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Once an afterschool kid herself, Deja Martyr now runs the programs - and argues why cities must keep investing in them. The post Quality afterschool is worth the investment - It changed my life appeared first on Youth Today.

Two advocates argue "Starfleet Academy" treats emerging adults better than U.S. policy does, even as youth justice reform loses ground. The post Star Trek understands emerging adults better than policymakers do appeared first on Youth Today.

Rural Youth Institute's Meg Taft argues Meta settlement dollars should fund real-world developmental relationships - not just safer apps - for young people. The post Young people need more than safer screens appeared first on Youth Today.

"When it comes to achieving challenging goals, grit is necessary but not sufficient. The situation also matters - and to an astonishing degree." - Angela Duckworth "What Dilla created was a third path of rhythm… a new, pleasurable, disorienting rhythmic f

A RAMP mentor and participant show how disability-informed mentorship builds trust, skills and belonging for youth who need it most. The post Mentorship for youth with disabilities should be a right, not a matter of chance appeared first on Youth Today.

For youth in kinship care, Fashion Forward Kinspire builds confidence and creative careers - told by a student, mentor and founder. The post Fashion Forward Kinspire showed me my future was possible: The people and principles behind it appeared first on Y

Editor's note: In just two years, a financial literacy platform started by a New Jersey teenager has grown into an international movement. In this two-part story, she shares how FinEmpower grew from idea to impact, using the TrustYouth I's as a way to hig

When a fraud-ridden exam system betrayed them, India's Gen Z protesters chose discipline over rage - offering the world a lesson in nonviolent resistance. The post The moral power of youth today: India's Gen Z protesters have set a unique global example a

In 2026, more than 1,400 young people in Long Beach, California, voted on how to allocate $500,000 in public funding among 10 projects. Rather than treating youth engagement as a symbolic exercise, this initiative gave young residents a direct role in how

A career counselor says youth 'AI anxiety' isn't irrational - exploring its risks and benefits together can build trust and practical solutions. The post Beyond the panic: Turning youth "AI anxiety" into strategic digital literacy appeared first on Youth