Despite high food costs, many families did not take advantage of Summer EBT.

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It’s not good for a couple of reasons.

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The $500,000 to Philadelphia schools is part of $79.4 million in state grants.

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Proponents say it ensures families, not politicians, choose how children engage with religion.

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Voters across the states largely approved funding for children, though some holdouts remain.

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Reestablishing kids’ routines is essential to making them feel safe.

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Transgender athletes in sports are controversial right now.This Atlanta league is one response.

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California, Texas and Florida have introduced or enacted legislation to limit smartphones in schools.

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This is the first report to draw a connection between suicide and anti-trans laws.

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If under 4'9" a child needs a booster seat to be safely, legally, restrained.

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Will visiting this exhibit make a difference in student's hate speech behavior and understanding?

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Preschoolers use screen time to cope with challenging emotions instead of managing their feelings.

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Warnings came a week prior ... the reactions came too late to stop the killings.

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Here are three ways communities could lessen gun violence in and around schools.

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Tackling the root causes of disconnection from education and careers with systems-involved youth.

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The money comes from a $31.7 million settlement between Colorado and the e-cigarette manufacturer.

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The goal is to create a legacy of educational success, economic prosperity, and well-being.

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Most U.S. adolescents now live in a state with restricted or no abortion access.

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Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York are involved in investigations of Shrub Oak International School.

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SEL is not a distraction from academics, but a tool that helps build relationships.

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