Fostering the Future Together initiative focuses on childhood in the “digital era.” First Lady Melania Trump announced her new Fostering the Future Together initiative at the United Nations’…
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Education Department Alerts State Education Officials of Ed-Flex Authority
The department sent a letter outlining the application for the ability to opt out of certain programs without waivers. The Education Department sent a letter to all chief…
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Vaccine Advisory Committee Raises Age Recommendation for MMRV Vaccine
The panel opts for separating the chicken pox vaccination to reduce possible seizures in toddlers. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the vaccine advisory panel for the…
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MAHA Commission Announces Strategy to Address Childhood Chronic Diseases
HHS, USDA, EPA, NIH, and FDA join in multi-agency effort with more than 120 initiatives to improve children’s health nationwide. The Make America Healthy Again Commission, chaired by…
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First Lady Visits with UK Children and Scouts
The president and first lady experienced a delay in their departure from England due to a Marine One mechanical issue. First Lady Melania Trump toured Queen Mary’s Dolls’…
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NIH to End Funding for Research Using Aborted Human Tissue
Seventeen grants, initially approved under the Biden administration, will not be renewed beyond 2026 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health…
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HHS Reinforces Religious and Conscience Exemptions from Childhood Vaccine Mandates
Civil rights director says, “Explicit religious exemptions, state religious freedom laws may limit vaccine mandates that substantially burden religious exercise.“ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…
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Education Secretary Responds to “Nation’s Report Card”
The annual report shows the lowest 12th-grade math and reading proficiency since 1992. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) issued its annual report on student proficiency levels…
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FDA Advocates for Child-Resistant Packaging for Nicotine Pouches
The agency issued an advisory to consumers and a request to manufacturers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued cautions and recommendations on preventing children from accessing…
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“Trump Accounts” Propose Long-Term Savings for U.S Children
The plan includes government seed deposits, parent and employer contributions, and stock-based investments. The Council of Economic Advisers has outlined a proposal under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill…
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