New York Times: “Occupy the classroom”
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Oct 20, 2011 at 11:49 AMWhile protesters continue to rally nationwide against what they call corporate greed, the real structural inequalities lie in education. That’s the argument of Nicholas D. Kristof, writing yesterday in the New York Times. It’s time, he says, to “occupy…
What will be in the next No Child Left Behind?
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Oct 11, 2011 at 4:15 PMThis month the Senate is expected to take an important step toward renewing No Child Left Behind, the controversial education law. The law is overdue for a reauthorization by Congress, and many quarters have been calling for reform, especially some…
Hunger in Kentucky
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Oct 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM“Kentucky is not going to make an economic recovery any time soon,” our member there reports, and the effects can be seen in food aid numbers. Today Kentucky Youth Advocates shared new food stamps data which shows that as parents…
Student shutterbugs win praise in photo contest
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Sep 27, 2011 at 4:59 PMWe thought we’d take a break from the world of budgets and policy to share the results of a student photography competition. Five winners were selected recently for the Through Your Lens photography contest, which challenged students to take photos…
Obama administration to exempt some states from No Child Left Behind
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Aug 11, 2011 at 5:13 PMWith officials from many states saying they can’t meet the standards of the federal No Child Left Behind education law, the Obama administration plans to issue waivers excusing them from some of the law’s requirements. The No Child Left…
American girls dominate at Google-sponsored science fair
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Jul 26, 2011 at 1:35 PMThree very accomplished young scientists were recognized last week at Google’s first science fair. All American girls, the winners presented impressive studies of lung health and even cancer research at the international event.
Remember the controversy over the former…
Gallery to show art of 4-year-old prodigy
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Jun 7, 2011 at 1:29 PMArtists often struggle to bring curiosity and child-like wonder to their works. Not this one. Aelita Andre is a 4-year-old art prodigy whose work will be featured in the fine art Agora Gallery.
The Fleecing of Foster Children
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Mar 16, 2011 at 6:25 PMChild welfare agencies are unfairly confiscating the government benefits of foster youth, according to a very important new report from one of our California child advocates. The Children’s Advocacy Institute shows in their report, “The Fleecing of Foster Children,”…
Our Life in the D[etroit]
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Feb 11, 2011 at 3:40 PMVoices member Michigan’s Children is sponsoring an innovative multimedia project for kids in Detroit. Called “Our Life in the D,” the site features stories and content from Detroit children working under the guidance of professional journalists.
New child report from Maine spotlights early years
Posted by Casey_Labrack on Jan 6, 2011 at 5:33 PMToday our Maine member celebrated Infant-Toddler Awareness Day by releasing a new report on children’s school readiness. The Maine Children’s Alliance report details rising poverty levels in the state, along with other factors that could influence a child’s early…
