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2.3K► Reports2024 Black LGBTQ+ youth report
Despite solemn statistics, Black LGBTQ+ youth are finding the confidence to own their space.
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632GrantsGreater Boston disadvantaged community safety net grants
GRANT FOCUS: Basic/Essential Needs, Disadvantaged Communities, Childcare, Food Security, Boston | Amount: $50,000 | Deadline: Mar. 1, 2024
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1.0KNewsSchools are sending more kids to psychiatrists out of fears of campus violence, prompting concern from clinicians
Psychiatrists say schools frequently inequitably apply, misuse and misunderstand psychiatric evaluations.
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1.4KNewsThis NYC teen wants therapy. Her mom isn’t so sure.
Mental health treatment for teens is usually more effective when parents are on board.
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2.2KNewsActive shooter training: State-specific requirements for schools and law enforcement
Only two states have laws that require active shooter training for all officers.
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4.8KNewsA history of holding parents responsible for their kids’ crimes
About three-quarters of school shooters obtain their guns from a parent or another relative.
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5.5KOpinionAI can help − and hurt − student creativity
Teaching students to think creatively versus relying on AI for answers is important.
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1.2KGrantsSouth Carolina school arts education support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Arts Education, Arts, Teacher/Educator Support, School, South Carolina | Amount: Up to $2,500 | Deadline: Mar. 5, 2024
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1.7KNewsStates bet big on career education but struggle to show it works
Only 27 states maintain data systems that connect education and employment information.
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1.4KNewsHow one district has diversified its advanced math classes — without the controversy
This district added tutoring and non-test-based ways for students to qualify for advanced math.
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820GrantsInclusion advancement and education program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Inclusion, Anti-hate, Bullying, Antisemitism, Discrimination/Prejudice, Education | Amount: $25,000 - $75,000 | Deadline: Feb. 23, 2024 (LOI)
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601GrantsHawaii middle school student transition improvement grants
GRANT FOCUS: Education, Middle School, School Transition, Student Achievement, Hawaii | Amount: $7,500 | Deadline: Feb. 19, 2024
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1.1KNewsEmpty display cases, hungry kids, disrupted production: NYC’s cafeteria cuts send shockwaves
The circumstances surrounding the school food budget cut are still somewhat murky.
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1.2KNewsYouth as Solutions: Peacebuilding in Action opportunity
Teams will be awarded $1000 to implement collaborative service-learning experiences March through September.
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1.1KGrantsConflict resolution, civic engagement and youth leadership team support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Civic Engagement, Democracy | Amount: $1000+ | Deadline: Feb. 27, 2024
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911NewsK-12 enrollment fails to emerge from pandemic, federal data shows
The release from the NCES shows enrollment was still 2% less than 2019 figures.
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1.8KGrantsLos Angeles region education, healthcare, homelessness and social justice program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Los Angeles Education, Health, Healthcare, Homelessness, Social Justice | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Mar. 1, 2024
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4.0KEditor's PickAbout Changing the Odds Remix
The Remix is a collaboration between Youth Today and Knowledge to Power Catalysts.
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2.8KOpinionAddressing 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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1.9KNewsPrivate schools, public money: School leaders are pushing parents to exploit voucher programs
The more voucher money families receive, the less schools must offer in financial aid.
