Youth
Friday, October 25, 2024
A growing crisis in mental health care for Ohio children
The growing crisis in Ohio's child welfare system is drawing attention, particularly for its impact on children's mental health. Across the state…
Thursday, October 24, 2024
A 'palpable shift' in interest among Montana's young voters
Groups working to get out the vote this November report a "palpable shift" among Montana's young voters since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the …
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Ohio schools bring local farms to lunch trays with USDA funding
This October, Ohio schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month by serving local produce in their meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Transforming lives through spina bifida treatment in Columbus
October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a birth defect that affects one in 2,000 births in the United …
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors
A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …
Indiana teens face rising mental health crisis
Indiana's youth are facing a growing mental health crisis, and officials say urgent action is needed. Nearly half of high school students in the …
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Audit: CA higher ed transfer portals too narrow
It is not easy for California students to transfer between community colleges and the California State University and University of California systems…
Voting at 16: more than a teen dream
A national voting rights group supports a push to lower the voting age in California and other states to 16 for state and local elections. The Vote16…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Thousands of clean air school buses in CA hit the road this semester
By Hannah Wallace for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Mental health takes center stage in NC superintendent race
As mental health challenges continue to rise among young people, advocates across North Carolina are pushing for increased access to mental health …
How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities
By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…