Youth Today
Guest Opinion Essay
-
909Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness
American young people are reporting historically high levels of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness.
-
1.8KSandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy
“The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool,” O’Connor stated.
-
1.9KShifting from systems to ecosystems thinking: Why does it matter?
Looking at the full OST learning ecosystem could reveal less costly, more sustainable options.
-
2.2KImagine a STEM pathway where BIPOC girls belong, persist and thrive
Girls of color are expected to persist in STEM with no sense of belonging.
-
1.1K
A brilliant solution to empowering the youth workforce
Funders are finding innovative ways to respond to inequities borne by the youth workforce.
-
3.3KJuvenile justice staffing crisis: Time to reimagine our approach
The staffing crisis both jeopardizes the safety and well-being of employees and youth detainees.
-
8.5KWhat are wellness rooms, and why do schools need them?
Schools are creating dedicated spaces where students can relax and regroup.
-
1.3K
Every school a community school. Every community a learning community.
Community schools are one of the most effective, scalable strategies for addressing inequities.
-
1.9KWhen adults tout anti-gay legislation, young people are listening
At 17, I’m experiencing harassment that I didn’t experience when I was 13.
-
2.1KFrom the mouth of babes: Letting young people lead us to a new vision of justice
To create positive change we must listen to the people impacted by juvenile justice.
-
1.7KCritics blast New York schools’ mindfulness minutes, but this teacher is a believer
Breathing exercises had steadied me during the pandemic, keeping my demons at bay.
-
1.6K
Why does public education require public schools?
How can we help schools find opportunities to assess and adjust their roles?
-
1.1KDon’t sabotage our country’s future. Be the person you needed as a kid
This is my advice to school resource officers and police officers in general.
-
1.3K
New pathways toward school and community crossings
Guides can help youth access opportunities and become active players in their community.
-
2.2KVillainizing and restricting social media will worsen, not help, youth mental health
What do youth tell us are the greatest threats to their mental health?
-
1.8KFor children under state supervision, youth service provider support can be a lifeline
Youth service providers play an integral role in supporting the needs of young people.
-
1.8KWhy is a book about love the latest casualty in the book ban culture wars?
Bans are hitting record highs and states are moving to limit teaching of certain information.
-
1.4K
South Dakota afterschool program shows the power of authentically responding to community needs
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has managed to access public funding bottlenecked in school budgets.
-
1.9KTo end the age of incarceration, three communities pioneer a developmental approach
People ages 18-25 are over-represented at every stage of the criminal legal system.
-
1.0KAs Second Chance Pell Grant program grows, more incarcerated people can get degrees – but there’s a difference between prison-run and college-run education behind bars
Only 15% of people earn a college degree or postsecondary certificate during their incarceration.
