Youth Today
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1.9KOpinionQ&A: Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools
America’s schools don’t always welcome, support or allow cultural expression.
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1.7K► ReportsOverlooked and almost out of time: Pandemic-era funds for children and youth experiencing homelessness
A report discusses the ramifications of the end of federal funding for homeless youth.
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1.0KNewsA Reckoning in Cleveland: COVID Cuts Slash Laptops, Summer School, After-School
The exact details of cuts will be set over the next few months.
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2.8KNewsTesting AI’s pluses and minuses in after-school programming
A relative handful of tech-forward afterschool programs are beginning to fully embrace AI.
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2.8KNewsGeorgia GOP pushes to pass school voucher bill this year
Providing $6,500 towards private or home-school tuition, families must still cover any remaining tuition balance.
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1.1KNewsIdaho resolution would aim to lower voting threshold to pass school bonds
Idaho is one of only two states that require two-thirds to support a bond.
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1.1KGrantsWisconsin K-12 outdoor learning project grants
GRANT FOCUS: K-12 Education/Development, Outdoor Learning, Environmental Education, Wisconsin | Amount: $500 - $1,000 | Deadline: Mar. 31, 2024
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2.0KGrantsChild/youth well-being and education research grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Well-being, Child/Youth Development, Education, Community, SEL, Research | Amount: $50,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: Mar. 29, 2024
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2.0KNewsGas, food, lodging for homeless students in jeopardy as funding deadline looms
Once those funds expire, many will be scrambling to keep serving families in crisis.
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2.9KGrantsYouth substance abuse prevention/reduction community program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Substance Abuse, Youth Drug Use, Youth Welfare, Safety, Community Development | Amount: Up to $125,000 | Deadline: Apr. 17, 2024
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2.3K► NewsmakersBrad Smith steps down after 15 years as board chair at KIND
Co-founder alongside Angelina Jolie, Brad Smith is transitioning to serve as board chair emeritus.
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993GrantsGrants to support use of indigenous foods in child nutrition programs
GRANT FOCUS: Native/Indigenous Communities, Child Nutrition/Health, Food Assistance | Amount: $250,00 - $500,000 | Deadline: Mar. 18, 2024
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1.1KNewsIncluding young learners in the push for reading reform
A current reading reform effort places emphasis on strengthening foundational skills before kindergarten.
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1.5KNewsPartial FAFSA fix lets students from immigrant families apply for financial aid
Students can leave their parent or spouse’s Social Security number blank for now.
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1.5KNewsReading supports abound in schools, but effective math help much harder to find
When there are trained educators to lead evidence-based interventions, students’ math skills can improve.
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2.5KNewsOn paper, teens are thriving. In reality, they’re not
Around 2010, traditional measures of well-being diverged from youth reports of their mental health.
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3.3KNewsSchools won’t recover from COVID absenteeism crisis until at least 2030
Dire news from two separate studies require a 'hard pivot,' researchers say — and some lawmakers are starting to listen.
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2.4K► ReportsLong COVID for public schools: Chronic absenteeism before and after the pandemic
Chronic absenteeism is likely public schools’ greatest post-pandemic challenge.
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3.5KOpinionAt a diversity-focused charter school, worlds of learning for a Black child
Every family should have the option to choose a school that fits their values.
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1.1KGrantsSchool-based health services improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Health, School-based Services, Health Education, Youth Mental Health, Youth Safety | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Apr. 1, 2024
