Youth Development

Turnout for school events has been sparse, but a student concert packed our gym.

Involving students in major school decisions improves their learning environment and academic performance. Here’s how.

Many school absences labeled ‘unexcused’ are for reasons not in the student’s or family’s control — yet they can have serious consequences for students. We can to do better.

At some schools, 25% or more of kids reported misusing prescription stimulants in the past year, according to a new study.

This research brief summarizes how students’ opportunities to prepare for and take advanced math courses in the United States differ by school context…

Nelsestuen: If schools are to improve so they can more successfully serve students, what better way than to involve students directly in the process?

The devastation of child marriage effectively ends a girl’s childhood. How? Forced marriage robs a girl of her education and more, replacing lessons learned in the classroom with adult responsibilities, including forced…

“Even relatively short commutes on school buses can dominate students’ daily air pollution exposures,” says Meredith Pedde.

Across the nation, leading institutions and organizations are identifying pathways as a core component of a thriving economy and a missing piece from the K-12 experience.

Consider this: A study on SAT scores found that among those scoring above 700, 45% were white students, while 1% were Black students. A 2012 study found that 22% of students in poverty drop…

Combatting hunger means fighting stigma, ‘pride gap,’ experts say…

A national campaign calls for communities to invest in high-quality and holistic after-school activities for students.