Youth
Thursday, June 8, 2023
For Some IL Students, Summer Means Practicing School Preparedness
Tasks like packing a suitcase for summer travel may be difficult for some Illinois children. Experts said parents and caregivers can help kids over …
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Northeast Community College Program Succeeds at Community Building
Amid recent reports of high stress and loneliness among college students, a Nebraska community college has a program focused on community building …
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
ND Issues Medicaid Renewal Plea After Thousands Disenrolled
North Dakota officials are urging people receiving health coverage through a key public program to stay on top of their renewal if they are still elig…
Monday, June 5, 2023
NM's Schoolchildren Get Help Through 'Make Summer Fair' Program
Summer, with its 90-day break from school, can be fun but also a challenge for New Mexico's rural kids who rely on school for companionship and meals…
Monday, June 5, 2023
Unions Taking on Meta at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, held its annual meeting last week amid new scrutiny from the federal government and multiple …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Summer Break is Broken for Many Rural Tennessee Kids
An advocacy group is expanding summer learning opportunities for families in the Volunteer State. In Tennessee and across the country, isolation and …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Nonprofit Works to 'Make Summer Fair' for Rural Kids
Summer break is broken for many children in rural America, who can become isolated once the school buses stop running in June. Research shows kids …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Teachers' Union Calls for Social Media Investigation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is brushing off calls to investigate the effect its social media platforms have on children's …
ASU Outreach Program Helps First-Generation College Students
Navigating college can seem overwhelming for first generation students, but an early outreach program at Arizona State University aims to change it…
Survey: More Support Needed to Improve Youth Mental Health
Parents in New York and across the U.S. want to see schools improve kid's mental health, a recent survey found. The National PTA Survey showed 72% …
Report: NY Foster Kids Need Better Support
Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…
Summer Break Brings Uncertainty for Many Rural Kentucky Kids
In eastern Kentucky, advocacy groups are expanding summer learning opportunities for families. Isolation and learning loss plague many rural …