(NAPSI)—When it comes to educating children and giving parents a choice in the process, some states have been found better than others. Here’s a look at the ones the experts on school choice at EdChoice voted to win last year’s educational choice yearbook superlatives. Most Empowering: Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program Indiana’s program helps more families Read More …
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HEALTH AWARENESS It’s Time To Show Your Kidneys Some Love
(NAPSI)—When it comes to internal organs, hearts tend to get all the attention. But when your kidneys don’t work, the rest of you won’t work, either. That’s why now is a good time to show these two fist-sized organs on either side of your spine some love. It’s time to “Heart Your Kidneys.” What Your Read More …
OUR POLICE Soft Skills, Community Relations Are Necessities To Improve Policing Efforts In 2017
(NAPSI)—Police officers today face very different challenges than a decade ago. Social media and an increase in overall visibility of officers’ actions place them under increased scrutiny, and may have fueled disconnect between law enforcement and the communities they protect. According to a Gallup survey, only 58 percent of whites and 29 percent of African Read More …
OUR HERITAGE Irving Burgie: The Man Who Put Calypso Music On The Map
(NAPSM)—While many Americans may be surprised to learn just where some of the best-known and beloved calypso songs originated, for those in the know, the name Irving Burgie springs to mind. Burgie is the creator of such songs as “Day-O,” “Jamaica Farewell,” “Island in the Sun” and many more, and his talent and achievements have Read More …
OUR SCHOOLS Five Ways To Help Kids Stay In School And On The Path To Success
(NAPSM)—Most parents know that school attendance is important—after all, we want our kids to have the best possible chance of doing well in school and achieving their dreams. But many parents also know that getting their kids to school every day isn’t always easy. Kids get sick or they worry about facing bullies. Sometimes kids Read More …
OUR HEALTH Chronic Hepatitis C Affects 3.5 Million People In The United States, Yet Half Are Unaware They Are Infected
(NAPSM)—In 2001, William Yarbrough was looking forward to his future. He had relocated his family to Durham, N.C., to pursue his dream job and adopted two young children—growing his family of four to six. He decided to visit his doctor to find out why he was feeling constantly fatigued and was shocked when the results Read More …
Keeping Kids’ Brains From Going On Vacation During Summer Break
(NAPSM)—With millions of children across the U.S. on summer break, now is an important time to focus on the year-round support kids need to ensure their development doesn’t go on vacation. To do this, YMCAs across the country are helping kids have “the best summer ever” by dedicating thousands of hours to youth development. By Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Why And Where African-American Kids Can Learn To Swim
(NAPSM)—Drowning is a leading cause of death among children ages 5-14, especially amongst minorities. Considering 70 percent of African-American children don’t know how to swim (according to the USA Swimming Foundation), this is a serious threat, but one that can be mitigated via awareness and education. The Problem African-American children are less involved in competitive Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES How Blinded Veterans Help Themselves And Others To A Better Quality Of Life
(NAPSI)—According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) statistics, there are over 130,000 legally blind veterans in America. Every year, another several thousand are added to the number either because of combat injuries, age, illness or other factors. What’s Being Done Fortunately, they’re not simply left in the dark. All over the country, the VA has Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES Homeschooling—The Original School Choice
(NAPSI)–While many families are considering area schools for their children, an increasing number of families are opting to homeschool their children. Since its rebirth in the 1970s, homeschooling has rapidly grown. Currently, more than 2.3 million students are involved in K−12 home education. More than 2,000 homeschool groups across the country are participating in National Read More …