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Mattel Adds an Autistic Barbie to Doll Line Devoted to Showcasing Diversity and Inclusion
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (512+ words) Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with'autism. The goal: to create a Barbie…...
Bell Middle School Becomes a Holiday Hub
3+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) By Olivia Clark, Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, her volunteer team, and several community partners took over Bell Middle School on December 20 for the 79th District Holiday Giveaway, drawing hundreds of community members. The campus became a bustling…...
Caregivers of Young Children Report Difficulty Accessing Essentials from Food Pantries
3+ week, 4+ day ago (119+ words) By RAPID Survey Project One in four parents of children under age 6 look to food pantries for support Types of things parents of young children need from food pantries, overall Caregivers of young children express concerns about some of the…...
Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration is Taking a Toll on Child Care Workers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (714+ words) By Moriah Balingit, AP Education Writer And in October, the school scrapped its beloved Hispanic Heritage Month parade, when immigrant parents typically dressed their children in costumes and soccer jerseys from their home countries. ICE had begun stopping staff members,…...
Students Lead Fourth Annual Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) PHOTOS: Cate Cook, Parent Volunteer " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PXL_20251114_153657122.TS-000-e1764707324989.jpg?fit=222%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PXL_20251114_153657122.TS-000-e1764707324989.jpg?fit=521%2C705&ssl=1" />Hundreds of students, families, and community members from Gage Elementary, Pershing Middle, and Patrick Henry High School came together on Friday, November 14 Hundreds of students, families, and community members from Gage…...
Why A Child’s “Next 1,000 Days” Are Critically Important
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (457+ words) By National Institute for Early Education Research via NNPA Newswire The National Institute for Early Education Research reports that a robust and growing body of international research shows that too many children across the globe are not receiving nurturing care…...
Lincoln High’s Homecoming Tradition Spans Three Generations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) Homecoming season at Lincoln High School is always special " but this year, it became history." On the fall night of October 17, 2025, under a waning crescent moon, comets, meteor showers and football stadium lights, Senior King David Christopher Dunn was crowned…...
How Local Flexibility in Head Start Drives Community-Based Decisions
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (79+ words) By National Head Start Association Head Start programs create engaging environments to encourage children's natural curiosity and exploration and foster a love of learning." Head Start addresses critical health and nutrition needs so that children are fully ready to learn…...
A Forum on Pathways To Public Leadership
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) [people in panel]The Southeastern Live Well Center was the location for a powerful discussion last Saturday afternoon, presented by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon XI Omega…...
New Guaranteed Income Program Supports High Risk Mothers and Babies
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (469+ words) Don't miss out on today's news Stay informed! Stay empowered! Join our FREE newsletter today! By'Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County is partnering with the San Diego Foundation on a new guaranteed income program for…...