Among 12-to-17-year-olds in Richmond, white kids have up to three times the vaccination rates of Black children 

Virginia Department of Education - VDOE Deputy Superintendent of the Division of Early Childhood Education Jenna Conway was featured in an eye-opening panel hosted by The Brookings Institution on "The Future of Early Childhood Education after COVID-19"

How to Help Families and Staff Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Outbreak 

Support child care, paid leave and the expanded Child Tax Credit. Take ACTION HERE!

NextUp - Registration for the fall session is now open! Wonderful program providers are back with live, virtual programs through our online portal. These programs are available to all RPS middle school students. Classes will take place afterschool Monday through Thursday each week. Classes begin on Monday, October 4th. Register HERE!

What do you do when a friend posts a pic of their baby in an unsafe sleep environment? Here is some advice. 

How you can use physical activity to help a child with ADHD 

Points of Light - Join the next conversation, “From Critical Race Theory to Racial Literacy: Shifting the Focus in K-12 Education.” on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. for a discussion led by Morehouse College that identifies policies and dives into how educators, mentors and community organizations can authentically engage in conversation and take action that dismantles inequities in education. Register HERE!

Check out this AWESOME segment on Channel 12 discussing the FREE texting program! And then, sign up HERE!