Arts Jul 27 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Politics Dec 09 Supreme Court rejects challenge from Wisconsin parents on school guidance for transgender students Sixteen Republican-led states had urged the court to take up the parents' case. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Education Aug 06 Moms lose more sleep than dads during the school year, researchers find Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads. By Todd Jones, Benjamin Cowan, Jeff Swigert, The Conversation
Politics Apr 06 Kansas approves bill allowing parents to opt kids out of LGBTQ-themed lessons The Republican-controlled Kansas House voted on Thursday to approve a "parental rights" measure that would allow a parent to place their child in an alternative to a public K-12 school lesson or activity that goes against the parent's beliefs. By John Hanna, Associated Press
Education Mar 24 House Republicans pass 'parents' rights' bill in fight over schools House Republicans have passed legislation to press a midterm campaign promise to give parents greater say in what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in… By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Nov 04 Parents pushback on cellphone bans at school By Associated Press As growing numbers of schools move to limit student access to cellphones, many are navigating pushback from parents. They want to be able to connect with their children at a moment's notice. Bans on the devices were on the rise… Continue reading
Jul 01 Same-sex couples concerned about status of marriage, children after abortion ruling By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The Supreme Court's decision eliminating the constitutional right to abortion is causing anxiety for people in same-sex marriages, particularly those with children. Continue reading
Mar 28 LGBTQ+ parents fear their children will have to hide their families at school under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill By Sara Luterman, The 19th Vague language in the bill leaves LGBTQ+ parents worried their children will be stifled. Continue reading
Aug 30 COVID-19 & The Classroom: Parents share their struggles and plans as schools reopen By PBS NewsHour Weekend Even as schools strategize reopening, parents don’t know what the upcoming school year might look like. Some are struggling with balancing work with parenting while others are trying to cope with schools shifting from a hybrid structure to remote learning. Continue reading
Feb 20 New Zealand is a school choice utopia. But do students perform better? By Sarah Butrymowicz, The Hechinger Report New Zealand’s history of total school choice offers the U.S. some key lessons. Continue reading