Making Kids Our Nation's Top Priority

Four Back-to-School Trends On Teachers' Minds

September 7, 2021

From social emotional learning to family engagement, educators are focused on supporting their students through another uncertain year.

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A Helping Hand for the High Cost of Child Care

September 14, 2017

New Bill in Congress Would Offer Parents Much-Needed Relief

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Common Sense Announces 9 More Bills in Congress That Are "For" or "Against" Kids

August 10, 2017

Common Sense Legislative Ratings help you learn about bills that impact kids and hold your legislators accountable.

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Correcting gender stereotypes: Even lawmakers can make a difference

June 29, 2017

Gender stereotypes in media have real consequences for kids and adults. Public policies that value caretakers of both genders can help break this mold.

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Tampons, Teachers, and Teddy Bears, Oh, My!

May 4, 2017

Common Sense Kids Action releases its 2017 California legislative ratings.

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Breathing Room: Why Kids Need Environmental Protections

April 19, 2017

This Earth Day, we need to be aware of the new threats to kids’ health.

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Common Sense Parents Stand Up For Kids

March 20, 2017

Last week, over 200 kids and parents from all over California met with legislators to make their voices heard on behalf of kids.

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Healthy child, happy parent

February 21, 2017

With Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), the Bill of Rights for Children Youth in California, California's leaders can invest in a health care system that works for all kids and families.

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Spending Time with Loved Ones

February 14, 2017

Common Sense Kids Action supports Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in California, because supportive family environments are essential to ensuring that every child has an opportunity to thrive.

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What Can California Do to Help Families Find High-Quality Affordable Child Care?

February 8, 2017

With Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in California, we can commit to ensuring every child has what they need to thrive.

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