Nation Jan 09 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds Attorneys general in five states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs.
Nation Jan 08 Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge Citing unspecified allegations of fraud, administration officials are requiring states to provide extra documentation before receiving the money.
Nation Dec 10 Trump's push for mass deportation hits child care workers, who are already facing shortages Immigrant child care workers and preschool teachers, the majority of whom are working and living in the U.S. legally, say they are wracked by anxiety over possible encounters with ICE officials. Some have left the field, and others have been…
Nation Oct 06 Government shutdown threatens WIC food program used by millions of families Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.
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…