Checking in on the State of America’s Kids: Hunger, Censorship and Fear (with Becky Pringle)
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by American families, including food insecurity, censorship in education, and fears stemming from immigration policies.
It’s been a harrowing year for many families. The Trump administration’s budget cuts are giving tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of funding healthy meals for students experiencing food insecurity; legislatures are banning books and attacking LGBTQ+ students; and immigration crackdowns are leaving many students afraid to go to school at all. Families have had a lot to be worried about—more than just tests and grades—this year. What are students, parents, and teachers worried about—and...
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