Youth Today
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2.7KNewsHow San Francisco Supports Its Neediest Kids In Virtual Learning
When Maria Su walked into the Tenderloin Recreation Center in San Francisco recently, she saw kids from different schools sitting at desks...
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2.2K► ReportsChallenges and Opportunities in Addressing Rural Youth Homelessness
Researchers at Chapin Hall discuss the challenges that rural communities face when it comes to dealing with youth homelessness and make recommendations...
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1.9KOpinionOur Maryland Coalition Supports Evidence-based Programs For Black, Brown Communities
Gun violence in Maryland disproportionately impacts young Black and brown men and, increasingly, women. Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence has led the...
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1.1KGrantsIncreasing Gender, Racial and Geographical Diversity in STEM Fields Project Grants
GRANT FOCUS: Women/Girls, Racial Inequality, STEM, Job/Career Training, Youth Development | Amount: Up $100,000 | Deadline: Jan. 21, 2021
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6.3KOpinionA Day In the Life Of New ER Tech During COVID-19
I was excited to work toward fulfilling the prerequisites for graduate school. My ultimate dream is to work as a physician assistant...
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1.4KGrantsInnovative Economic and Community Development During COVID Program Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Economic Development, Community, Health, Safety | Amount: Up to $750,000 | Deadline: Dec. 3, 2020
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1.0KGrantsFarm-to-School Healthy Lunch Program Grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Health, Food Access, School Lunch, Nutrition | Amount: Up to $100,000 | Deadline: Jan. 8, 2020
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1.6KOpinionWhat Do Youth With Disabilities Think About the Stimulus Packages?
Starting in April, as a response to the COVID-19 emergency, the U.S. government issued a round of stimulus checks to American citizens...
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1.7KNewsReducing Student Vote Would Hurt Young People’s Well-being, Experts Say
The youth vote took center stage this week when a leaked video showed a Republican activist rejoicing that fewer college students might...
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1.4KGrantsYouth-Led Racial and Social Justice Activism Support Grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Activism, Racial Justice, Social Justice, Civic Engagement | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Nov. 30, 2020
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2.2KNewsParks Can Serve Youth During Pandemic But Raise Questions About Lack of African-American History
Some national and state parks are realizing that is missing information and taking steps to present a fuller picture, according to Candi...
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2.5K► ReportsAll Black Lives Matter: Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth
The Trevor Project uses data collected from a national survey of over 2,500 Black LGBTQ youth to provide a comprehensive look at...
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1.9KOpinionGun Violence Can Be Reduced With Incremental Changes, As With Car Safety
Flash forward to today. Death by gun violence has surpassed motor vehicle deaths nationwide, and mass shootings are an everyday occurrence. There...
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1.8KOpinionKnowing Students’ Story Helps You Co-write Next Chapter With Them
MICHAELJAYBERLIN/SHUTTERSTOCK “A story is based on what people think is important, so when we live a story, we are telling people around...
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1.2KGrantsPacific NW Disadvantaged Youth Development Program Grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Mentoring, Academics, College Readiness | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Ongoing (LOI)
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1.3KGrantsInnovative Remote Learning Resource Development Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Education, Remote Learning, Distance Learning, Education Innovation | Amount: $1,000 - $8,000 | Deadline: Ongoing
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1.4KGrantsNew Orleans Area Disadvantaged Child/Youth Development, Education and Job Training Grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Development, Education, Job/Career Training, Literacy, Summer Learning, Louisiana | Amount: $10,000 - $30,000 | Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020
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2.0KOpinionWhat Do Youth With Disabilities Think About Recent Protests?
Amid a global pandemic there have been protests and unrest in the United States in reaction to cases of police brutality and...
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1.7K► ReportsYouth Justice Under the Coronavirus: Linking Public Health Protections with the Movement for Youth Decarceration
A new report from the Sentencing Project discusses how the juvenile justice system has responded to COVID-19 and makes a number of...
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1.8KOpinionFor Community Policing to Work, We Need Investment, Stronger Partnerships
Since COVID-19 hit, communities like New York City's East Harlem have been dealing with multiple diseases: a deadly virus, the ongoing effects...
