Pay-to-play sports fees benching many lower-income kids
Pay-to-play sports fees plus other expenses like equipment and transportation are adding up to lower sports participation for kids who can't afford to play.
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May 2012
Concussions & sports: Parents’ perspectives on a growing health concern
Following the suicide of former NFL star Junior Seau, there has been a flood of attention given to the impact of concussions and head injury on the long-term health of athletes. Concussions are not only a health concern for professional athletes. They also occur frequently in children and teenagers who play school sports.
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Tough times resulting in pay-to-play fees for school sports: Upcoming report
Sports offer many health and education benefits for teens. But due to continuing budget challenges, schools have had to tighten their belts when it comes to funding for athletics.
Many middle and high schools now charge a fee for students who participate in sports. These “pay-to-play” fees are sometimes charged per school year or sometimes charged for each sport a student plays.
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Expectant moms on opiate drugs: A rising health concern for infants
About one baby is born each hour withdrawing from opiate drugs because their mother was taking painkillers or illicit drugs during pregnancy.
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