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June 03, 2020
Before economic uncertainty gripped the nation, young people already faced a jobs crisis. The unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds stood at more than double the national average. Summer jobs, once a rite of passage for students, were becoming increasingly rare, and youth working year-round faced increased competition for low-wage work.
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Opinion Insights from thought leaders
December 22, 2020
To promote meaningful learning during COVID-19, teachers should not try to replicate in-person instruction online. In my experience, the way to promote meaningful learning is to adapt instruction in a way that recognizes the unique circumstances that we’re in.
December 22, 2020
To the students who may not have these adult leaders or mentors readily available to them, I encourage you to reach beyond your comfort zones and find a safe place to be able to make decisions.
December 22, 2020
Black students in America are facing an invisible threat that extends beyond the pandemic. This threat is widespread and prevalent, yet not as overt as the threats they face of police brutality and hate crimes.
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January 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2021—The Power of Youth Challenge: Youth Leading Racial Healing empowers teens to design and lead service projects to promote racial equity and address systemic racism.
January 12, 2021
America’s Promise Alliance, a coalition working to spark collective action to overcome barriers that stand in the way of young people’s success, announced today that Mike O’Brien, former CEO of the national college success organization iMentor, has been named its new CEO. O’Brien brings deep experience in youth development, civic engagement, and education to the role.
January 07, 2021
Like many, I spent much of Wednesday afternoon transfixed by the coverage of the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol.