Youth Leadership and Engagement

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The Paradigm Shift: Education as a Determinant of Health and Well-being

Education is more than just academics—it can address social issues like poverty, mental health, and inequality. By expanding supports for at-risk and disconnected youth beyond the classroom, we can use education to promote overall well-being and build stronger, healthier communities.

By |2024-09-26T12:38:58-04:00September 26, 2024|Youth Leadership and Engagement|Comments Off on The Paradigm Shift: Education as a Determinant of Health and Well-being

How Bringing a Community Resilience Framework Has Shaped Our Understanding of Youth Leadership and Engagement

The role of uncertainty and chronic stress and how this impacts young people’s access to opportunities. There is longstanding literature in the field of disaster research that documents the impacts of uncertainty, revealing the social, emotional, and psychological affect that children and youth may face ...

By |2024-09-26T12:45:32-04:00September 26, 2024|Youth Leadership and Engagement|Comments Off on How Bringing a Community Resilience Framework Has Shaped Our Understanding of Youth Leadership and Engagement

Racing Against Educational Inequities: Writing a New Chapter in Black History

Step into the narrative of a childhood escape from a failing system, resonating with the struggle for equity in today's education landscape. From personal turmoil to historical milestones like Ruby Bridges' brave integration, join the call to action this Black History Month, forging pathways of empowerment and justice for all students.

By |2024-03-21T10:22:26-04:00March 1, 2024|Blog, Youth Leadership and Engagement|Comments Off on Racing Against Educational Inequities: Writing a New Chapter in Black History

Building Bridges and Mobilizing Collective Action Parental Involvement in Achieving Assessment Equity

Examine the struggles parents face in advocating for their children's special educational needs within a system often ill-equipped to accommodate them as we highlight the intersection of racial equity issues and special education advocacy, and emphasize the importance of collective action, policy reforms, and financial support to ensure fairer assessments and equitable opportunities for all students.

By |2024-04-24T16:42:46-04:00February 28, 2024|Blog, Youth Leadership and Engagement|Comments Off on Building Bridges and Mobilizing Collective Action Parental Involvement in Achieving Assessment Equity

Designing Research with Intention: Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed, and Humanizing Strategies to Engage Youth

Conducting research study interviews with youth who have experienced significant life challenges — homelessness, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, or other traumas — demands a delicate, compassionate approach

By |2023-11-28T11:59:39-05:00October 31, 2023|Blog, Youth Leadership and Engagement|Comments Off on Designing Research with Intention: Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed, and Humanizing Strategies to Engage Youth
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