The first two nodes of the open-source environmental monitoring network are live, with hundreds more to follow; other cities in the U.S. and abroad will be installing their own networks. Here's what it does (and what it doesn't do). Read more
Kids who witness or experience violence are at risk for mental, physical, and behavioral issues. Intervention, in the form of counseling, could help stem the cycle of violence (and save taxpayer money). Read more
Services available for children in pre-kindergarten years are on the decline. But they're arguably a better, or at least more efficient, investment than K-12 education. Read more
