by Children At Risk | Aug 31, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, K-12 Education, Op-Ed
As published in Dallas Morning News, August 31, 2022. Even as families are enjoying the first weeks of the school year, the challenges facing our education system remain more of the same. Many schools still have teacher vacancies and don’t have subject-certified...
by Children At Risk | Jul 13, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, Events, Immigration, Policy, TXFLC
This year, national advocates explored child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education equity, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration. On June 23, 2022, CHILDREN AT RISK hosted their...
by Children At Risk | Jun 24, 2022 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Equity, Events, Health & Nutrition, Parenting, TXFLC
Researchers and advocates gather to discuss federal and state policy implications maternal health outcomes, family planning, and economic justice at first-ever Texas Motherhood Summit. On May 5, Children at Risk and Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) presented...
by Children At Risk | Jun 22, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, Events, Immigration, TXFLC
Texas Racial Equity Collaborative (TREC) explores the intersection of the immigration and racial justice movements during June Rapid Roundtable discussion with advocates. CHILDREN AT RISK hosted its sixth Racial Equity Rapid Roundtable on June 22nd, a monthly...
by Children At Risk | Jun 15, 2022 | C@R Blog, Equity, Immigration, K-12 Education
In 1982, the Court decided that “education has a fundamental role in maintaining the fabric of our society” and “provides the basic tools by which individuals might lead economically productive lives.” As the 40th anniversary of the ruling of Plyler v....
by Children At Risk | May 12, 2022 | C@R Blog, Early Childhood Education, Equity, Research, TXFLC
Dismantling the systemic barriers to provider participation in Texas’ QRIS and increasing access to high-quality ECE for children and families of color. Media Contact: Rashena Flagg, 713.301.4577 On Thursday, May 12, CHILDREN AT RISK and the Texas Racial Equity...