Some school districts aren't reporting to the U.S. Dept. of Education how many times they've physically restrained kids – sometimes using handcuffs or duct tape.
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One of the largest public school systems in the country is dropping all mention of religious affiliation for days off on its official calendar.
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One public school district is investigating inconsistent punitive treatment of black students by requiring all suspensions of students of color to go through the superintendent's office.
Top experts shared cutting-edge research and best practices on three of the most pressing issues in child development: new insights on early identification and treatment of autism, positive influences on brain development and teaching dual language learners. View the virtual... Read more
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s latest KIDS COUNT® policy report, The First Eight Years: Giving Kids a Foundation for Lifetime Success, calls for expanding investment in the nation's youngest children. The report explains how the experiences of early childhood are critical to a child... Read more
Tulsa Native Darlene became pregnant and left school. She is currently working towards graduation day and beyond. Photo Courtesy of Quiet PicturesThe thought of high school dropouts is, well, depressing, like a balloon that’s lost it helium, tumbling aimlessly on the floor, on the verge... Read more
The annual data book shows significant improvements in health and education among U.S. children, but worsening economic conditions.
A virtual press briefing co-sponsored by ZERO TO THREE and the JCCF shares cutting-edge research on children.