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Education: A ‘Currency of Love’ for Migrant Parents

Amid federal immigration crackdowns, migrant parents view education as a "currency of love,” writes Gabrielle Oliveira.

More Than 70,000 Kids in Houston Impacted by Risks of Deportation

At least 70,000 children in Houston live under the constant risk of one or both parents being deported, according to a new analysis.

Attendance Dips as Fears Rise — How Classrooms are Losing Ground in the...

Today, 1 in 4 children in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent, yet schools struggle with staffing shortages, language barriers, and funding cuts.

Trump States He Will Not Fund SNAP Until Shutdown Ends

42 million Americans, including children, the disabled, and veterans, will go hungry this month as the battle over a critical food assistance program continues.

MMRV Vaccine Must Remain a Cornerstone of Public Health, Says Stanford Pediatrician

At current US vaccination rates, measles will resurge within the next 5 years. Polio will resurge within the next decade.
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Sean the Science Kid: Fighting Misinformation with Curiosity

At just 10, Sean the Science Kid turns curiosity into content for 1.4M followers, mixing big dreams, hyperthymesia, and fresh insights in conversations that even impress Sanjay Gupta.

Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Requires Cultural Understanding and Proven Treatments

Understanding Gen Z’s mental health requires more than blaming social media or COVID-19—it involves addressing intergenerational trauma, structural racism, and economic instability shaping their lived experiences.

Despite Higher Covid Risk, Pregnant Women Are Now Ineligible for Vaccine

UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says HHS recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility are not based on scientific data.

Millions of Children Face Hunger as Congress Pushes Through Massive Cut to SNAP

”Pediatricians are losing sleep over these proposed cuts.” — Dr. Sue Kressly, president of the American Pediatric Association

With U.S. Students Struggling, Educators Rethink the School Day

With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate.

While STEM Jobs Grow, Access Barriers Remain for U.S. Students

Although the U.S. is a STEM world leader, classroom engagement barriers remain for girls, low-income students and those of color.

‘We Cannot Balance California’s Budget on the Backs of Crime Victims’

California is expecting a 44.7% budget reduction for organizations providing services to survivors of crime, including domestic violence, elder abuse, and child abuse.