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All posts tagged "coronavirus"
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2.4KFrom the BureausNew York City’s Public Advocate Unveils Proposal to End Gun Violence
NEW YORK — Jumaane Williams, New York City’s public advocate, announced his proposal for curbing gun violence in the five boroughs after...
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3.7KNewsFormerly Homeless Youth Urge Congress to Act During Pandemic
When Han Johnson thinks about her younger self, she wonders how she would have survived the COVID-19 pandemic during high school. It’s...
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3.1KGuest Opinion EssayI Can Offer Hope to Other Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse
While COVID-19 has consumed almost every part of the lives of most Americans for more than two months, the uncertainties, anxieties and...
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1.8KNewsAfter-school Programs Needed to Ensure Equity This Fall, Johns Hopkins Says
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY eSCHOOL+ INITIATIVE As school districts decide how to provide schooling this fall, they should take a close look at...
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938GrantsTeen-Led Innovative COVID Community Response Grants
OUR GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Youth Today’s grant listings are carefully curated for our subscribers working in youth-related industries. Subscribers will find local, state,...
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2.2KGuest Opinion EssayInnovative Programming Can Still Combat Summer Learning Slide During COVID-19
For decades, summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, has been a significant issue, particularly for low-income students. A new study by...
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2.0KGuest Opinion EssayHow Are Youth With Disabilities Getting Exercise In Pandemic?
With gyms and sports centers in many places being closed off to the public, it made me wonder how young people in...
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2.1KNewsEsports + Courses Make Up New After-school Program For Reluctant Students
Two NBA Hall-of-Famers have joined a new team in a completely different arena. All-Stars Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin have combined forces to...
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6.4KGuest Opinion EssayFoster Youth Need More Than Their Basic Needs Met — Especially During a Crisis
Youth in foster care experience significant barriers as it relates to their physical, mental and emotional well-being. The impact of these barriers...
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1.1KGuest Opinion EssayMore Telehealth Could Be Among Policy, Practice Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic
In a remarkably short period of time, the COVID-19 pandemic has required us to change almost everything about how we live and...
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1.4KGrantsSocial Justice Grassroots Organization Support During COVID Crisis Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Social Change, Social Justice, Community, Grassroots Support | Amount: ~1,000 | Deadline: Ongoing
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3.7KGuest Opinion EssayHow Is Pandemic Affecting Mental Health of Youth With Disabilities?
The spike in new COVID-19 cases here in the U.S. has some people on edge. The truth is that the majority of...
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997GrantsSchool-Based Healthcare During COVID Support Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Child Healthcare Access, Child Health, Schools, Telehealth | Amount: Up to $250,000 | Deadline: Ongoing
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2.4KGuest Opinion EssayTexting Our Students Even More Important During COVID-19 Pandemic
With schools making sudden shifts to remote learning and companies pivoting to digital work, devices are playing a vital role in sustaining...
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1.2KGrantsInnovative Solutions for COVID Relief in U.S. and Canada Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, COVID Relief, Disadvantaged Communities, Human Services, Innovation | Amount: $260,000 - $745,000 | Deadline: Aug. 13, 2020
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923GrantsMA School and School Systems Support During COVID Crisis Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Education, School Support, Education Innovation, Education Technology | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Ongoing
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2.4KGuest Opinion EssayAdvance Peace Change Agents Already Interrupting Epidemics Every Day in Neighborhood
Fresh shell casings are still scattered in the streets. Multiple sets of dice are still rolling like rocks in an avalanche. Bottles...
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2.2KGuest Opinion EssayHow Are Youth With Disabilities Maintaining Relationships During COVID-19 Pandemic?
Although stay-at-home requirements are being lifted in phases, many people are choosing to remain indoors until the coast is clear. This decision...
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950GrantsOakland Social and Racial Justice Organization Rapid Response Support Grants
GRANT FOCUS: COVID-19, Social Justice, Social Change, Arts/Culture, Community Organizing, Oakland | Amount: Up to $10,000 | Deadline: Sept. 15, 2020
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1.4KNewsNYPD Won’t Stay in Schools Under New Budget Agreement
NEW YORK — The Surrogate’s Court in Lower Manhattan received a fresh coat of paint — albeit an unprompted one, after graffiti,...
