Youth Today
Guest Opinion Essay
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666Integrating the arts into STEM fields: What I learned by writing a play
Will the evil genius claiming the arts are less important keep the arts out?
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602Just as dams can make rivers healthy, balanced learning systems bolster schools
Schools must balance standardized education with nurturing diverse talents.
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448Why university leaders must resist dangerous calls to silence student speech
It is precisely in moments like this one that free speech is most important.
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911Trauma-informed ‘hubs’ reduce Chicago youth incarceration
The hubs, administrators say, follow best practices and principles of trauma-informed youth development and rehabilitation.
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897Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later
Research shows sleep deprivation worsens memory, learning ability, attention span, creativity, and school attendance.
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1.7K7 AI trends that could reshape education in 2024
AI will transform learning to be relevant and engaging while preparing students to succeed.
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785Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness
American young people are reporting historically high levels of hopelessness, sadness and loneliness.
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1.1KSandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy
“The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool,” O’Connor stated.
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1.6KShifting from systems to ecosystems thinking: Why does it matter?
Looking at the full OST learning ecosystem could reveal less costly, more sustainable options.
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2.0KImagine a STEM pathway where BIPOC girls belong, persist and thrive
Girls of color are expected to persist in STEM with no sense of belonging.
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A brilliant solution to empowering the youth workforce
Funders are finding innovative ways to respond to inequities borne by the youth workforce.
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2.8KJuvenile justice staffing crisis: Time to reimagine our approach
The staffing crisis both jeopardizes the safety and well-being of employees and youth detainees.
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6.1KWhat are wellness rooms, and why do schools need them?
Schools are creating dedicated spaces where students can relax and regroup.
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Every school a community school. Every community a learning community.
Community schools are one of the most effective, scalable strategies for addressing inequities.
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1.7KWhen adults tout anti-gay legislation, young people are listening
At 17, I’m experiencing harassment that I didn’t experience when I was 13.
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1.9KFrom the mouth of babes: Letting young people lead us to a new vision of justice
To create positive change we must listen to the people impacted by juvenile justice.
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1.6KCritics blast New York schools’ mindfulness minutes, but this teacher is a believer
Breathing exercises had steadied me during the pandemic, keeping my demons at bay.
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Why does public education require public schools?
How can we help schools find opportunities to assess and adjust their roles?
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1.0KDon’t sabotage our country’s future. Be the person you needed as a kid
This is my advice to school resource officers and police officers in general.
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New pathways toward school and community crossings
Guides can help youth access opportunities and become active players in their community.
