State News articles

Recent articles from State News

Lending, research and the arts.(regulation)
May 1, 2006... Two bills lingering in Congress would have opposite effects on predatory lending practices in the states. One proposal would pre-empt state and local predatory lending laws and adopt a national standard. The other proposal would adopt more stringent laws against deceptive lending and allow...

Trends in caregiver support studied.(states offering service options to family caregivers)
May 1, 2006... Policymakers and program administrators have developed a newfound interest in learning about emerging trends in caregiver support. Forward-looking practices in caregiver support potentially could improve quality of care for adults who receive long-term care in their homes. Eight...

Parents, employers disagree on quality of education.(state sources)
May 1, 2006... A recent report by Public Agenda says American high school students lack the training and desire to enter fields in science or mathematics, including careers critical to United States economic competitiveness. The report shows a disconnect between the expectations of parents and those of...

Is the United States work force slipping?(state sources)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In recent years, economic experts have contended that American workers are not well-prepared for jobs in the new economy. However, experts from the Economic Policy Institute have examined available data and found that much of the evidence to support a skills deficit either contradicts the...

Recess in jeopardy, PTA to the rescue.(elementary schools eliminates recess )(National Parent Teacher Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Nearly 40 percent of American elementary schools have eliminated or are considering eliminating recess, despite experts' conclusions that playtime can be just as vital to a child's social, emotional and educational development as classroom time. Enter the National Parent Teacher...