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Posted inEarly Education

Kids with obesity do worse in school. One reason may be teacher bias 

Avatar photo by Kavitha Cardoza October 23, 2024October 25, 2024

Almost every day at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. […]

Posted inNews

Daycare, baby supplies, counseling: Inside a school for pregnant and parenting teens

Neal Morton by Neal Morton May 28, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inEarly Education

Horticulture, horses and ‘Chill Rooms’: One district goes all-in on mental health support

Javeria Salman by Javeria Salman May 21, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inMath Achievement

Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

Neal Morton by Neal Morton May 20, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inMath Achievement

To engage students in math, educators try connecting it to their culture

Avatar photo by Kate Rix May 13, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inElementary to High School

As more youth struggle with behavior and traditional supports fall short, clinicians are partnering with lawyers to help

by Julia Hotz April 30, 2024May 1, 2024
Posted inSolutions

A crisis call line run by Native youth, for Native youth

Avatar photo by Lillian Mongeau Hughes April 29, 2024April 29, 2024
Posted inSolutions

What happens when suspensions get suspended?

by Gail Cornwall April 4, 2024April 4, 2024
Posted inEarly Education

Young children misbehave. Some are suspended for acting their age

Avatar photo by Ariel Gilreath April 2, 2024April 1, 2024
Posted inSolutions

English learners stopped coming to class during the pandemic. One group is tackling the problem by helping their parents 

Avatar photo by Ariel Gilreath March 11, 2024March 15, 2024

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