Youth Today
All posts tagged "Health and Mental Health"
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1.1KNewsVaping: 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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724► 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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753Guest 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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829NewsThree 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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940Guest 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.
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861Guest Opinion EssayIt’s not just about tech and anxiety. What are kids learning?
We should make decisions about youth using technology after exploring three different perspectives.
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1.1KNewsIn this police youth program, a trail of sexual abuse across the U.S.
It can take years for people to come forward about abuse — many never do.
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852NewsNative Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education
The Native American Community Academy network has big plans but faces growing pains.
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825NewsIllinois school districts sent kids to a for-profit out-of-state facility that isn’t vetted or monitored
Some Illinois districts have abdicated their own responsibility to monitor students’ education and welfare.
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664NewsAfter a child’s death, California weighs rules for physical education during extreme weather
Many states have adopted protocols to protect students from extreme heat during physical education.
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506NewsChaplains could soon come into FL public schools, but other red states are rejecting the move
Proposals from lawmakers to bring chaplains into public schools have varied. Many have failed.
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680NewsKids, screen time & despair: An expert in economics & happiness sounds the alarm
One psychologist accused smartphones of “destroying a generation” of kids but there's no consensus.
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667NewsAs more youth struggle with behavior and traditional supports fall short, clinicians are partnering with lawyers to help
In medical-legal partnerships, health and law professionals team up to address health-harming legal needs.
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1.0K► Reports2024 U.S. national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people
Among LGBTQ+ youth there are elevated suicide risks and lack of mental healthcare access.
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519NewsParents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds
Parents pushed for funding child-care, establishing paid family leave, and expanding child tax credits.
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1.3KNewsHow a $500 monthly stipend for families impacted children’s grades and parents’ sense of self
Successful programs have shifted public opinion to be more favorable towards monthly guaranteed incomes.
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463NewsQ&A: This Colorado teacher survived Columbine. Here’s how she prioritizes trauma-informed practices.
Heather Martin discusses how her experience at Columbine influenced her education and her teaching.
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1.3K► NewsmakersPamela Redmon joins the Child Mind Institute as chief marketing officer
Redmon has worked at Share our Strength and the Partnership for a Healthier America.
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635NewsThe parents paying for their children’s crimes
Some worry that expansion of charges against parents would disproportionately affect minority/poor parents.
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1.2KGuest Opinion EssayBreaking walls, building bridges: A call for restorative justice in school discipline
Schools can create a culture of accountability, healing and growth that benefits everyone involved.
