Youth Today
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481Guest Opinion EssayAmerica doesn’t know how to talk about child care
America lacks any agreed-upon framework for talking about child care.
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555NewsLow-income families are struggling to get child care aid in many states. Here’s why.
Some experts say the federal government -- not the states -- must do the heavy lifting.
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385Guest Opinion EssayDual enrollment has exploded. But it’s hard to tell if it’s helping more kids get a college degree
Are dual enrollment credits actually making a significant difference in college degree completion time?
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381► ReportsThe postsecondary outcomes of high school dual enrollment students
What are the current statistics and the potential to increase equity for underserved communities?
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625NewsTracking college closures
Enrollment has been declining for more than a decade, so colleges can't pay bills.
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475NewsTribal college campuses are falling apart. The U.S. hasn’t fulfilled its promise to fund the schools.
The 37 tribal colleges across 14 states can't afford basic repairs and upgrades.
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418► ReportsTobacco product use among middle and high school students
New CDC figures show a significant decline in overall youth tobacco use.
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443Guest Opinion EssayDeveloping ed tech with a focus on students, teachers and the research
Our nation needs educator and community engagement and federal investment in education R&D.
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389► ReportsState EdTech Trends survey and report
How are educational leaders developing tools for use of AI, cybersecurity, and equitable edtech?
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640NewsSchool choice questions dominate November ballot propositions
The GOP pushed to allow the use of state funds for private and homeschooling.
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456NewsWhat one state learned after a decade of free community college: 36 states followed their lead
Many states now offer some version of free tuition and other support to residents.
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476NewsRebuilding after Helene and Milton: Educators share experiences from previous disasters
Reestablishing kids’ routines is essential to making them feel safe.
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579NewsStudents want more civics education, but far too few schools teach it
Many teachers say they're afraid to teach these topics in these sharply divided times.
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2.3KNewsQ&A: How organizers are harnessing the power of young Latino voters
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez serves as executive director of NextGen America.
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759NewsA campus shooting spurred her political awakening. Her whole family followed.
Three Latinx women stand up, speak out and lead their community against gun violence.
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564NewsIn a state with school vouchers for all, low-income families aren’t choosing to use them
Is Arizona's school vouchers for all program a failure or a work in progress?
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556NewsToo hard or too easy: The ‘Big, Statewide Fight’ over Massachusetts graduation requirement
After collecting 170,000 signatures, the union got the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement question on November's ballot.The measure does not...
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627NewsJustice organization announces new youth restorative justice partners
Can restorative justice programs move juvenile justice away from policing, prosecutions, and prisons?
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645NewsTransgender youth athletes find support, community in one Atlanta basketball league
Transgender athletes in sports are controversial right now.This Atlanta league is one response.
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601► ReportsThe Girls’ Index: Girls and STEM impact report
A report highlights where girls need support to pursue STEM-related academic and career aspirations.
