Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration
The Biden administration has announced nearly $85 million in funding for youth mental health awareness, training, and treatment.
Education
Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself
With some high-quality air filters, and a lot of duct tape, some teachers are making DIY air purifiers – one that was designed by experts but can be built by amateurs.
Texas Governor Issues Order Banning Local Vaccine Mandates
The move by the Texas governor comes as Texas has reported the most COVID-19 patients in its hospitals since the pandemic began.
She Joined The School Board To Serve Her Community. Now She's In The Crossfire
School boards and superintendents are facing backlash over mask and vaccination policies. What were once nonpartisan public service jobs have now become more political — and dangerous.
Delta Variant Makes It Even More Important To Have Improved Air Quality In Schools
Indoor air quality in schools has been an issue since before the pandemic and now some teachers and parents feel like they have to build their own air filters to keep kids safe.
A Vaccine For Children Is Not Likely To Be Approved Until The End Of Year
The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, says that after vaccine companies submit their trial data, the FDA will have to review it, which could take time.
The ACLU Sues Over South Carolina's Ban On School Mask Mandates
The lawsuit claims the mask mandate ban "illegally forces parents of children with underlying conditions to choose between their child's education and their child's health and safety."
What Howard University's Upswing Means For Other Historically Black Colleges
This week, classes begin at Howard University, which has gotten a boost with its hiring of Nikole Hannah Jones and swearing in of alum Kamala Harris. But the school has a history of ups and downs.
Oregon School Board Faces Backlash After Banning Black Lives Matter And Pride Flags
A school board outside Portland, Ore., has banned from campus what it calls "political symbols." Now longer allowed are Black Lives Matter signs and Pride flags. And the board is getting pushback.