by Julie Morris | Sep 15, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Journals, Research, Sleep
Children’s sleep is an integral part of development. Untreated sleep disorders can often have multiple negative impacts on children’s development, health, and long-term wellbeing. Sleep is also an important component of the family dynamic and overall household health....
by Julie Morris | Sep 12, 2021 | C@R Blog, Equity, Sleep
CHILDREN AT RISK investigates the needs of the whole child and looks at the intersections of child-serving sectors. A variety of factors contribute to a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Just like hunger affects a student’s ability to learn or...
by Julie Morris | Sep 10, 2021 | COVID-19, Early Childhood Education, Policy, Publication
Texas Early Childhood Education Newsletter I September 2021 Before the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers were some of the most economically vulnerable businesses in Texas. During the pandemic, Texas families relied on child care providers more than ever for...
by Julie Morris | Aug 30, 2021 | K-12 Education, Policy
Today, August 30th, the Texas House Public Education Committee will hold a hearing on mask mandates. Two school mask-centered bills are up for public discussion. HB 164 (Dutton) would give school districts the flexibility they need to follow public health...
by Julie Morris | Aug 27, 2021 | C@R Blog, Equity, Events, K-12 Education
Education leaders come together to explore the root causes and potential solutions to school segregation in the 21st century. On August 18th, CHILDREN AT RISK hosted “The Resegregation of American Schools: The Economics of Inequity,” a discussion between education...
