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21st Century Program Gets Budget Reprieve Until September

By John Holland | 7 hours ago

Millions of low-income kids just got a guarantee they’d have something to do this summer. And so did a cadre of educators and counselors who work to keep them busy, safe and out of trouble.

Out-Of-School Time Organizations Play Pivotal Role

Brittany Fisher grew up in the South End of Hartford, Connecticut, a tough neighborhood where gangs flourished.

When she entered South Middle School in 2002, other students found out her mother was a lesbian, and she was bullied. She became a fighter.

GAO Says Education Dept. Should Up Its Oversight of Federal After-school Program

As after-school programs across the country fear loss of federal funds, a new report from the Government Accountability Office could muddy the waters.

The GAO released a report Wednesday saying the Department of Education needs to improve its oversight of the program by updating the way it measures program outcomes.

Young People Suing Government, Oil Industry Over Climate Change Rally

Coreal Riday-White is an attorney working to hold the U.S. government and the oil industry responsible for climate change, a case that could one day go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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‘Dear Mr. President:’ What Muslim Youth Want President Trump to Know

By Youth Today Staff | February 17, 2017

Teens and young adults in Georgia set the record straight about Islam and speak candidly about what it means to be young and Muslim. This video is part 1 in a series of 3.

Youth-Related News

  • Closing the Gap: Youth Workers Helping Youth of Color
    By Youth Today Staff | May 1, 2017

    Struggling youth, especially those of color, face unique challenges in reaching their goals as they grow up, but according to the educator and OST workers in this visual piece, those growing pains can be alleviated through hands-on mentorship, relatable role models, travel and ambitious goal-setting.

  • Spending Disparities Foster Inequality Among Kids, New Reports Say
    By Stell Simonton | April 26, 2017

    Just as President Donald Trump proposes yanking federal funds serving 1.6 million children after school, new reports show two ways inequality of funding could widen for children.

  • Organizations Undertake Appreciating Youth Work — and Making It Pay
    By Stell Simonton | April 24, 2017

    Jobs in after-school programs aren’t known for their high pay, but this week, at least, employees may be paid extra in appreciation.

  • Students Are ‘Losers’ from DeVos Rollback of College Loan Protections
    By John Holland | April 21, 2017

    Educators, lawmakers and advocates said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ decision to gut loan protections not only hurts student borrowers, but represents a sharp change in the Obama-era philosophy of siding with students over businesses.

  • Funding Cut for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Could Maim After-school for Low-income Kids, Advocates Say
    By Stell Simonton | April 20, 2017

    Each day after school, kids at Community Works in New Orleans can be found gardening, playing sports, programming software, making music and doing theater in activities led by professional artists and instructors.

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Opinion

  • Keep the Light of a College Education Burning Bright for New York’s Foster Youth
    By Regina Calcaterra | April 26, 2017

    Growing up in New York state’s foster care system in the 1980s, I was well aware of the plight of those who age out of foster care without a parent or safety net.

  • NY Bureau Chief Sues State Court Officers for False Arrest
    By Youth Today Staff | April 25, 2017

    Journalist Daryl M. Khan is suing New York state court officers on charges of false arrest and malicious prosecution.

  • Bringing Transgender Justice into Services-based Organizations
    By Eli Erlick | April 24, 2017

    Growing up transgender is never easy. Trans youth face high rates of violence, with more than three-quarters of trans students feeling unsafe in school. The majority have experienced verbal harassment in the classroom, and one-quarter suffer physical harassment.

  • Battling the Ninth Grade Bulge
    By Jodi Grant and Marlyn Torres | April 20, 2017

    Researchers call it the “ninth grade bulge,” and it has nothing to do with weight gain among teenagers. Rather, the term refers to a decades long trend that could prove critical to helping more students graduate high school and go on to successful careers.

  • Safe Spaces: Supportive Environments Are Crucial for Transgender Youth
    By Lonna Hays and Courtney Barthle | April 19, 2017

    The cover of the January 2017 issue of National Geographic was a first for the historic magazine, though at first glance it seems fairly traditional: A striking 9-year-old girl looks confidently into the camera, her rainbow hair in a deep side part, her jawline set. The words “Gender Revolution” splash boldly across her chest, giving a hint to the challenges she faces.

  • Speak out; our democracy demands it
    By Youth Today Staff | April 18, 2017

    In the last issue of Youth Today, we took a stand against the haters who would divide us as one nation under God and dim this great country’s beacon of love, hope and freedom.

  • Renewing CHIP Is Bipartisan No-brainer
    By Carrie Fitzgerald | April 17, 2017

    Though none of us in the child health advocacy world asked for a restructuring of Medicaid funding, we are asking for continued funding for another health coverage program for kids — the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

  • President Trump Targets Immigrants, Youth of Color in First 100 Days
    By Kisha Bird | April 13, 2017

    In his first 100 days, President Trump followed through on several disturbing campaign promises — sparking chaos and fear and setting the stage for even worse actions moving forward. Youth advocates should be particularly alarmed.

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