The world is experiencing a crisis that is reshaping all our lives. In addition to the frightening health threat itself, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended many of our social structures, including schools being closed while educators scramble to develop and deliver distance learning at an unprecedented scale. This crisis is having devastating effects on children who already […]

For over a decade, Children Now and other equity groups fought for accountability and transparency in the funding California provides to schools, to ensure it goes to the students who need it most. Unfortunately, that added regulation hasn’t resulted in better outcomes for kids. It’s led to frustrated school leaders, excessive paperwork, and communities feeling

Teaching the importance of money to kids is crucial for their financial literacy. Starting early instills valuable lessons about budgeting, saving, and responsible spending. In today’s parenting culture, there’s a constant pressure to fill every moment of a child’s day with activities and purchases. It feels like there’s no escape from this cycle. Kids are always expected to