Politics Sep 17 Federal surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district's schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge.
Politics May 15 Kennedy says funding for Head Start will not be cut In an appearance before a Senate subcommittee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the administration would “emphasize healthy eating in Head Start, and ensure the program continues to serve its 750,000 children and parents effectively.”…
Politics Mar 11 1,300 Education Department employees will be laid off Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Politics Feb 18 Schools confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration School officials have found themselves responding to rising anxiety among parents and their children, including those who are here legally.
Politics Jan 22 Some migrant families weighing class attendance as Trump allows immigration arrests at school As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
Politics Dec 15 McConnell says Trump’s nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine The statement by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, appeared to be directed at Trump’s pick for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after a report that one of his advisers filed a petition to revoke approval for the…
Nation Oct 16 Many schools in North Carolina still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene, worrying teachers about long-term impact Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will…
Politics Sep 08 WATCH: Walz delivers remarks at Human Rights Campaign event for LGBTQ+ equality Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president.
Politics Aug 30 WATCH: Trump holds ‘fireside chat’ at Moms for Liberty summit in Washington, D.C. Trump lamented the growing acceptance of transgender Americans Friday in an appearance at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty, a national nonprofit that has spearheaded efforts to get mentions of LGBTQ+ identity and structural racism out of K-12 classrooms.
Politics Feb 08 More Republicans support spending on child care, saying it’s an economic issue As federal pandemic aid dries up, Republican state lawmakers are embracing plans to support child care as a workforce issue — and even making it central to their policy agendas.