by Julie Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | Events, K-12 Education, Policy
Elections for Trustees for the Houston Independent School District Board are this November! On October 21st, CHILDREN AT RISK hosted a virtual candidate forum. Watch the recording linked below to hear how they plan to address educational inequity, the challenges for...
by Julie Morris | Sep 27, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Policy
The interim provides lawmakers an opportunity to focus on complex issues that impact Texas children, communities, and our state budget. Advocates, child care providers, and stakeholders across Texas suggest interim charges to keep up the momentum.
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 | 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 | Jun 29, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Policy, Publication
Over the last 140 days, Children at Risk monitored thousands of bills, registered support for bills 93 times, provided written testimony 23 times, and provided oral testimony 20 times. Out of our initial legislative priorities, 17 bills ultimately made it to the...