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878Three Strikes Reform: Proposition 47 and the Fight Against Inequality
If Proposition 47 passes, thousands of people now incarcerated in California prisons would have their sentences reduced. The estimated savings to the...
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National School Climate Survey – The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in Our Nation’s Schools
The 8th biennial report by the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) which outlines the experiences of LGBT youth in schools...
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1.2KLights On Afterschool Shows What Programs Can Do for Kids, Highlights the Need
Afterschool programs are in the spotlight on Oct. 23, as the fifteenth Lights On Afterschool is celebrated.
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1.8KMedical Journal Prescribes Fixes for ‘Urgent’ Child Health Priorities
Child poverty, hunger, child abuse and neglect, obesity and a lack of health insurance are among “urgent” priorities for children’s health in...
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1.3KYouths Still Need JROTC, They Say
Counselors refer some Los Angeles students to JROTC in an effort to improve their grades and attitudes. The Army Junior Reserve Officers'...
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1.6KYoung Women Organize Around Day of the Girl to Highlight Issues
The same week that Malala Yousafzai, 17, won the Nobel Peace Prize, girls in various countries were speaking out about issues including...
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3.0KReport: Millions of U.S. Children Unsupervised During After-School Hours
Demand for after-school programs far exceeds supply in the United States, particularly among African-American and Hispanic families, a new report says. “America...
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881Budget Woes to Close Maryland Journalism Center on Youth Beat
The nonprofit Journalism Center on Children & Families, a go-to resource for journalists for two decades, will close at the end of...
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Most States Still Funding Schools Less Than Before the Recession
A report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities which shows the troubling tendency of states to not return education-funding to...
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1.5KTrying to Close Gap Between Rich, Poor on College Entrance Tests
The gap in standardized test scores based on income and race starts early and it culminates with the unequal access to expensive...
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College Completion: Comparing AP, Dual-Enrolled, and Nonadvanced Students
The College Board investigates and compares the college/university performance and outcomes of AP, dual-enrollment, and regular course-taking students.
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2.4KHow Much Is Too Much: The Price of Youth Sports
Mo’ne Davis, the 13-year-old girl from Philadelphia who captivated a sports audience with her pitching in the Little League World Series in...
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Linked Learning – Using Learning Time Creatively to Prepare Students for College and Career
The Center for American Progress takes a comprehensive look at the educational effectiveness of Linked Learning, a California-led education reform initiative implemented...
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1.1KTo Build Addiction Recovery Movement, Go Public
Greg Williams wants people recovering from addiction to spark a movement by telling their stories. The director of the documentary film "The...
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719Week in Review: Child Poverty, Youth Development and Safe Spaces
This week on Youth Today: child poverty increased in 35 of the biggest U.S. cities in the past eight years. Creating safe...
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2.2KChild Poverty Rampant in Many of Biggest U.S. Cities
Child poverty increased in 35 of the biggest U.S. cities in the past eight years, and millions of children now live in...
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Illinois Enacts New Health Consent Law for Homeless Youth
Starting this week, unaccompanied minors in Illinois over the age of 14 can consent to routine medical care under a new amendment...
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Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed – Progress Report 2014
An annual report by UNICEF which takes a look at global statistics on newborn survival, analyzing the trends since 1990 and discussing...
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1.2KInterview: US Needs “Rational Policy for Child and Youth Development”
WASHINGTON — Irv Katz comes from a long line of family members who have prided themselves on serving their communities, dating to...
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3.6KCreating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Kids
Harassment is a serious problem for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) youth. Even when harassment is not outright, kids may still...
