Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy.
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Three states this year have enacted laws that require or allow schools to use mobile, wearable, wireless or silent panic alarms to quickly summon emergency responders.
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Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch.
- Claire Sibonney KFF Health News
Meanwhile, his second administration put autism in the spotlight, pushing unfounded links to childhood vaccines and Tylenol.
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Dolly Parton has built a lasting legacy through her global efforts to promote childhood literacy. Her Imagination Library has helped provide millions of free books to children, encouraging young readers and supporting families around the world.
- Yasmeen Abutaleb and Bo Erickson Reuters
Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove an executive order that reduced the number of childhood vaccinations.
- Kanishka Singh Reuters
Federal civil rights data shows Black students are disciplined at disproportionately high rates. The Trump administration says "racial balancing" is discrimination.
America's Talking rounds up three education stories: national teachers union political spending, a new Texas child-safety proposal, and a Georgia school board suspension. National teachers unions direct at least 10% of their annual budgets to lobbying and political activism, according to The…
You don’t have to spend a fortune on back-to-school shopping, especially if you already have supplies at home. Backpacks and lunchboxes often just need a wash, and you can reuse pens, binders, or even extra notebook paper. When buying new, invest in durable gear like quality backpacks that l…
Republican President Donald Trump targeted universities with probes and federal funding suspension threats over pro-Palestinian protests.
This is the first data for kindergartners who have enrolled into U.S. schools since Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, became the country's health secretary.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's order calling for separate childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella.
A Secret Service training in Delaware emphasized information sharing and early action to stop school attacks.
Trump says his new vaccine order is a win for freedom of choice, but critics argue it could lead to a greater risk of diseases rarely seen for generations.
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The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.
The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.
From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…
The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change— in both costs and coverage.
Americans are increasingly asking AI what to snack on, according to Conagra Brands, a shift the Slim Jim meat stick-maker says is helping fuel demand for higher-protein foods, bold flavors and products tailored to specific health goals.
Velotrade reports that automation in trading is rising, leading to potential mismatches with existing prop firm rules.
Accredited Debt Relief reports seven harmful credit card habits that worsen debt, including taking cash advances, paying only minimums, and ignoring balances.
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In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.
Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time.
Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.