The child poverty rate in New York remains one of the highest in the country and is “alarmingly” high in some cities, according to a report released Thursday by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report found New York’s child poverty rate ranked 41st in the nation in 2022, which was at least six percentage points higher
Less than halfway through the year, 2024 has already broken the record for the most sex education bill proposals in state legislatures since at least 2018. At least 135 bills — the majority of which would place restrictions on sex education in K-12 public schools — have been introduced or are currently active as of
Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new policy guidance and resources for states, Tribes, territories and local early childhood programs to promote the mental health and wellness of children, families and the early care and education workforce. These materials support President Biden’s
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse, Rochester, Albany and Buffalo have child poverty rates that are double the average rate for comparable cities across the U.S., according to a new child poverty report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The report examines data from 2022 and shows Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo rank second, fifth and seventh
Causes and risk factors Most developmental disabilities are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors. These factors include genetics; parental health and behaviors (such as smoking and drinking) during pregnancy; complications during birth; infections the mother might have during pregnancy or the baby might have very early in life; and exposure of
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Boulder, CO – May 1, 2024 – Senior product design students Jessie Moyar and Sarah Fitzpatrick from CU Boulder’s Environmental Products of Design major unveil their innovative learning aids designed for Mapleton Montessori school’s playground. Developed with guidance from Right Relationship Boulder, a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating Indigenous knowledge into education, and the Center