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Brian Rollman: Teaching Beyond the Textbook
October 29, 2025
Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with longtime Port Jervis educator and coach Brian Rollman, whose classroom—known to generations of students as “Club 110”—is a haven of positivity and
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Balancing Chaos and Confidence with Carly Walko
September 24, 2025
Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with Carly Walko, a mom, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who turned a personal passion for fashion into the thriving brand ThirtySomethingFashion. Carly shares how
Childhood
October Reforms Begin: Foster Care Overhaul Now Law in NC
September 10, 2025
This summer, North Carolina quietly achieved something extraordinary—and this fall, its impact is about to be felt. Thanks to the determined leadership of Representative Allen Chesser, the Fostering Care in
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Tribal Engagement, Law Enforcement Partnerships Highlight New Child Safety Plan
September 9, 2025
Arizona’s child welfare system is preparing for immediate change following a meeting that brought together families, law enforcement, prosecutors, tribal leaders, and child welfare advocates. The September 3 meeting, convened
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After 10-Year-Old’s Death, Arizona Task Force to Overhaul Child Protection Laws
September 4, 2025
Arizona State Senator Carine Werner is launching a new task force aimed at strengthening child abuse reporting laws following the tragic death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. The bipartisan group will
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Indiana Families to Benefit from New Child Care Licensing Law
September 3, 2025
Indiana families could soon see expanded access to child care thanks to legislation ceremonially signed by the governor and co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute). The new law,
Childhood
Minnesota Reading and Math Proficiency Stalls for Third Consecutive Year
September 1, 2025
Minnesota students are once again confronting a sobering reality: according to the Minnesota Department of Education, just 49.6% of students are reading at grade level and only 45.2% are proficient
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Indiana Sees Largest Reading Gains in a Decade: 6,000 More Third Graders Now Proficient
August 27, 2025
Indiana’s reading overhaul is showing some of the strongest gains in the country, according to new state data released for the 2024–2025 school year. Indiana reports that 87.3% of third
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Building Brighter Futures: North Carolina Children Gain New Protections
August 25, 2025
In a decisive step toward protecting and uplifting North Carolina’s most vulnerable children, Representative Allen Chesser has successfully championed the Fostering Care in NC Act (House Bill 612), now signed
Childhood
Tennessee Arts Commission Awards Grant to New Day Children’s Theater
August 20, 2025
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan of Collierville has secured state funding to help strengthen arts education in his community, announcing this month that New Day Children’s Theater will receive a $5,700
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