Youth Development

Living in violent neighborhoods can change children’s brain development, but parents can shield them from the detrimental effects.

New national polls reveal a concerned, mindful Gen Z, seeking stronger mental health offerings & STEM career foundations for a ‘functional adulthood.’…

Attendance rates of low-income students didn’t improve after a school district used an early warning system to combat absenteeism.

Candid Blog | Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Leslie Boissiere shares new research on disparities in child well-being in the U.S. and how innovative programs help reduce child poverty and create brighter futures for all.

Alaska students missed at least 10% of the school year in the most recent available data.

As education leaders continue to engage in conversations on transforming assessment and accountability for our nation, they must prioritize elevating …

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional…

All children deserve to grow up and achieve their dreams – regardless of their gender. Tragically, inequitable gender norms rob millions of girls and boys of their childhoods – and…

Two of the most influential women in the world just came together to talk about the importance of education with a teen girl from Kolkata, India. Teen Vogue facilitated a conversation between…

Better understanding what young people need to succeed is essential to nurturing their development in adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond.

The recent release of scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) provided a jarring reminder of the pandemic’s impact on academic achievement. The U.S. Department of Education’s portrait…

A new study shows artificial intelligence can accurately identify factors particularly related to teen suicide attempts.