Hanna Skandera Journalist Profile

Articles

Issue for February 27, 2025

1 month ago | townline.org | Sheldon Goodine |Hanna Skandera |Mary J. Grow |Roland D. Hallee

Issue for February 27, 2025 Town of Fairfield leads climate resiliency informational sessions The Town of Fairfield’s Economic and Community Development Committee (FECDC) is partnering with the State of Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership to host a series of four public informational sessions on climate resiliency… Community Volunteers build raised beds for China Community Garden On Saturday, February 8, a group of dedicated volunteers came together to build 36 raised garden beds for the...
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

2 months ago | newmedia-wi.com | Hanna Skandera

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

2 months ago | chestercounty.com | Hanna Skandera

By Hanna SkanderaParticipating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experienceâ€”or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
No child should be priced out of playing sports - Clay Today

Jan 23, 2025 | claytodayonline.com | Hanna Skandera

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience – or at least it used to be. Fewer American children are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless children on the sidelines. It is important to reverse this trend. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

Jan 21, 2025 | sierrabooster.com | Hanna Skandera

By Hanna SkanderaParticipating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience -- or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
No Kid Should Be Priced Out Of Playing Sports

Jan 20, 2025 | gloucestercitynews.net | Hanna Skandera |Dorothy Philbin |Joe Ball

By Hanna SkanderaParticipating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience -- or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
GUEST OPINION | Inauguration Day: A civics teaching moment

Jan 19, 2025 | gazette.com | Hanna Skandera

Every four years, Inauguration Day offers us a live civics lesson. It’s a moment not only for adults to reflect, but an opportunity to discuss with young people the state of our nation with — and how we as citizens can help steer its future. Sadly, many Americans overlook these teachable moments such as the beginning of a new presidential term.
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

Jan 1, 2025 | salon.com | Hanna Skandera

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development. Simply put, the well-being of our nation hinges, in part, on our investments in youth sports today.
Skandera and Carney: Adults as well as kids need civics lessons

Nov 29, 2024 | news-journal.com | Hanna Skandera |Michael Carney

In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students. More than 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year. Their enthusiasm highlights a critical gap in our education system and offers a potential solution. The stark reality is that civic education in America has been neglected for decades.
Hanna Skandera and Michael Carney | To restore faith in U.S. democracy, adults as well as kids need civics lessons

Nov 25, 2024 | tribdem.com | Hanna Skandera |Michael Carney

In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students. More than 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year. Their enthusiasm highlights a critical gap in our education system and offers a potential solution. The stark reality is that civic education in America has been neglected for decades.