Youth Today
All posts tagged "Health and Mental Health"
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118NewsDid families miss out on federal funds to help feed their children last summer?
Despite high food costs, many families did not take advantage of Summer EBT.
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1.3KNewsQ&A: Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
It’s not good for a couple of reasons.
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232NewsPhilly schools get state grant to plant more trees
The $500,000 to Philadelphia schools is part of $79.4 million in state grants.
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249NewsFamilies celebrate after judge rules on Ten Commandments law in Louisiana classrooms
Proponents say it ensures families, not politicians, choose how children engage with religion.
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295NewsHow child-focused ballot measures fared this election
Voters across the states largely approved funding for children, though some holdouts remain.
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414NewsRebuilding after Helene and Milton: Educators share experiences from previous disasters
Reestablishing kids’ routines is essential to making them feel safe.
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604NewsTransgender 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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1.1KNewsSchool cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
California, Texas and Florida have introduced or enacted legislation to limit smartphones in schools.
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598NewsAnti-trans laws fueled a spike in suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth
This is the first report to draw a connection between suicide and anti-trans laws.
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582► Reports4 out of 5 parents move children out of booster seats before they are ready
If under 4'9" a child needs a booster seat to be safely, legally, restrained.
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734NewsAs hate crimes rise, museum hopes to teach NYC students about the dangers of hate speech
Will visiting this exhibit make a difference in student's hate speech behavior and understanding?
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973NewsExcessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers
Preschoolers use screen time to cope with challenging emotions instead of managing their feelings.
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1.4KGuest Opinion EssayGeorgia high school shooting shows how hard it is take action even after police see warning signs
Warnings came a week prior ... the reactions came too late to stop the killings.
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892Guest Opinion EssayToday’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters
Here are three ways communities could lessen gun violence in and around schools.
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986► ReportsExpanding education and employment pathways for systems-involved young people
Tackling the root causes of disconnection from education and careers with systems-involved youth.
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2.1KNewsVaping: These Colorado schools will get $11.7 million of Juul lawsuit settlement money for education and prevention
The money comes from a $31.7 million settlement between Colorado and the e-cigarette manufacturer.
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1.0K► ReportsBuilding evidence together for a better tomorrow: The two-generational approach
The goal is to create a legacy of educational success, economic prosperity, and well-being.
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1.1KGuest Opinion EssayAbortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America
Most U.S. adolescents now live in a state with restricted or no abortion access.
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1.4KNewsThree states have warned against sending students to an unregulated boarding school for youth with autism
Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York are involved in investigations of Shrub Oak International School.
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1.3KGuest Opinion EssayWant to close America’s learning gaps? First, strengthen students’ relationships
SEL is not a distraction from academics, but a tool that helps build relationships.
