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fromNature
1 week ago

Meet the biotech-company founders driven by their child's rare disease

Parents of children with serious medical conditions are increasingly founding biotech companies to seek cures for their children’s diseases.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Parents take issue with calls to hip dysplasia surgery helpline being recorded

Around 200 calls were received by the helpline over the weekend after the audit report by a British surgeon highlighted concern about the high level of potentially unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries in Temple Street Hospital and Cappagh Hospital.
NYC parents
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

School board directors wanted to find new ways to cut costs. They could end up defunding after-school programs

Community support is crucial for after-school programs, impacting thousands of students' lives, education, and family stability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Parents, teachers say Toronto schools already struggling as board mulls big cuts | CBC News

The Toronto District School Board is facing a $58 million deficit impacting educational resources, leading to calls for increased provincial funding.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Bay Area parent calls for baseball season to end after anti-Asian taunts

Parents demand immediate action after racist taunts during a high school baseball game.
Racist chants against Asian players highlight ongoing issues of racism in sports.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

The rise of the child care voter is transforming New York City politics as parents advocate for affordable child care solutions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hot mic picks up Massachusetts school board member insulting parent advocating for disabled student

Gaurav Jashnani, a father advocating for better services for special needs students, revealed harsh insults from the school board that overshadowed his passionate speech.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Default
4 months ago

Parents at East Flatbush elementary school say little-to-no street safety measures available to students

Parents want safety improvements, including a crossing guard, speed bump, and clear crosswalks, at Great Oaks Elementary School due to traffic hazards.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My daughter has cerebral palsy and I'm so proud of how she has opened up other people's eyes to disability'

Accessing disability services for children with cerebral palsy remains difficult for parents.
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