Journalists Should Cover the Medicaid Unwinding for Children, Expert Says
Feb. 27 2024
State Policies Can Help Children Stay Enrolled in Medicaid
Children are being wrongly removed from Medicaid insurance, says Joan Alker of the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University.
Covering Childcare Through an Economic Lens
Feb. 27 2024
Childcare and Economic Development Are Inextricably Linked
Covering childcare involves examining the workforce and workers’ rights. Seek out local organizations, say Child Care Resources Inc.’s Janet Singerman and WFAE’s Ely Portillo.
Investigating Juvenile Justice Via Podcast
Feb. 23 2024
Award-Winning Serial Podcast Series Examined Flawed Juvenile Justice Policies in Tennessee
Reporter Meribah Knight did a deep dive into Tennessee’s fractured juvenile justice system, which ensnares many youth for far too long for minor offenses.
Extending Support for Foster Care Youth
Feb. 12 2024
Policies Steer Foster Care Youth Toward a Traumatic Future, Youth Law Center Director Says
Turning 18 is often the biggest risk of all for many youths in the foster care system. Jennifer Rodriguez of the Youth Law Center says this neglect must end.
Transforming Child Welfare at the County Level
Feb. 05 2024
Lived Experience Should Fuel Design of Services for Children in Crisis
Charles Bradley knows firsthand that foster care can be more than a temporary fix for vulnerable children. In Mecklenburg County, NC, he leads the transformation.
Pushing Child Policy from the Crib to the Capital
Feb. 05 2024
The Fate of Babies Needs Closer Monitoring Through Better Policies
Babies are cute—but they need more than cuddling. Zero to Three’s Senior Director of Federal Policy Patricia Cole said policies must nurture their healthy development.
Why Quality Early Education Matters
Feb. 02 2024
How AppleTree Schools are Shaping Pre-K Education in D.C.
AppleTree schools work with families and children to remove barriers to pre-K education, said Jamie Miles and Anne Malone of the AppleTree Institute.
The Power And Potential Of The Child Tax Credit
Feb. 01 2024
Giving Families Financial Support Improves Outcomes for Children
Data confirms the Child Tax Credit’s value for boosting children and families out of poverty. Karen Chatfield of the National Center for Children in Poverty explains why.
Racism Fuels U.S. Economy, Says Toussaint Romain
Jan. 31 2024
Systemic Racism Isn’t Just Black and White – It’s Also Green
Journalists must grasp the depths of economic power and control, says, Toussaint Romain of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. Race is just the surface layer.
What’s Keeping Students Out of Classrooms?
Jan. 30 2024
How Bianca Vázquez Toness “Found” America’s Missing School Children
Hundreds of thousands of students didn’t return to school after the pandemic. AP reporter Bianca Vázquez Toness went looking for them to find out why.
How Economic Stability Fuels Child Wellbeing
Jan. 26 2024
Kim Janey: ‘Poverty Isn’t an Individual Choice’
Boston’s first Black and female mayor was a teen mom and homeless. Today, she’s CEO of Economic Mobility Pathways, and she believes in mentoring others up the ladder.
Covering the Consequences of Inaction
Oct. 16 2023
There’s No Guidebook to Long-Term Care, But Journalists Can Help
There are national systemic consequences within long-term care, Washington Post reporter Christopher Rowland says.
Addressing Equity in Long-Term Care
Oct. 13 2023
The Need for Supportive Services and Caregiving Options for Marginalized Communities
There’s a lack of options in long-term care and services, yet ‘choice is key,’ says Rita Choula of AARP and Joon Bang of Iona Senior Services.
Long-Term Care Insurance, Costs Need Journalists’ Attention
Oct. 06 2023
Keeping Score on Progress and Policies to Support Caregiving
Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary and SCAN Foundation President Sarita Mohanty urge journalists to demystify caregiving costs.
Healing Children by Healing Communities
June 08 2023
University Hospitals’ Program Fosters Strength in Fragile, Violence-Plagued Communities
Edward Barksdale knows how to mend a wounded heart. But the Surgeon-in-Chief at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital also vows to heal traumatized communities.
It Takes a Village to Raise Healthy Children
May 30 2023
Journalists Should Explore the Community’s Responsibility to Improve Health Outcomes
Good health for kids requires much more than annual check-ups. Dr. Roopa Thakur of the Cleveland Clinic unpacks the social determinants of life-long good health.
A Steady Diet of Food Justice
May 24 2023
Using Advocacy to Combat Corner Stores and Fast Food
The dynamics of food security are steadily evolving. But one thing’s certain; children need access to quality food, Morgan Taggart of the FARE project says.
The Top-Level View of Foster Care Reform
May 23 2023
Reform Requires Equal Measures of Common Sense, Empathy and Collaboration
Lived experience in foster care, as an adoptee and a social worker, fuels Rebecca Jones Gaston’s reform strategies as the nation’s top child welfare official.
Real Talk About Why American Children Are Obese
May 22 2023
Viewing the Root Causes through a Public Health Lens
Childhood obesity can be treated, but the social determinants of health hold more sway than surgery or nixing sugary soda, says the Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Roy Kim.
The State-Level Challenges of Child Welfare Reform
May 19 2023
A Complex Problem Requires Nuanced Solutions
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Deputy Chief of Staff LeeAnne Cornyn and University of Chicago child welfare data expert Fred Wulczyn unpack child welfare reform.
Transforming Foster Care: An Audacious Goal
May 12 2023
Giving Voice and Agency to the Children and Youth Most Affected
Sixto Cancel knows most youth exit the foster care system with serious trauma. His organization, Think of Us, vows to disrupt the bureaucracy of child welfare.
Covering Health Care for Undocumented Families
Feb. 21 2023
Health Care for Child Immigrants is Safe For Now, Experts Say
Undocumented parents often don’t seek health care for fear of deportation. Journalists can help kids stay covered, experts from the Children’s Defense Fund Texas said.
Heeding the Messages from Gun Violence Data
Feb. 10 2023
Gun Violence Harms Physical, Mental and Community Health
Gun violence causes wide-ranging negative effects—especially for Black and brown communities. KFF’s Nirmita Panchal unpacks statistics for American youth.
Through the Eyes of a Child
Feb. 09 2023
Helping Immigrant Children and Families Requires Humanity and Accurate Reporting
Sister Norma Pimentel of Catholic Charities says the tear-stained faces of immigrant children launched her work at the U.S. Border. She puts their humanity first.
Responding to Trauma in Immigrant Children
Feb. 09 2023
With Proper Support, Immigrant Children Can Learn to Move Beyond Trauma
Psychologist Monica Romo of the Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing explains how to identify trauma in--and create safety for—immigrant children.
Letting Extended Family Help Children Heal
Feb. 08 2023
Kinship Care Should Be Prioritized for Most Children
Children at risk for abuse and neglect benefit more from family support than foster care placement, says Monarch Family Services founder Dr. Valerie Jackson.
An Up-Close Review of Remote Learning
Feb. 03 2023
Breaking Down the Data: The Nation’s Report Card
COVID’S remote learning protocol eroded progress in math and reading. Grady Wilburn of the National Center for Education Statistics unpacked the data.
Dismantling Child Welfare: The Way Forward?
Feb. 02 2023
Upending the System to Defend, Not Police Families
Alan Dettlaff thinks poverty and racism have destroyed too many Black and brown families in the child welfare system. The University of Houston Professor wants to abolish it.
The Cost of COVID: Education Funding Explained
Jan. 31 2023
Quantifying School Spending — and the Toll Extracted by the Pandemic
What journalists should know covering U.S. learning loss. Ash Dhammani of Georgetown’s Edunomics Lab how to use the first-ever spending database for public schools.
Shifting the Lens on Climate Change Reporting
Nov. 29 2022
Telling the Whole Story About Who’s Most at Risk
Veteran journalist Sonya Ross made history at the AP and pioneered coverage of race. As managing editor for Inside Climate News, history’s repeating itself.
The Intersectionality of Aging
Oct. 18 2022
Journalists Must Look More Closely at the Diverse, Aging Workforce
Ageism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Experts from the Trust for America’s Health and the Urban Institute discuss how the intersectionality of race, sex, ability and wealth also matter.
Wealth of Experience, Diminished Returns
Oct. 11 2022
Age Discrimination May Never Disappear, But the Way Older Workers are Reported on Should
Center for Workforce Inclusion CEO Gary Officer, economist Julia Pollak of ZipRecruiter and journalist Peter Gosselin unpack challenges for older workers.
Abortion Coverage After Roe: Personal Stories, Personal Data
July 01 2022
Journalists Covering Abortion Issues Face Urgent New Realities
Post Roe v. Wade, journalists must think critically while reporting on abortion access, marginalized communities and user data privacy.
Service Journalism on Your Beat
June 08 2022
New Journalism Models to Empower Communities and Newsrooms Alike
Focusing on audience needs drives solutions and great stories, says Outlier Media correspondent and Detroit Free Press reporter Miriam Marini.
Justice Through Journalism
May 24 2022
Fair and Accurate Reporting Can (Still) Right Wrongs
Accuracy and fairness elevate reporting on marginalized communities, says MLK50 Editor and Publisher Wendi C. Thomas
Does Poverty Affect Human Epigenetics?
Feb. 25 2022
Or Vice Versa?
While TikTok videos about epigenetics and trauma rack up millions of likes, the science continues to evolve.
A More Accurate View of America
Jan. 13 2022
Latest U.S. Census Data Reveals a More-Diverse Society Than Was Known
Census officials share new techniques and strategies that yield more accurate measures of race and ethnicity.
Keeping Teens From Crime: What Works?
Dec. 03 2021
Chicago’s “Choose to Change” Program Reduces Arrests of Youth for Violent Crimes
At the University of Chicago Crime Lab, researchers explore ways to keep at-risk kids out of crime – and partner with schools to put theory into practice.
A War on Minority Women?
Dec. 01 2021
Women’s Drug Arrests Are Up 216% Since 1985
U.S. is an outlier in how many women it imprisons. Many are abuse survivors languishing in a criminal justice system built for men.
Reporting on Kids and the COVID Vaccine
Nov. 19 2021
Cutting Through Misinformation
Tips for reporters covering the coronavirus vaccine for children — and how it will impact families, schools and more.
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