport/iStockPhoto.com

Congressional Controversy over Planned Parenthood Taking Toll On FL Women

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - While Congress continues to debate the future of funding for Planned Parenthood, women's health advocates say months of …

A new report finds Florida 37th in the nation in overall child well-being, with 24 percent of the state's children living in poverty. Credit: Cheryl Holt/Morguefile.

Report: Florida 37th in Overall Child Well-Being

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is ranked 37th in the country for overall child well-being, according to a new report from the nonprofit Annie E…

FOTO: Un reporte reciente encontr� que el 86 por ciento de los ni�os elegibles en Florida no reciben comidas gratis. Cr�dito de la foto: morguefile/fidlerjan

Se expande en FL el Programa de Comidas de Verano

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Un reporte reciente de Centro de Investigación y Acción Alimentaria (Food Research and Action Center) muestra que …

FOTO: La mitad de ni�as y ni�os del pa�s que no cuentan con seguro m�dico viven en seis estados, incluyendo a Florida. Foto cortes�a del Georgetown Center for Children and Families.

Dónde están los niños sin seguro del país? En Florida, dice un reporte

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - La mitad de los niños del país que no cuentan con un seguro médico viven en seis estados, y uno de ellos es …

PHOTO: A doctor says going back to school can cause headaches for some children, with an estimated 10 percent of school-aged children experiencing them periodically. Photo credit: Ignas Kukenys/Wikimedia Commons

Returning to School Can Be Real Headache for Some Kids

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Going back to school after summer break can be a literal headache for some Florida children. Dr. Nick DeBlasio, a pediatrician …

PHOTO: Nutritionists recommend including some combination of two fruits and two vegetables in a child's lunchbox, and having them help with the selection and lunch-packing process. Photo courtesy of HealthyChild.org.

Florida Parents: What's In Your Kid's Lunchbox?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The start of the school year is just weeks away, and while there's no shortage of the latest backpacks and school supply displays …

PHOTO: A new report compares how children are progressing on key milestones by state, across racial and ethnic groups. It says in Florida, children of all races need more support to thrive. Photo courtesy Kids Count.

Report Shines Light on Racial Disparities for FL Children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In just four years, children of color are expected to outpace the number of white children in the United States, according …

Report: More Than Half of FL Fourth-Graders Aren't Reading at Grade Level

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Six out of 10 fourth-graders in Florida aren't reading at grade level, according to a new report on early reading proficiency …

Photo: A new report indicates the importance investments in education from birth to age 8. Courtesy: Early Childhood Education Council of Hillsborough County

Report: First Eight Years Indicate a Child's Success

TAMPA, Fla. - Third grade is the crossroads of a child's educational future, according to a report released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation…

PHOTO: It�s Autism Awareness Month and one message being spread about the disorder is the importance of the inclusion of individuals with autism in the classroom, workplace and community. Photo courtesy of the Autism Society of Ohio.

Autism Awareness in Florida: Together Can be Better

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A continued rise in the autism diagnosis rate indicates a growing need for autism awareness. In the past, the approach …

Ain't No Cure For The Summertime Blues – Or Is There?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The school doors close and Florida kids joyfully embrace a summer of fun and frolic. . . Unfortunately, that's an idyllic…

National Report: FL Ranks First in Pre-K Access to Children

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida ranks number one among the states when it comes to access to Pre-K, as surveyed across the country. However, the Sunshine …

Study: Spanking May Do More Harm than Good

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida parents who struggle with difficult behavior in their children may cause more harm than good by resorting to spanking…

Beyond the Wishlist: Raising a Thankful Child

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and with the holiday season around the corner, many children are more focused on their wish list than …

FL Parents Compete for Attention of Screen-Saturated Teens

MIAMI - Florida parents should be wary of too much screen time for their kids. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation study of 2,000 young people …

Pay Teachers More? Prof's Plan to Improve Education

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - It's an idea that, in this economy, is bound to raise some eyebrows. A new book from a University of Washington economist is …

New Lesson for FL Classrooms: Teaching Social Skills

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - It's back to school in Florida and across the country, and teachers and parents are realizing that some children could use some …

Teachers Campaign For Smaller Class Size Against Amendment 8

MIAMI, Fla. - Parents and educators, led by state Sen. J. Alex Villalobos, kicked off the Vote No on 8 campaign Thursday to keep the smaller class …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Teachers on Tenterhooks as Florida House Considers Merit Pay

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Legislature is poised to vote on a bill that would implement the first statewide merit-pay system for teachers in the …

Food for Thought: FL Teachers Feed Hungry Children to Improve Learning

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - One in five Florida children comes to school hungry, even more kids are on free and reduced lunch programs, and many are just too …

Alimento para el cerebro: los maestros de Florida alimentan a sus alumnos para mejorar su aprendizaje

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Uno de cada cinco niños en la Florida llega con hambre a la escuela. Una cantidad aún mayor cuentan con refrigerio a …

New Report Calls Half the Miami Area High Schools "Drop Out Factories"

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Forty percent of the students in half of the high schools in the Miami area either drop out or graduate late. This alarming …

Florida Schools Get 1.8 Billion Dollar "Band-Aid"

The check is in the mail. The federal government has released $1.8 billion in stimulus money for Florida education. While the extra cash is expected …

Las escuelas de Florida reciben una vendita adhesiva de 1.8 billones de Dólares.

1.8 billones de dólares en estímulos económicos federales, destinados a la educación, ya van en camino. Pero hay quienes aseguran …

FEA: Pounds of Pennies in Support of Sales Tax Increase for Schools

A penny will mean more today than usual in Tallahassee, as the Florida Education Association (FEA) uses a novel idea to make its case for the one-…

FEA: Rally Urges Lawmakers to Make Schools a Priority

Parents, teachers and administrators are rallying in Orlando Saturday to bring attention to the financial challenges mounting against Florida's …

Education Week report: Florida Schools Top Ten, But Can It Last?

The publication Education Week has ranked Florida schools tenth in the nation on its annual report card, up from 31st just three years ago. The …

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