Youth Today
All posts tagged "Feature Story"
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252From the FieldIn and beyond the school day: Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures
Behavioral supports and services are crucial for some youth to thrive. Unfortunately, lack of access or continuity of care leaves many overlooked.
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203OpinionNo youth thrives alone
The Thriving Youth Knowledge Exchange podcast discusses how to rebuild well-being, groundedness and agency to hold youth as they learn to hold...
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242From the FieldWhat if we treat staff development as part of our core mission?
We build systems of developmental support for youth. What if we applied that same intentionality to staff development for those who serve...
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357From the FieldThe 15-year-old behind Florida’s new bipartisan drowning prevention law
The successful push for access to life-saving swimming lessons for Florida elementary-age kids shows us that law-makers will follow a youth-led initiative.
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413From the FieldHow Cureco is redefining youth-led health advocacy
Youth-led advocacy encourages long-term civic engagement, leadership development and community-centered problem-solving.
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604From the FieldSupporting queer youth during Pride Month and all year long: Nine proven actions you can take
OST professionals share top strategies for supporting queer youth after years of experience doing the work.
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684OpinionKnicks in (the CASEL) 5: A blueprint for social-emotional competency
The Knicks' championship run is a masterclass in illustrating the social-emotional competency we all need to thrive.
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746OpinionThe boys we’re losing — and the prevention we’re missing
The emotional isolation of boys is shaped by long-standing norms that reward suppression and discourage vulnerability.
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697OpinionI was that kid — and schools are still getting it wrong.
Stark gaps in disability-rights enforcement contribute to school exclusion and youth criminalization despite federal legal protections.
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938OpinionYoung people aren’t giving up — they’re losing trust
The results of the latest Harvard Youth Poll display the systematic erosion of the trust in society needed to create conditions for...
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679From the FieldWhat is wealth? A teen perspective
We must ensure that young people have access to financial education so they can understand and build wealth — whatever that may...
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888From the FieldWhen teens vape, they are not just smoking. They are coping.
For most young people, vaping is not a substance use problem. It is an emotional regulation problem wearing a disguise.
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830From the FieldYouth development’s missing link? Intergenerational connection
Intergenerational connection allows older adults to have companionship that matters and for youth to build genuine connections.
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980From the FieldWe’re teaching skills but not purpose: The missing metric in youth development
Youth development programs emphasize measurable skills but should be more intentional about developing purpose.
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1.1KOpinionWhat kind of environments help young people become fully human?
Thriving emerges from developmental environments and relationships that help young people make meaning.
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1.2KOpinionThe most important moments of abuse prevention aren’t always on the schedule
Abuse prevention lives in the unscheduled moments — and in the systems that support staff and protect youth.
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1.8KFrom the FieldI lived in a coat closet to stay in college
Although new federal and state student homelessness support policies are needed, colleges must do more now.
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965From the FieldRebuilding attention, one page at a time
As attention spans decline, we must create more engaging opportunities for children to work with physical reading and writing materials.
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1.2KOpinionKeeping it real
By emphasizing outcomes over youth engagement, are we lighting the flame — or quietly putting it out?
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1.2KFrom the FieldHow visual arts workshops can help youth achieve mental health goals
Growing up, I struggled with anxiety and OCD. When I started one-on-one therapy at age 10, I quickly discovered that using visual...
