education

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Time to book back-to-school wellness exams for kids

USA/BACk TO SCHOOL—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   School will be back in session for students in Nevada  and SoCal in a few weeks.  So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026

Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health issues beach warnings

Southland/Beach Warnings—   July 23, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:   BEACH AREA WARNINGS:   The warning […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Researchers working on improving ice cream

Weekend Feature/Ice Cream Dish—     By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Kids don’t often say they want to be a researcher when they grow up, but they might if they could taste-test what makes good ice cream. Graduate students working in a small lab at New Mexico State University are […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day!

Holidays/July 4,  2026— America’s 250th birthday!   America has never been defined by where we came from, but by what we have chosen to build together. Our story has always been one of progress-imperfect, challenging, and unfinished-but always moving forward because each generation accepted the responsibility to leave our nation… — Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida (@FlaHispanicDems) July 4, 2026 […]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Highlights of the Obama Presidential Center opening and festivities

Chicago/Obama Presidential Center — The Obama Presidential Center is a monument to hope and change. At a pre-opening star-studded bash on June 18, Former President Barack Obama made it clear the center is not about lingering in the past.  He said, “… we designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.”  Instead, the goal is to inspire and nurture.  “We […]
Monday, May 18, 2026

Experts say most strokes are preventable

Health/ Stroke Prevention—   By Isobel Charle, producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    As the nation recognizes American Stroke Month, survivors are encouraging people to learn the warning signs and symptoms to protect themselves and loved ones. Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and they’re currently the number four killer in the country. […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Making an impact with short films about healthy eating

Healthy Foods/Short Films—   By Laura Hatch, producer, Big Sky Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Montana filmmakers are lifting up stories of people improving kids’ health through food. The Community Film Project includes six short films. They are about rural schools and communities getting creative to teach kids about food and good health. The Nk’wsum School in Arlee, […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Barack Obama remembers his mother with praise and a special honor

Mother’s Day—    Recently, former President Barack Obama reflected on his late mother and her influence in his life.  Also, Obama explained the special honor for Ann Dunham installed in the Obama Presidential Center, set to open this summer. Dunham , who die in 1995, was an anthropologist, who championed the cause of women’s  welfare and taught her son many […]