Youth Today
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1.9KNewsVideo shows struggle before foster teen’s death in custody
Surveillance video shows a Black 17-year-old struggling with staff at a Wichita juvenile center last fall before he died after he was...
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2.1KNewsNew approach to teaching race in school divides New Mexico
A proposal to overhaul New Mexico's social studies standards has stirred debate over how race should be taught in schools, with thousands...
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2.0KOpinionAs some detention centers close, reviving “tough-on-crime” is bad policy
Recent surges in homicides and shootings have prompted some who are opposed to juvenile justice reforms to call for a return to...
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1.9KNewsEducators skeptical of states’ plans to solve staffing shortages with bureaucrats, troops
At least three states have called on public employees or National Guard troops to fill in as substitute teachers, bus drivers and...
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2.7K► ReportsA research-based practice guide to reduce youth gun and gang/group violence
The Urban Institute releases a new, research-based guide to help communities reduce youth and gang violence.
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1.4KNewsNCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and...
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3.3KFrom the BureausQ&A: Girls Inc.’s Stephanie Hull on fast-tracking virtual support during the pandemic
When Stephanie Hull was a kid, long before she became the CEO of Girls Inc., a national organization aimed at helping young...
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1.1KGrantsSouthern Indiana youth program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Development, Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement, Community, Indiana | Amount: Up to $1,000 | Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022
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2.3KNewsNew bill seeks to remove Tennessee judge who illegally jailed children
Since 2000, Judge Donna Scott Davenport has overseen the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, where the county jailed kids in 48%...
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3.1KOpinionThe Remix with Karen Pittman: Bringing community educators into classrooms
In his December 3 Q&A with Brian Rinker, Michael Funk discusses California’s historic investment in afterschool and summer programs. Amidst the excitement...
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2.8KNewsQ&A: Karen Pittman on her next chapter and how the pandemic opened minds
Karen Pittman has been at the forefront of youth development for nearly 50 years, championing a whole-child approach to learning that goes...
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2.4KFrom the BureausUpcoming study aims to gauge prevalence and impact of traumatic brain injury on juveniles in detention
Traumatic brain injury among juvenile offenders will be assessed as part of a three-year research project that’s slated to enroll the first...
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1.4KNewsA digital divide haunts schools adapting to virus hurdles
As more families pivot back to remote learning amid quarantines and school closures, reliable, consistent access to devices and home internet remains...
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2.2KNewsNew Mexico child welfare agency seeks more funding as lawmakers convene
The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), which oversees child protective services, is asking the state Legislature for a $41.5...
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1.1KGrantsIowa/South Dakota community improvement and healthy food access grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Food Access, Community, Iowa, South Dakota | Amount: Up to $100,000 | Deadline: Feb. 16,...
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1.2KGrantsCommunity and youth violence prevention research grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Violence, Community Violence, Violence Prevention, Gun Violence, Research | Amount: Up to $550,000 | Deadline: Mar. 22, 2022
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2.2KFrom the BureausAs COVID-19 lingers, some juveniles facilities rate better than others in health safety
So far, juvenile facilities — 789 of the 1,510 nationwide are detention centers or long-term secure facilities, the remainder are group homes,...
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1.4KNewsNew Mexico education officials miss transparency deadline
An initiative aimed at providing greater accountability for public spending on education missed its inaugural deadline. The New Mexico Public Education Department...
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2.3KNewsSocial workers’ field safety remains concern after killing
Illinois officials are seeking answers after the killing last week of a state child welfare worker during a home visit — the...
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1.9K► ReportsDigital learning for every child: Closing the gaps for an inclusive and prosperous future
UNICEF researchers provide a brief road-map for how to effectively scale up digital learning around the world.
