All posts tagged "Youth Development"

A flashlight on the life spaces of young people

Community youth surveys can illuminate where opportunities are plentiful, uneven or missing across the developmental ecosystem.

The boys we forgot to see-What working inside juvenile hall taught me about complex care_feature: young black teen standing in dark room in juvenile detention with other in background

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The boys we forgot to see: What working inside juvenile hall taught me about complex care

Complex care requires adults to see the whole person, not merely the behavior, diagnosis, charge or file.

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You might also like: The problem with learning styles

While it stems from a generous and well-meaning instinct, the popular focus on fixed learning styles can be more restrictive than helpful.

Exploring the trust gap-An open invitation_feature: Trust word written on wooden block. Building trust business concept.

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Exploring the trust gap: An open invitation

While we always ask youth to trust adults, young people must be recognized for their abilities and have that trust returned with...

In and beyond the school day-Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures_feature2: young red haired girl and father meet with education professional

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In 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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No 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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What 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...

How Cureco is redefining youth-led health advocacy, youth-led advocacy_feature: teen girl with long dark hair stand in front of boxes of medical supplies on table

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How 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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Knicks 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.

Emotional isolation of boys, The boys we’re losing-and the prevention we’re missing_feature: group of young men and boys on a hike

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The 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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Young 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...

Youth development’s missing link-Intergenerational connection _feature: group photo of young and old people together

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Youth development’s missing link? Intergenerational connection

Intergenerational connection allows older adults to have companionship that matters and for youth to build genuine connections.

We're teaching skills but not purpose, meaning-making _The missing metric in youth development_feature: group of black youth discussing ideas in library setting while one holds a book open

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We’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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What 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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Keeping it real

By emphasizing outcomes over youth engagement, are we lighting the flame — or quietly putting it out?

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How 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...

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Q&A with Maxwell Shei, 17-year-old co-founder of Open Keys, on bringing real performance opportunities to musicians “in the middle.”

Open Keys believes everyone deserves a stage and  the opportunity to experience the transformative power of performance.

Nearly 200 student stories reveal what AI can’t replace- developmental Relationship _feature: white woman with glasses helps young girl with classwork

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Nearly 200 student stories reveal what AI can’t replace: Relationships

Students are making it clear that AI cannot replace a human developmental relationship.

positive youth development, youth mentoring, community-based mentoring program report: black teen male and mentor talking and laughing on bleachers

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