Education
They Won't Divide Us: Education for All Texans
There's a growing commitment among students, parents, teachers, and advocates to demand a quality education for all Texans.
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Child Health
Ohio Dedicates American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Funds for School-based Health Centers
According to research conducted nationally, children who suffer from chronic conditions or untreated medical needs, such as asthma, tooth pain, diabetes, and other conditions, are more likely to be chronically absent from school. Today, nearly 170,000 children in Ohio under age 18 have been diagnosed with asthma, and 20% of third graders have untreated cavities.
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Programs
CDF Provided Opportunity to Reimagine its Black Student Leadership Network through NBA Foundation Grant
With support from the NBA Foundation, CDF will soon revitalize its historic efforts to develop a pipeline of Black servant leaders who will lead today’s movements and guide us towards a brighter future where children, especially our most marginalized, are provided every opportunity to thrive.
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Child Health
Build Back Better represents an important step forward for Maternal and Child Health
On November 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBB), which includes historic investments in maternal and child health. The House bill will strengthen health coverage and access to care for children and families nationwide, improving lives now and in the long term.
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Child Health
CDF-Ohio Testifies in Support of Telehealth Legislation
On December 8, 2021, the Senate Health Committee heard testimony on HB 122 that would expand telehealth legislation. Our colleague, Kelly Vyzral testified in support of this legislation Read below to hear more about how this policy will expand services and care for children and families.
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Education
Cost Study Needed to Determine True Cost of Educating and Supporting Students Economically Disadvantaged in Ohio
not all Ohio students have access to opportunities to unlock their full potential, and this is disproportionately the reality for Black and brown students and for students who are living in poverty, disabled, experiencing homelessness, LGBTQIA+, in foster care, learning English as a second language, returning from juvenile detention, and others who have historically experienced marginalization.
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Child Health
Canaries in a Coal Mine
For far too long, our State has employed the morally bankrupt practice of using vulnerable children as canaries in a coal mine – testing strips to detect the presence of lead after their health has already been permanently damaged.
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Education
These Books Will Save Lives
Texas is once again making national headlines, as our politicians strive to erase Black, queer, and other marginalized children from school libraries and history books.
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Education
From Gay Student Services to "Draggieland": LGBTQ+ History at Texas A&M
As Transgender Awareness Week comes to an end, many in our state and nation have spent this time celebrating and reflecting on the history and activism of the LGBTQ+ community.
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For Our Children
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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