Children and Youth

One of the most enduring blind spots in U.S. educational outcomes is the implementation of policies and approaches that support excellence for Black boys both within and outside of schools.…

School meals first emerged in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century in cities like Philadelphia and Boston. These food programs were led by local nonprofits in response…

In one of the first studies to explore how COVID-19 specifically affects older infants, researchers found that the number of infected people in a household was the factor most closely…

New research reveals a need for consistent education about digital safety for elementary school students, school staff, and parents. The work addresses concerns raised by teachers about cyberbullying, students accessing…

Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, sends thousands of children to the hospital every year in the U.S. But during September and October 2022, health professionals across the…

Learning loss, mental health crises, escalating economic inequity … school district leaders recognize that these challenges students and families are facing, particularly after the pandemic, require strategies and enhanced coordination…

The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly released the latest estimates of immunization coverage rates around the world for 2021, which found that 25 million children missed…

As fall temperatures cool across the U.S., many schools will struggle to ventilate classrooms while also keeping students and teachers comfortable and healthy. Children and teachers spend over six hours…

What Is the Impact of Conflict on Children? Today, the nature of conflict – and its impact on children – is evolving. The world is witnessing deliberate campaigns of violence…

Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated. As directors of the Center for Oral Health…

Every child has the right to a future. For children and families living in conflict or suffering as a result of poverty, persecution or lack of opportunity–the future is not…

Many people might think the main benefit of a high-quality preschool program is the academic boost it gives young children when they enter elementary school. But the strongest positive effects…