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Early Childhood Stakeholders Urge Texas Leaders to Improve Child Care Quality

by Julie Morris | Dec 18, 2018 | Early Childhood Education, Policy, Press Release

In a letter to the Governor, state legislators, and health and human services leaders, 23 organizations and stakeholders in the early childhood field urged for improved childcare quality following a recent Austin American-Statesman investigation into the consequences of lax state policy and oversight of child care.

C@R Presents: Texas School Guide (2nd Edition)

by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Nov 12, 2014 | C@R Blog, Press Release, Uncategorized

DALLAS, TX (November 6, 2014) – CHILDREN AT RISK has released the second edition of the Texas School Guide: Empowering Families to Succeed in Public Education for Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD area public schools, as well as local charter schools. Key stakeholders in...

The State of Parent Education in Houston

by SophekTounn | Oct 24, 2012 | Press Release, Uncategorized

Coalition of organizations come together to increase the availability of effective parent education programs in the community. HOUSTON, TX (October 22, 2012) –Research has demonstrated that parent education has a positive impact on a range of child, family, and...

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

by SophekTounn | Mar 15, 2012 | Press Release, Uncategorized

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...

CHILDREN AT RISK Publishes Journal on Teen Pregnancy

by SophekTounn | Oct 18, 2011 | Press Release, Uncategorized

 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...

CHILDREN AT RISK to Host Press Conference asking Legislators to Re-evaluate Planned Cuts to Mental Health Funding for Children

by Mandi | Feb 23, 2011 | Press Release, Uncategorized

Criminal justice advocates and non-profit community join forces to communicate benefits of preserving Juvenile Mental Health Courts     When: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Where: Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX...
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