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In March 2025, Knowledge to Power Catalysts stepped in to give Youth Today a temporary home to secure its 35+ year legacy. We are pleased to announce that Youth Today has a new permanent home. The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to announce that it is the new publisher of Youth Today and the fiscal sponsor of the Alliance for Youth Thriving as part of a deeper partnership with Karen Pittman and Merita Irby, thought leaders in youth development and education who are joining IEL as senior fellows. Read more

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