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    Youth in Kenyan Refugee Camps Advocate for Clean Air and Reforestation

    TriplePundit Dec 10, 2025

    In a dusty, unpaved school compound at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya, Umutoni and her classmates use waste paper to make briquettes for cooking. Nearby, other boys and…

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    Should Learning Be Made as Addictive as TikTok? Here’s What the Research Says

    EdSurge Dec 10, 2025

    It’s 2005, and the computer room has been vibrating for two hours straight, my fingers gliding across the keyboard copying HTML and Java code while jamming to the latest R&B…

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  • 13 Nonprofits Transforming Youth Career Readiness in a Rapidly-Evolving Labor Market

    Forbes Dec 9, 2025

    Looking back on 2025, it’s clear the world of work is evolving faster than ever. AI is finally delivering on its potential, with applications that are transforming the way work…

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    The Youth-Led Garden Movement Providing Nutrient-Dense Food to Ugandan Children

    TriplePundit Dec 2, 2025

    In a dusty schoolyard behind Kanyanya Church of Uganda Primary School in the capital city of Kampala, rows of vibrant green garden sacks are lined up outside the classrooms. The…

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    New York City Juvenile Detention Students Face Learning and Resource Gaps, Report Finds

    Chalkbeat Nov 19, 2025

    New York City students in juvenile detention often show up with deep learning challenges and frequently don’t get the support they need to catch up, according to a new analysis…

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    Youth Algorithmic Literacy and Cynicism: A Complex Reality

    Nieman Journalism Lab Nov 18, 2025

    Today’s young adults are the first generation to grow up entirely within a digital world shaped by algorithms. According to Pew Research, 84% of U.S. young adults (ages 18 to 29)…

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    Most Americans Are Confident in the Effectiveness of Childhood Vaccines, Survey Shows

    The 19th Nov 18, 2025

    Although a majority of Americans are confident that childhood vaccines are highly effective against serious illness, Republicans’ trust in the effectiveness of childhood vaccines and support of school requirements is…

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    Advocates Oppose Altering How States Measure Racial Disparities in Special Education

    K-12 Dive Nov 14, 2025

    A proposed change to how states measure racial disparities in special education for federal data collection could limit transparency and make the issue harder to identify, according to public comments.…

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    Western North Carolina Schools Continue to Rebuild with Resilience One Year After Hurricane Helene

    Getting Smart Nov 11, 2025

    One year after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the visible scars of the storm remain. Families are still displaced. Western North Carolina school buildings sit empty. But across…

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  • Increased Immigration Enforcement Linked to Lower Test Scores for Students

    Chalkbeat Nov 7, 2025

    Dramatic increases in immigration arrests could be hurting students in the classroom, including U.S. citizen students from Spanish-speaking households. A study released Monday as a working paper from the National Bureau of…

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  • Funding Youth-Led Climate Movements at Scale

    Alliance Magazine Nov 7, 2025

    Around the world, civic spaces are shifting. There are growing restrictions on free expression and public participation, and it’s increasingly difficult for people to organise and speak out. For youth-led…

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    The Nonprofit Using Horsemanship to Build the Confidence of Students of Color

    Chalkbeat Oct 31, 2025

    Detroit Horse Power, a nonprofit serving under-resourced kids in the city, has helped some students find their calling. The program fosters social and emotional learning.

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