Youth Today
All posts tagged "Youth Development"
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2.0KOpinionTrust-based changemaking may change the world, but can it change institutions?
Imagine if learning ecosystems across the country and around the world adopted trust-based changemaking.
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1.3KNewsVitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
This study found that 68% of children tested had suboptimal vitamin D levels.
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2.0K► ReportsPower of us: The youth fields workforce — findings from the National Power of Us Workforce Survey
A report details key findings from a national survey of the youth fields workforce.
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1.5KNewsKnitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district
Pairing expansion of extracurriculars with a cellphone ban, one school district sees success.
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1.7KOpinionThe revolutionary speed of trust-based changemaking
When you trust young people, they don’t just rise — they soar.
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3.0KOpinionIn adolescence, every experience matters. Let’s make the ones we design count
To reduce the impact of harmful products/content on adolescents, reduce their influence.
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2.3K► PodcastsPodcasts explain latest trends in youth justice
What are effective ways to respond when youth make mistakes and break the law?
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1.8KOpinionIt’s a beautiful day in the ecosystem
Mister Rogers showed young children how to wonder. His principles work with all ages.
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6.1KOpinionDon’t lose a triple ROI: AmeriCorps cuts will hurt young people, communities and workforce pipelines
It’s important to understand the impact AmeriCorps cuts would have on youth and communities.
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2.9K► ReportsWell-being and well-becoming through the arts: A picture of mattering for youth of color
A report explores "culture-centered, community-based youth arts programs”; identifying characteristics that support well-being.
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3.9KNewsFor teens with disabilities, transition to adulthood varies widely by school and state
Employment outcomes for students with disabilities are terrible in comparison to their nondisabled peers.
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2.5K► ReportsStitching together the threads: A cross-disciplinary literature review on youth arts and well-being
A literature review explores how youth arts engagement promotes youth well-being.
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3.1KNewsHundreds of thousands of students are entitled to training and help finding jobs. They don’t get it
The best program to help students with disabilities get jobs is almost a secret.
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2.0K► ReportsThe role of state policy in supporting students experiencing homelessness and former foster youth in higher education
By offering tuition exemptions and services, states can remove barriers for homeless/foster youth.
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1.4KNewsEveryday Hero: Fashion pro empowers next generation of girls
GIRLSTRONG is a fitness apparel brand for girls and women, built by women.
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1.3KNewsEveryday Hero: Publisher shares stories written by diverse young authors
Publisher says kids don’t doubt themselves. That makes for a really fun creative flow.
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2.5K► ReportsModeling the impact of a federal baby bonds program
Federal baby bonds would increase working class and minority wealth while reducing student debt.
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1.7KNewsAs 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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3.4KNewsQ&A: This civics teacher wants his students to know — The government is made up of people just like you
Shaking President Clinton’s hand, “It just struck me, like, this is just another dude.”
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2.1KNewsExcessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers
Preschoolers use screen time to cope with challenging emotions instead of managing their feelings.
