This 1.1 million decrease was the first decline in the number of uninsured children since 1995. Of the 10.8 million uninsured children, 4.4 million were White, 3.4 million were Hispanic, and 2.1 million were Black. Calculations by the Children's Defense Fund, October 2000. They can now choose to listen to the exhibit brochure and the script texts recorded on audiocassette. The project opens the Smithsonian's vast resources to people who cannot read standard print including people who are blind or have low vision, people with learning disabilities and people with mobility limitations.
Researchers say that hungry kids often act up in class and have trouble concentrating.
NGI will promote integrated and innovative programs that employ a comprehensive service delivery system appropriate to the unique developmental and culturally specific needs of girls and their families. A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that many parents are supportive of existing sex education courses and would like the curriculum to cover more topics. However, the parents surveyed reported that they would like schools to further address issues often labeled controversial, such as abortion and sexual orientation, as well as teach communication and coping skills. Their concerns are practical, not political. The typical class these students take today is co-ed and is taught as part of health education.