Monday, December 23, 2024
Alabama is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education.
The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of Family Child …
Alabama is one of six states still using The Foundation Program to calculate aid to schools, which uses a formula focused on the number of students …
Alabama's reliance on fines and fees to fund state services can turn minor incidents such as a traffic violation into overwhelming debt for low-income…
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collab…
Monday, December 23, 2024
Many folks are still expecting holiday packages this week, and the United States Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for what are known …
Birth doulas across Arkansas have formed a new organization to improve maternal health care across the state and help pass legislation they hope will …
Monday, December 23, 2024
Recent changes to Florida's education laws have removed information on consent, contraceptives and prenatal development from many health lessons at …
Monday, December 23, 2024
Many folks are still expecting holiday packages this week and the United States Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for "smishing" scams…
When the Champlain Towers South collapsed in Surfside in 2021 taking 98 lives, it sent shock waves across South Florida. The tragedy has left …
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
As last-minute holiday packages flow in this week, and the United States Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for "smishing" scams…
By Sarah Melotte and Elizabeth Miller for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection for the Public News Servic…
The issue of transgender rights is back in the news after a recent Supreme Court hearing and Donald Trump's reelection as president returns legal and …
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Nearly a dozen changes could be made to the Kentucky Community and Technical College system, under Senate Joint Resolution 179, passed by lawmakers …
Monday, December 23, 2024
On the heels of voters' overwhelming rejection of Amendment 2 in November, Kentucky public school employees are urging lawmakers to double down on …
Kentucky's 33,000 state employees face challenges taking time off from work after giving birth to a child or adopting, and many are forced to use …
Scientists are sounding the alarm about growing dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Dead zones are areas of water with hypoxia, or …
Nearly 13 million people who receive Medicare and Medicaid may also qualify for even more coverage under a Dual Special Needs Plan. In 2023…
More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Cities and states, including Mississippi, are grappling with rising homelessness.
In Mississippi, 982 people experience homelessness daily…
Bird enthusiasts across Mississippi are actively participating in a long-standing science project. The Audubon Society is conducting its 125th …
Advocates said Mississippi is taking a big step toward infant safety with the expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state. Nationwide, more than …
Monday, December 23, 2024
A North Carolina city is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education.
The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of …
One life-altering situation turned a North Carolina woman's stability into homelessness and now, she is sharing her journey to humanize homelessness …
North Carolina nonprofits are increasing their reach and enhancing services with nearly $1 million in grant funding provided this year by the Coastal …
By Jessica Kutz for The People Sentinel.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for South Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
It is the time of year when people eligible for Medicare can shop around and make sure they are signed up for the health coverage that makes the most …
Mothers experience depression at a high rate after their babies are born. September is an especially popular month for births, so health experts are …
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Monday, December 23, 2024
Bird lovers across Tennessee are enthusiastic participants in the nation's longest-running community science project.
The Audubon Society's 125th …
Several federal programs may face budget cuts as the new administration proposes sweeping actions to reduce the federal debt. Advocates for the …
A Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, is expected by mid-2025. Since 2021…
Monday, December 23, 2024
Many folks are still expecting holiday packages this week and the United States Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for "smishing" scams…
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration but for many Virginians, it can also be a deep emotional struggle. Grieving …
Hunger doesn't retire, yet millions of older Americans struggling to afford food may not realize help is within reach. Misconceptions and stigma …
Monday, December 23, 2024
West Virginia schools' reliance on zero-tolerance policies are driving more kids into the juvenile justice system - with lifelong consequences…
Nationwide, 76% of Trump voters and 86% of all voters oppose attempts to weaken the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a new poll …
By Jon Marcus, Brianna Atkinson, Molly Minta and Amy Morona for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News …
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