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Don’t Call Them Dropouts – Understanding the Experiences of Young People Who Leave High School Before Graduation
A report from America’s Promise Alliance and its Center for Promise at Tufts University which paints a vivid picture of the experiences...
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Housing for Youth Aging out of Foster Care
A report released by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development which documents the current inadequacy of housing support systems for...
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2.6KHighest Maltreatment Rates Among Underserved Blacks, Native Americans
Approximately one in eight children will suffer maltreatment by the time they turn 18, according to a recent study.
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Brown at 60: Great Progress, a Long Retreat and an Uncertain Future
A research report analyzing the state of school segregation 60 years after "Brown v Board of Education."
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Children, Teens, and Reading: A Common Sense Media Research Brief
A research review charting trends in reading rates and reading achievement over time among kids and teens in the United States.
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High School Disconnection: Insights from the Inside
A research report exploring high school disengagement through the voices of school administrators and staff, intermediary organization leaders, and youth.
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Newsmakers | May-June 2014
Judy Belk - Danette Howard - LaVerne Evans Srinivasan - Nicole Pittman, Esq.
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Newsmakers | March-April 2014
Marie N. Williams, J.D. - Jennifer Sirangelo - Bart Lubow - Jen Pittman - Kim Moore Bailey
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Four Tribes to Create Juvenile Diversion Programs
Four American Indian tribes in South Dakota, Colorado and Minnesota will be setting up programs to aid youth who otherwise might be...
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588Youth Sports, Concussions Focus of White House Summit
In an effort to raise awareness and commit funding toward brain injuries, the White House on Thursday held a conference dedicated to...
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1.1KMaking Arts Programs Sing
“Engagement in the arts not only allows young people to express themselves and unleash the power of their imaginations, but also can...
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After-school Arts Program Success
The November 2013 Wallace Foundation report, “Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs from Urban Youth and Other Experts,” lists...
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2.4KBoat-building in the Bronx
Inside a brick building, with wooden floors splattered with paint, sawdust in the air and loud power tools, teenagers in goggles bang...
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4.9KFor American Indian Youth, Traditional Culture Has Power
Every Monday night, families flock to the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, Oregon.
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2.1KLife after Juvenile Detention
Of all the birthdays Julie Kisaka remembers from her childhood, one clearly stands out among the rest. “There’s nothing worse than celebrating...
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1.9K‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ create Atlanta haven for homeless LGBTQ youth
Rick Westrook remembers the day he tried to find a place in Atlanta for a homeless teenager to stay overnight. He'll never...
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978Innovative Programs Stem Summer Learning Loss
In Boston, fourth-graders in a public school spend summer mornings reading, talking about and researching ecosystems, then head out to Massachusetts marshes...
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1.4KCherokee Youth on the Air
Cherokee Youth in Radio is one of several programs in North Carolina centered on giving voice to young adults of Native American...
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Children’s Cereals: Sugar by the Pound
A comprehensive analysis by the Environmental Working Group.
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The Learning Curve 2014
An international education report by the Economist Intelligence Unit and published by Pearson.
