As a proposal to raise the Child Tax Credit advances in Congress, a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities highlights the good it could do for
View the full data brief here. All Texans are worthy of mental health support, yet Texas adolescents and teens are particularly vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of depression and suicidal
There are more than 73 million children under 18 living in the U.S., and over seven million of them call Texas home. The biennial Texas Kids Count report brings together
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2023 Texas AFT and Every Texan commented Wednesday on the $16 billion fiscal note for CSHB100 and its private school voucher over the next five
Keeping Eligible Texans Enrolled in Medicaid in 2023 and Beyond View this checklist as a PDF here. Download an Unwinding tip sheet here. Children and pregnant women face multiple barriers
Texas is home to 10% of all children under 18 living in the United States. The nearly 7.5 million children living in Texas reflect the nation’s growing diversity. The number
I picked up my fifth-grade daughter from school, excited to hear about her first day. As we chatted, she reluctantly offered, “Mami, this year I’ll sit on the floor for
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book today. The report includes recent household data for all 50 states and analyzes how children and families are
This week, the new Texas House Select Committee on Health Reform will begin hearings on its ambitious and important list of interim charges, from tackling the growth of health care
Some public officials believe more teachers should be allowed to carry guns, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, who believes more school staff should be trained and possibly armed to respond
