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Experts in the first Equity Summit, presented by the advocacy non-profit Children at Risk, said low-income students and students of color have unequal access to good health care, nutrition, quality housing and education.
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The annual ranking from Children at Risk is based on academic performance, college readiness and student growth. While the index shows Dallas ISD as a bright spot, the advocacy group says more needs to be done for Texas public education as a whole.
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Child experts say politicians and educators should take into account how some immigration policies harm children.
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The Garland Police Boxing Gym youth program began as an effort to redirect gang-affiliated youth. Now, it has become the fourth-largest boxing program in the country. They recently announced a partnership to provide nutritious meals to over 150 kids in the free after-school program.
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Millions of Texans have been encouraged to shelter-in-place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But for children who are abused, there is no safety at…
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The Dallas school district is home to high schools with the lowest graduation rates in Dallas County, according to a report by the education nonprofit…
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A new report out today says Texas needs to do a better job of educating young kids. And parents also need help finding affordable, quality childcare.A…
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Highland Park High School and the Dallas school district’s Townview Magnet Center are again among the best public schools in North Texas. That’s according…
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For kids to be ready for college or the workforce, educators have to start early. Several groups argued today in Dallas that the state and schools need to…
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One in five Texas families doesn't have enough food to eat. As a result, many kids go to school hungry. That’s why school nutrition programs are so…
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From Texas Standard: I’m on my way to Dallas on Interstate 35 and while driving I’ve been thinking about the importance that this corridor has when it…
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School starts next week for most Texas students. But for more than 60 Dallas child advocacy experts, the homework has already begun. They met this week…