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Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Average Child Care Cost for a Baby Exceeds In-State College Tuition in 41 States
And in most states, child care for families with two kids costs more than a mortgage or rent.
Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump
Many of the young plaintiffs have taken part in similar lawsuits before, and won key victories in Montana and Hawaii.
Childhood Malnutrition in Gaza Is “Rising at an Alarming Rate,” UNICEF Warns
More than 5,000 children under the age of 5 were treated for the life-threatening condition last month alone.
Trump Admin Wants to Deport 4-Year-Old Who May Die If She Loses Medical Care
The family received a letter last month stating that their legal status had been terminated.
As Israel Widens Assault on Gaza, Children Are Bearing the Brunt
“It’s the worst it’s ever been,” says a surgeon who has been treating patients at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Trump Cuts Leave Thousands of Kids to Face Immigration Court Alone
The Trump administration is forcing kids — some just toddlers — to represent themselves in deportation proceedings.
Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump’s EPA Reverses Course on Pollution
Environmental advocates point out that children are uniquely susceptible to air pollution and toxic chemicals.
Youth-Led Climate Suit Wraps Up After a Decade of Government Opposition
The landmark lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, has come to a close without ever seeing a trial.
Over 500 People Killed and 900 Wounded Since Israel Broke Gaza Ceasefire
Israel has launched new ground operations in the north of Gaza and continues its ongoing blockade.