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Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromTruthout
11 months ago
SF LGBT

LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump's HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line's funding is under threat, which could endanger LGBTQ+ youth's access to essential mental health services.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
11 months ago

LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump's HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line's funding is under threat, which could endanger LGBTQ+ youth's access to essential mental health services.
more#lgbtq
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK politics

I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, schools must protect teenagers better

Mandatory education on domestic abuse and coercive behavior is essential for students aged 16 to 18.
The Independent champions accessible journalism, opposing paywalls to provide unbiased reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
more#reproductive-rights
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Graphic design
fromCreative Boom
3 weeks ago

When branding becomes activism: how OMSE helped B416 fight to protect a generation

B416 is a campaign that successfully changed social media age regulations by creating a recognizable brand and advocating for mental health awareness among teenagers.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Poet and children's defense advocate boosts off-ramps' in family court system | amNewYork

Jose Perez, a poet and activist who experienced foster care and incarceration, advocates for community-based programs and mentorship to break the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here's what he and his classmates want you to know

Students at Ellis Prep Academy in the Bronx, a school for recently arrived immigrants, navigate college applications and immigration fears after classmate Dylan Lopez Contreras was detained by ICE during a court hearing.
Public health
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Oakland Nonprofit Debuts Mobile Clinic for Exploited Youth, Hosts Town Hall With Local Leaders

Dream Youth Clinic launched a mobile clinic and hosted a youth town hall to provide reproductive care and amplify survivors' demands for prevention, education, support.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Milpitas teen helps students with food allergies get treats, not tricks

A teal pumpkin on a doorstep means that non-food treats are available for trick-or-treaters,
Public health
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Milpitas teen helps students with food allergies get treats, not tricks

Amari Sims leads the Teal Pumpkin Project and youth advocacy to make Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies while pushing for affordable epinephrine access.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?

A 16-year-old campaigns to introduce CPR and first-aid training across Scottish schools after losing both parents to heart conditions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Walking the halls of the UN, I felt its power and its distance from the people it was built to serve | Satara Uthayakumaran

Political divisions, conflict, and budget cuts are undermining the UN's ability to protect vulnerable populations and uphold human rights.
fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

Learn why activist Jae Douglas is so dedicated to helping other LGBTQ+ Floridians

I didn't go to that school, but just being in a Florida school, it really unsettled everyone, and I was just tired of the gun violence that was happening and the lack of care,
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fromAdvocate.com
11 months ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill

Legislation bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, sparking controversy and claims of discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
11 months ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill

Legislation bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, sparking controversy and claims of discrimination.
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NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Queens public high school student arrested and detained by ICE agents, NYS officials said

Calls for the release of a detained high school student highlight concerns over the treatment of minors by immigration authorities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Queens public high school student arrested and detained by ICE agents, NYS officials said

Calls for the release of a detained high school student highlight concerns over the treatment of minors by immigration authorities.
more#immigration
#climate-change
fromFortune
8 months ago
Public health

'I was just dumbfounded': Trump kicks 15 high school students out of FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

fromFortune
8 months ago
Public health

'I was just dumbfounded': Trump kicks 15 high school students out of FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

more#climate-change
New York City
fromChalkbeat
8 months ago

Youth programs at risk after Brooklyn nonprofit loses EPA grant to Trump DEI cuts

The bike club run by El Puente provides youth with advocacy skills and emotional support while facing significant funding cuts affecting environmental justice initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Charlie Kirk Tells Newsmax He's Profoundly Confused' by Trump Administration's Handling of Epstein Files

Charlie Kirk expressed confusion over the Trump administration's handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

These graduates lost their friend to gun violence. Now they're making sure he's never forgotten | CBC News

A Toronto teen, Mohamed Doumbouya, was honored during a valedictorian speech after being tragically killed by gun violence.
fromThe Oaklandside
10 months ago

Should Alameda County eliminate pepper spray from juvenile detention?

The trauma from both incidents, Brou said, has stayed with him to this day.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

The teenager's appeal against being sent to boarding school in Ghana has been granted, emphasizing the importance of considering the child's voice in legal matters.
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fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Police Commissioner for the Day: Bronx teen earns NYPD honors for essay against subway surfing | amNewYork

Carmelo Vereen's essay highlights the dangers of subway surfing, urging young people to understand the repercussions of reckless behavior and peer pressure.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromsilive
10 months ago

These Staten Island teens traveled to Albany to speak out against tobacco use | In Class column

Youth engage in advocacy to combat tobacco marketing targeting minors.
Tobacco use remains a significant public health issue in Staten Island.
Miami Dolphins
fromMiami Herald
11 months ago

Legendary Dolphins receiver Nat Moore honored with eponymous street near his alma mater

Nat Moore's contributions to the Miami Dolphins and community were honored by naming a street after him, emphasizing education and youth advocacy.
NYC parents
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
11 months ago

'We're fed up of our school peers vaping - so we're taking action'

Students at Cumberland Community School are actively campaigning against vaping, launching initiatives to raise awareness and proposing a vape amnesty.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
11 months ago

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.
OMG science
fromDefector
11 months ago

An Interview With A Fired NOAA Program Analyst | Defector

Madyson Miller's journey from a struggling student to a key player in ocean policy highlights the importance of mentorship and pursuing interdisciplinary opportunities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 year ago

California law gives youth with criminal records a clean slate. Does it also prevent oversight of juvenile detention?

"The goal is to provide a clean slate when they later apply for jobs, loans or housing."
Law
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