by Julie Morris | Dec 16, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Publication, Research
In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It is nearly impossible for children or young adults to imagine life without Facebook – Instagram plus all the counterparts that came before them! As more kids grow up in this...
by Julie Morris | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication, Research
For more than a decade, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) has ranked and graded Texas public schools to help parents, educators, and community members understand how schools in their community are performing, and to spark dialogue on the quality of public education across Texas....
by Julie Morris | Oct 20, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication
IN THE TIME OF COVID: School Policies & Student Rights COVID-19 changed our public education landscape overnight. Thousands of Texas schools and nearly 5.5 million students had to adapt to new policies and health guidelines. As schools grapple with COVID’s...
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 25, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Journals, Publication, Research
Climate change is a global emergency, but its impacts are not equally distributed across our society. Children, especially children in economically disadvantaged or historically marginalized communities, bear the greatest impact. From increasing exposure to pollution...
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...
