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United Way opens child care scholarship for local parents enrolled in school
Read full article: United Way opens child care scholarship for local parents enrolled in schoolParents who are seeking a degree or job training may be eligible for subsidized child care scholarships through the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.
Parents block entrance at Uvalde CISD headquarters demanding action against district officers
Read full article: Parents block entrance at Uvalde CISD headquarters demanding action against district officersParents and community members are blocking the entrance to the Uvalde CISD offices until the district's officers are suspended.
Cost to raise a child is now estimated to be more than $300K, research finds
Read full article: Cost to raise a child is now estimated to be more than $300K, research findsEvery caregiver knows the costs associated with raising a child are high but a new report from the Wall Street Journal states that the cost is at a four-decade high.
A-F accountability ratings for San Antonio-area charter school districts
Read full article: A-F accountability ratings for San Antonio-area charter school districtsThe Texas Education Agency released grades this week for each school district and campus across the state, and that includes the charter districts in the area.
TEA releases A-F accountability ratings for San Antonio-area schools
Read full article: TEA releases A-F accountability ratings for San Antonio-area schoolsThe Texas Education Agency released a list of A-F accountability ratings for districts ā the first issued since the coronavirus pandemic caused learning disruptions and teacher shortages across the state.
Head of embattled Texas child abuse investigations resigns after less than a year
Read full article: Head of embattled Texas child abuse investigations resigns after less than a yearDuring Robert āRichā Richmanās short tenure, he oversaw the investigation of parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children and the mishandling of allegations of sex abuse at a foster care facility.
Immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines in demand as students head back to school
Read full article: Immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines in demand as students head back to schoolEven though itās not mandatory, parents in the Southside Independent School District are choosing to have their children vaccinated against COVID-19 at Metro Health pop-up clinics.
What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT ExplainsMore than a dozen laws were passed in 2019 focused on school safety after the Santa Fe school shooting. KSAT Explains what is in those laws and what other measures state officials have taken since the laws were enacted.
Milk bank in need of donors amid rising demand due to infant formula shortage
Read full article: Milk bank in need of donors amid rising demand due to infant formula shortageEmpty shelves and desperate parents have become a common sight around the country because thereās not enough infant formula. Some parents are now turning to milk banks for help.
Having āThe Talkā: When Should Aging Parents Stop Driving?
Read full article: Having āThe Talkā: When Should Aging Parents Stop Driving?According to statistics from the national highway traffic safety administration, there are more than 30 million senior drivers in the U.S. Many adult children worry about their aging parentās safety and the safety of others. But talking to a parent about driving can be emotional.
Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youth
Read full article: Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youthThe parents of a transgender teenager in Texas say in a lawsuit that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
NEISD responds to concerns about book review process
Read full article: NEISD responds to concerns about book review processThe North East Independent School District is clarifying its decision to review hundreds of books currently in their libraries that may be seen as inappropriate to certain school age children.
South Texas Pride Q&A: Nonprofit organization improves quality of life of young LGBTQ+ people, parents in San Antonio area
Read full article: South Texas Pride Q&A: Nonprofit organization improves quality of life of young LGBTQ+ people, parents in San Antonio areaA local nonprofit organization is working to improve the lives of young LGBTQ+ people and their parents in the San Antonio area.
Local parents troubled by deadly Astroworld Music Festival
Read full article: Local parents troubled by deadly Astroworld Music FestivalParents are reevaluating safety measures before sending their children to big events after the deadly Astroworld Music Festival left eight people dead and hundreds injured Friday.
Here are the top 50 baby names for girls and boys in 2021, according to popular parenting website
Read full article: Here are the top 50 baby names for girls and boys in 2021, according to popular parenting websiteBabyCenter is sharing the list of the most popular baby names for girls and boys in 2021.
San Antonio-area school districts reveal COVID-19 quarantine plans
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts reveal COVID-19 quarantine plansSchool is back in session in the San Antonio area, and as more children test positive for COVID-19, school districts are revealing their plans for those who need to quarantine.
Make school supplies shopping a learning experience with these tips for parents
Read full article: Make school supplies shopping a learning experience with these tips for parentsShopping for school supplies can add up for parents, but it also opens up an opportunity to speak with their children about what they can afford at the store.
Sale of unregulated, risky infant sleep products banned
Read full article: Sale of unregulated, risky infant sleep products bannedThe Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to ban the sale of products marketed for infant sleep after more than 100 deaths linked to the unregulated products. Manufacturers have one year to comply with safe sleep standards.
An expected increase in diaper prices will be pain in the butt for parents
Read full article: An expected increase in diaper prices will be pain in the butt for parentsDiaper prices have gone up over the past year and some of the major diaper manufacturers have said that trend will continue this year, according to multiple reports.
These were the top baby names in Texas in 2020
Read full article: These were the top baby names in Texas in 2020The Social Security Administration recently released a list of the most popular baby names in the U.S. in 2020 and now theyāre revealing the most popular baby names for the newest Texans.
Parents of 2 young children hospitalized after rollover crash on Highway 16, deputies say
Read full article: Parents of 2 young children hospitalized after rollover crash on Highway 16, deputies sayThe parents of two young children are hospitalized after they were ejected in a rollover crash on Highway 16 overnight, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. SAN ANTONIO ā The parents of two young children are hospitalized after a rollover crash on Highway 16 overnight, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. The crash happened around 1 a.m., Sunday, in the 20900 block of Highway 16. She was ejected from the vehicle and her husband, who was in the passenger seat, was partially ejected. The crash has been ruled as an accident and alcohol and speed were not a factor.
Youth sports across the U.S. are struggling to find referees
Read full article: Youth sports across the U.S. are struggling to find refereesFootball has a special place in the heart for many Texans, especially high school football. But sometimes that passion can lead to trouble when parents and referees disagree on how a certain play is ruled. And thatās a problem for referees in youth sports. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Sports Officials and published in the Harvard Gazette, adult behavior is the reason more than 75% of high school referees quit. This come as schools across the country are struggling to find referees for their games.
Woman who lost parents to DWI crash dedicates life to help prevent similar incidents
Read full article: Woman who lost parents to DWI crash dedicates life to help prevent similar incidentsSAN ANTONIO ā Erin Crawford-Bowers grew up without her parents after they were killed in a DWI wreck when she was just 8 months old. Now a mother, herself, Crawford-Bowers is hoping to prevent others from experiencing a tragedy like the one her family did 35 years ago. Though Crawford-Bowers was too young to remember the wreck, she does vividly remember how hard it was to grow up without her parents. The mother of two dedicates much of her time working with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization. Proceeds also help raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving in an effort to prevent families from being ripped apart.
Parents can get free childcare on Election Day with Care.com
Read full article: Parents can get free childcare on Election Day with Care.comSAN ANTONIO ā Care.com is partnering with the Armed Services YMCA to provide free childcare services to allow parents to vote on Election Day. In a recent survey conducted by the company, 89% of parents surveyed say planning childcare services is among their top priorities on Election Day. To make voting more accessible, Care.com and the Armed Services YMCA is providing free childcare to parents on Election Day at 27 locations across the country, including two in San Antonio. Hereās how it works:Parents can log onto www.asymca.org/vote to reserve a free 4-hour spot for their children at a local childcare facility, paid for by Care.com , so they can go out and vote safely on Election Day. On Election Day, Nov. 3, parents can simply drop off their kids for their reserved spot at one of the participating ASYMCA locations and head to the polls to vote.
Why itās crucial to acknowledge the race of your adopted child
Read full article: Why itās crucial to acknowledge the race of your adopted childThen they found Trulight127 Ministries, a local foster and adoption agency that runs a foster care campus and offers classes for parents. Because of their skin color, there are certain tools that they need.āHer two sons are Hispanic and her daughter is African American. āOur foster families, especially when theyāre adopting African American children, if you ignore the fact that theyāre African American, you are setting them up to fail. āI didnāt know what to do with my daughterās hair,ā Megerson said. RELATED: Hope for a Home: Adoption questions answered
Study: San Antonio one of the top U.S. cities where adults live with their parents
Read full article: Study: San Antonio one of the top U.S. cities where adults live with their parentsSAN ANTONIO If youre an adult and you still live with your parents, youre not alone. San Antonio was named third among the top U.S. cities with adults living with their parents, whether its due to the economic downturn, high rent costs or a number of other factors. A total of 24.7% of non-students, between the ages of 25 and 40, are living with their parents in San Antonio, according to the study. The study also revealed that adult men were more likely to live with their parents than adult women, particularly in New Orleans and San Antonio. To clarify, the study did not differentiate whether these adults lived in their parents household or whether the parents lived with them -- just that they were in the same home.
Classroom Confessionals: āWhile teaching remotely is NO easy feat; I think that is presently the best option.'
Read full article: Classroom Confessionals: āWhile teaching remotely is NO easy feat; I think that is presently the best option.'AnonymousIām an elementary teacher with asthma, and I donāt have faith in our school system keeping students and teachers safe. While teaching remotely is NO easy feat; I think that is presently the best option. AnonymousAs a high school teacher AND parent, I believe we must return to school IN-PERSON. AnonymousIām a middle school teacher and I am very concerned for our kids, their parents / family, school staff, and myself. AnonymousWill districts pay for the daily costs of hospital stays, medicine prescriptions and other expenses when teachers, staff, and students become infected?
Parents, teachers work through distance learning despite obstacles
Read full article: Parents, teachers work through distance learning despite obstaclesParents, teachers work through distance learning despite obstaclesPublished: April 29, 2020, 6:25 pmWith schools closed since March, there are rising concerns from the community about distance learning.