Author Archives: Caroline

For Immediate Release: New Data Reveals Significant Cuts to Elementary and Secondary Teaching Positions, Pre-School, and Teacher Support

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Caroline

Amidst steadily increasing student enrollment, loss of teaching and support staff hits Texas’ classrooms Houston, TX (March 13, 2012) – After the 82nd Texas Legislature slashed the public education budget by $5.4 billion, school districts have been faced with difficult … Continue reading →

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Education Reform You Can Believe In

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Caroline

On November 10th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., the Texas Education Center (TEC) will host the TEC Summit 2011—an annual education reform conference designed to provide an open arena for the fluid exchange of information and ideas relating to … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons for Parents to Attend the TEC Summit

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Caroline

1. Provide your Two Cents For Change – Be a part of our innovative call to action as we collect ideas throughout the day and compile them to create “100 Ways You Can Help Reform Education.” This comprehensive resource will … Continue reading →

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New Teen Pregnancy Research Shared at Congressional Briefing

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Caroline

New research recently released in the Journal of Applied Research on Children‘s special Teen Pregnancy issue will be highlighted at an upcoming Congressional Briefing hosted by the National Coalition of STD Directors and partners.  Details on the event can be … Continue reading →

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CHILDREN AT RISK Publishes Journal on Teen Pregnancy

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Caroline

 Authors present findings on previously undocumented research Media Contact:  Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577              HOUSTON, TX (October 18, 2011) – Unplanned teen pregnancy is a significant social and public health issue in the state of Texas, and nationally.  The National Campaign to Prevent … Continue reading →

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A Major Acheivement in the Anti-Trafficking Movement

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Caroline

CHILDREN AT RISK is pleased to announce the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 24 (Van de Putte) today! This omnibus bill is a major achievement in the anti-trafficking movement and strengthens efforts to punish traffickers, end demand, and protect child … Continue reading →

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BigTent Presentations Available to Download

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Caroline

This Thursday CHILDREN AT RISK was busy hosting three sessions at the BigTent Conference:  ‘The State of America’s Schools and Children,’ ‘What Works in Texas…And What Needs to Change,’ and ‘Texas Superintendent Panel on Education.’  Our presentations from these sessions … Continue reading →

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The Launch of the Journal of Applied Research on Children

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Caroline

In 2040, Latino children will make up the majority of Texas’ child population, at a projected two out of every three children.  As we consider the inevitable demographic shifts in our state and nation, we recognize the critical importance of … Continue reading →

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CHILDREN AT RISK @ the BigTent

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Caroline

The BigTent Conference is nearly a month away … will you be joining us? There has been a lot of buzz about this event–one of the largest conferences focused on children to come to our city–but there may remain some … Continue reading →

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