by Julie Morris | Sep 25, 2021 | C@R Blog, Events, Human Trafficking
On September 23rd, 2021, CHILDREN AT RISK celebrated North Texas and honored local leaders working to end human trafficking and child exploitation with our first ever Speaking Up + Speaking Out Luncheon. North Texas community leaders, advocates, and trafficking...
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 | Aug 27, 2021 | C@R Blog, Equity, Events, K-12 Education
Public education is facing a second crisis like no other in years. However, the historic crisis of school segregation prevails into the 21st century and must be addressed to ensure all students have equitable access to academic opportunities. On August 18th,...
by Julie Morris | Aug 9, 2021 | C@R Blog, Events, K-12 Education
Teachers and administrators have spent the past 18 months re-envisioning the possibilities of the traditional classroom and what the future of education may hold for students today. On August 4th, CHILDREN AT RISK hosted “Racial Equity in STEM Education,”...
by Julie Morris | Jul 21, 2021 | C@R Blog, Immigration, Policy
On Friday, July 16, 2021, a federal judge in Texas ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful. Established in 2012, DACA enables certain immigrants to obtain work permits and avoid deportation. The program currently provides a...
by Julie Morris | Jul 14, 2021 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Journals, Publication, Research
Content Warning: Discussion of Suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for 24 hour support. Even before the pandemic, youth...
