Youth Today
Opinion
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3.5KAddressing student absenteeism, tutoring and after-school programs to meet new White House goals
The agenda offers detailed roadmaps to help states better use existing data and funds.
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5.1KStudents with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports
This violates the civil rights of students with disabilities and devalues their athletic skills.
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2.3KQ&A: Healing from child sexual abuse is often difficult but not impossible
Abuse disclosure, consistent support from safe adult caregivers, and therapy are important for recovery.
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2.7KStudents do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
Not only do teachers benefit from improved mental health, but their students do, too.
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2.9KHow AI can help create assessments that enhance opportunities for all students
Artificial intelligence could make tests more learner-centered and personalized, with a whole-child emphasis.
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5.4KWhat social robots can teach America’s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?
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2.2KI lost a friend to gun violence when I was in high school. Now, I counsel Chicago students facing similar pain.
In the spring of ninth grade, a murder at a party changed my life.
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2.9KIntegrating the arts into STEM fields: What I learned by writing a play
Will the evil genius claiming the arts are less important keep the arts out?
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1.9KJust as dams can make rivers healthy, balanced learning systems bolster schools
Schools must balance standardized education with nurturing diverse talents.
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1.8KWhy university leaders must resist dangerous calls to silence student speech
It is precisely in moments like this one that free speech is most important.
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1.9KTrauma-informed ‘hubs’ reduce Chicago youth incarceration
The hubs, administrators say, follow best practices and principles of trauma-informed youth development and rehabilitation.
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4.7KStudents could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later
Research shows sleep deprivation worsens memory, learning ability, attention span, creativity, and school attendance.
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3.9K7 AI trends that could reshape education in 2024
AI will transform learning to be relevant and engaging while preparing students to succeed.
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3.0KTeaching 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.
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3.2KSandra 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.
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3.4KShifting from systems to ecosystems thinking: Why does it matter?
Looking at the full OST learning ecosystem could reveal less costly, more sustainable options.
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3.4KImagine a STEM pathway where BIPOC girls belong, persist and thrive
Girls of color are expected to persist in STEM with no sense of belonging.
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A brilliant solution to empowering the youth workforce
Funders are finding innovative ways to respond to inequities borne by the youth workforce.
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6.4KJuvenile justice staffing crisis: Time to reimagine our approach
The staffing crisis both jeopardizes the safety and well-being of employees and youth detainees.
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23.2KWhat are wellness rooms, and why do schools need them?
Schools are creating dedicated spaces where students can relax and regroup.
