More than half of Tarrant County’s youngest children live in households cost‑burdened by diapers, straining families and local diaper banks. Providers and nonprofits say the shortage is growing.

Hilo Family Court celebrated its annual Adoption Day, finalizing adoptions for 14 children as part of a nationwide tradition, offering a festive and supportive atmosphere for new families.

CCSD partners with UNLV to launch a program that places trained special education teachers in classrooms, backed by a grant offering $6,000 to teachers for tuition and fees.

The City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Schools are hosting an Early Childhood Expo on April 11, inviting organizations involved in early education and family services to exhibit. Registration is open until February 6.

Governor Kathy Hochul launches a $100 million initiative to boost child care facilities in New York, aiming to create up to 10,000 new slots for children.

A $500,000 donation from the Murray ʻohana will help fund Imua's inclusive preschool at the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden and push the nonprofit closer to its $10M goal.

A Plainfield fifth-grader wrote "Cecilia's Journey: Embracing Dyslexia" and helped start a library shelf and lunchtime group to teach classmates that "all brains are beautiful."

A Long Island student, Francesco Allocca, was saved from cardiac arrest by coaches and a custodian during basketball tryouts, with the timely use of CPR and an AED.

A Queens teacher, Alanna O'Donnell, uses a chicken coop at P.S. 177Q to teach life skills to students with disabilities, earning her a $25,000 FLAG Award for excellence.

Moore, Oklahoma is offering parenting workshops on smartphone safety for kids, with sessions on January 17 and April 18 at The Station Recreation Center. Registration is required.

Kauaʻi high school students participated in the Kauaʻi Law and Justice Academy to learn about the legal system through mock trials and meeting professionals.

San Diego County and the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program are collecting new, unwrapped toys at five County airports for children in need during the holiday season.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos have reduced class sizes by over 60%, ahead of 2025-2026 goals, investing $450 million in education and creating 3,700 teacher positions.