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A Three-Year-Old Tries to Cope Without his Beloved Papi

When a parent is taken away by ICE, a child’s world implodes. The long-term consequences include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Trump’s Public Charge Rule Threatens Food and Health Safety Nets for Immigrant Families

The Trump Administration is resurrecting the public charge rule, which is set to go into effect Sept. 18.

How Much Did We Learn From School Closures During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

As students return to school, it’s easy to forget that six years ago, Covid-19 disrupted this annual ritual more than at any other time in our history.

GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise, But Researchers Question Lifelong Use, Prescriptions for Children, and Cost Barriers

Many patients cannot afford deductibles or copays for medications that can otherwise cost $900 to $1,300 per month.
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Do Cell Phone Bans at School Help or Hurt Students?

Speakers will debate the merits of cell phone bans versus the potential of social media to foster social connection, creative self-expression, and to gain access to supportive communities.

Flu Cases Rise Dramatically as New Virus Strain Emerges

Influenza targets people at both ends of the generational spectrum, including seniors and children.

Schools in Rural Northern CA Add ICE Raids to List of Safety Protocols

School safety plans deal with frightening scenarios, from shootings to bomb threats to fires. One NorCal district has added ICE raids to that list.

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 Trump Era

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.