At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of young swimmers walked through the rec…
For the past 60 years, the Title I program run by the Department of Education has been the backbone of…
The term “DEI” has been in the news and on social media a lot recently, and brings with it a…
For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand…
Martin Luther King Jr. isn’t just about peace and harmony and dreams. Yes, he believed in the power of nonviolence,…
This story was originally published on Chalkbeat Colorado. On a recent October day, Roddrick Marshall wore a wide-brimmed hat decorated…
As your kids notice signs of the upcoming election and maybe even witness you voting — or as your teens…
Originally published by The 19th Casting shadows over both public and school libraries, book bans have hit record numbers and…
Students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges, with pre-teen boys…
Lots of folks get the day off of work or school for Labor Day — but do many of us…
Currently, moms working full-time, year-round jobs make 71 cents on the dollar compared to dads who are working full-time, year-round…
This story was produced by MindSite News, an independent, nonprofit journalism site focused on mental health. Get a roundup of mental…
Immigration is a topic that kids will likely hear a lot about, whether through current events, their own family histories,…
What generation is after Gen Z? It’s referred to as Generation Alpha, and it’s the current generation of kids under…
April 11 through 17 is Black Maternal Health Week—a week of education, activism, and community-building that shines a light on…
This story was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal. Ohio children advocates continue to express concern for the increasing cost…
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to teach kids about advancements in women’s rights, and the hard work that…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters CINCINNATI — It was late September…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Across rural North Dakota, many school…
Segregation, white supremacy and racism seem like really big topics to try to discuss with kids. That’s why specific stories…
The National Day of Racial Healing takes place annually on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Day…
Kids often repeat words they don’t understand, even ones that may be upsetting to hear. Racial slurs can be particularly…
This story was originally published by EdSource. The Los Angeles Unified School District is considering broadening the language associated with…
More than two dozen people lined up outside a state public assistance office in Montana before it opened to ensure…
This story was originally published in the Minnesota Reformer. A slew of pandemic-era programs like the expanded child tax credit,…
This story was originally published by The 19th. When Selam Solomon Caldwell and her husband learned she was pregnant last…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters An estimated 1,100 children from 20 Native…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Most Americans think that public schools should…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters It’s an ominous phrase that is top…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Wearing a bridal gown and chains around her wrists, Fraidy Reiss hopped…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Heather Gustafson knows what it’s like to struggle to keep money in…
From instances of racial violence across the country to incidents of racial bias at the neighborhood playground, families are surrounded…
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It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and amidst all of the community joy and reflection, some kids just might ask — or…
According to new findings by the Pew Research Center, the number of gun-related deaths among children under 18 in the…
A new study found that not only are Black children more likely than white ones to experience toxic stress —…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Cinnamon Foster knew something was off after she had her daughter two…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters As a product of the Detroit public…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters One morning in late October, 8-year-old Eric…
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“What’s reverse racism?” “Is reverse racism real?” “Can something be racist against white people?” Has your kid ever put you…
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Long before Dr. Debbie Reese earned her…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Soon after a wave of states moved…
In the months since Amanda Jones, a middle school librarian in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, spoke at a public meeting against…
This story was originally published by The 19th. 33 S. Perry Street in Montgomery, Alabama, is a site of harrowing…
Teonna Woolford has always wanted six kids. Why six? “I don’t know where that number came from. I just felt…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The Philadelphia school district will partner with…
This story was originally published by The 19th. It’s been nearly 10 months since the largest infant formula manufacturer in…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Officials in Columbus City Schools were looking…
Direct admissions is a new strategy that some colleges and universities are hoping will broaden their pool of prospective students…
This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News. JACKSON, Miss. — Two years ago, after an emergency cesarean section…
This story was originally published by The 19th. In Minnesota, a pregnant letter carrier said she had to use sick…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Major medical groups say that the loss of federal abortion protections has…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. With students off Zoom and back in…
Racial bias can start as early as babyhood or toddlerhood, due to the social and societal patterns that little ones…
In a new unwelcome trend, many companies are cutting down on the amount of paid parental leave they offer to…
Families of color aren’t the only ones who should be having “the talk” about race and racism with their kids.…
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Series: The Price Kids Pay How Schools and Police Work Together to Punish…
About half of the population menstruates or will menstruate, but too many people lack the ability to manage their periods…
Whether educating kids, serving the public in the food service industry, or caring for sick or injured people at hospitals,…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. For the last two years, any public…
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Desperate and with nowhere to stay, a group of single mothers moved into an abandoned home in Oakland, California, and…
A new report released by the National Partnership for Women and Families has revealed that births outside of a hospital…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When the Oregon Department of Education announced…
A study at Rutgers University shows Black teens actually experience racial discrimination at a staggering rate of five times per…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. It’s not radical. Children learn better when…
On top of all the negative impact climate change has on the health and nutrition of our kids, another one…
Climate change impacts all families—but research shows that pregnant people can be especially vulnerable. It results in direct dangers to…
The concepts of fairness and unfairness are a big deal to kids. So when something like Black History Month comes…
It’s an understatement to say that we’re living in a time of heightened political activism. Whether you’re trying to find…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters On Twitter, the U.S. News and World…
An alarming study led by Steven O. Roberts of the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences shows extensive racial bias…
Efforts to restrict teaching about racism and bias have multiplied across the U.S. was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit…
Many of us (even including those in the LGBTQ+ community) may hold stereotypes or prejudices about certain LGBTQ+ identities without…
Biden ed department: Federal law protects LGBTQ students against discrimination at school was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news…
Married couple Derek Mize and Jonathan Gregg welcomed daughter Simone in 2018, who was born via surrogate in England. Upon…
Seeing or hearing sexism in action can have lasting consequences for kids, especially girls who may start placing more emphasis…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) to help families and households struggling to cover…
With so many students attending school virtually these days, some parents and teachers are expressing concern about whether it’s appropriate…
In some form or another, the Equality Act has been a policy goal for proponents of LGBTQ and gender equality…
Almost all of us are grappling with the challenges and stresses facing families today—like economic hardship, juggling virtual school, food…
In recent months there has been a wave of new legislation introduced across the country aimed at barring transgender students…
Kids often catch us off-guard with questions that are hard to answer (understatement of the century)! So if kids see…
Tons of evidence shows that coronavirus job losses have disproportionately affected women, many of them mothers who have added homeschool…
Put simply, feminism is about seeing women as equals—and that’s something we all want to instill in our kids. If…
You and your family may have heard about reparations in the context of the larger conversation on racial justice, or…
Two for one: How Biden’s plan to cut child poverty could boost student learning was originally published by Chalkbeat, a…
Whether you’re following along with the 2021 Grammy Awards (which have been postponed to March) or you’re just looking for…
“Equity” and “equality” might sound the same, but the ideas are actually very different. As we do the work of…
A hundred years ago, women weren’t allowed to vote in the U.S. While we might know a couple names of…
Recent changes instituted by the new Postmaster General of the US Post Service, Louis DeJoy, cut overtime, late delivery trips,…
About 50 million K-12 public school students have had to switch to remote learning because of the Covid-19 crisis. But…
Even if a virus can’t technically discriminate, the fact is that some racial groups are being hit harder by the…
For many families, the current news cycle about police brutality, #BlackLivesMatter, and civil disobedience has been a wake-up call to…
There is a lot to process in the news right now, and many people are feeling a deep sense of…
Last month, Merriam-Webster dictionary named “they” the word of the year as a way to recognize the gender-fluid linguistics that…
This advice from an expert about what parents should take credit for on Christmas is as true today as it…
Even though limiting screen time is a common pain point for parents, many kids can’t easily access the internet at…
In Cincinnati on Thursday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals heard testimony about the terrible conditions in Detroit schools. These…
If you think companies are more committed to diversity than ever before, you’re probably right. We certainly hear a lot…
It’s easy to assume that living in America protects you from having to worry about high infant mortality rates, but…
Schools in disadvantaged areas may be a lot higher quality than they’ve been given credit for. Despite public perception that…
Here at ParentsTogether, we have been moved by the killing of Michael Brown and the ensuing police violence in Ferguson…