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  • Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP

    BPT Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of that list – and being insured is important for students all year long. Academic success,...
  • California added a new grade for 4-year-olds. Are parents enrolling their kids?

    Carolyn Jones & Erica Yee CalMatters Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the success of California’ transitional kindergarten expansion, saying enrollment in the $2.7 billion program had doubled over the past two years. His comments echoed those of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who called the numbers “exciting.” They...
  • Nebraska Gets Failing Grade on Reproductive Health

    Eric Galatas Public News Service LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska is one of 19 states to receive a failing grade on reproductive health, according to the latest Population Institute report card which tracks multiple indicators, including access to family planning and abortion services. Jennie Wetter, the report’s lead author, said...
  • Making the Grade

    A Progress Report and Next Steps for Integrated Student Supports Hannah Lantos, Kristen Harper, Rebecca M. Jones Child Trends In recent years, the education field has come to recognize the role of schools in supporting student health, safety, and well-being by developing integrated student support initiatives. These offer specific services and...
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