ARTICLE TAG

education

11/21/2023

Problem Newly Revealed in Juvenile Hall Schools: A Failure to Get Kids to Class

A report by California legal advocates finds “chronic absenteeism” is apparent — even when teens are locked up.

10/24/2023

In New York, More Data Needed to Help Students in Foster Care, Experts Say

Educational researchers say data being kept by New York and other states is not sufficient to drill down on where schools are failing to support foster youth and to serve their particular needs.

10/12/2023

New York City to Better Track Foster Youth Education

Legislation passed last week would require New York City to release more data on the educational outcomes of thousands of students in foster care.

9/25/2023

It Took Almost Two Years, but NYC Schools Now Provide Educational Support for Students in Foster Care 

The city's new office for students in foster care is now fully staffed to assist public school students growing up in the child welfare system.

9/11/2023

Child Welfare Ideas From the Experts

Congressional intern Aoguzi Muhammet McDonald proposes a federal grant to pay tuition directly to colleges chosen by foster youth.

8/21/2023

Education or Family: The Impossible Choice We Must End

Too many parents have to choose between providing their child with an education or being able to care for them. But there is a better way.

    7/7/2023

    California Invests in Education for Incarcerated Youth 

    Amid historic reforms to California’s youth justice system, the state is investing in higher education for young people in lockups.

    5/7/2023

    The Fireman Is Out and Never Going Back

    David Domenici show how background checks affect Terrance, the first graduate of the Travis Hill School, after his release from prison.

    4/20/2023

    ‘Solutions Not Suspensions!’ Rochester Parents and Students Rally to Stay in School

    A proposed bill in NY would reduce the number of days a student could be suspended in a single school year to 20 days.