Despite what many sources claim, drug use among teens is at its lowest level in decades. However, teen drug abuse and addiction has not disappeared completely. Addictive drugs and substances are everywhere in our society. Some have been around for
When They See Us- A Learning Companion
WHEN THEY SEE US tells the harrowing story of New York’s Exonerated Five. A film in four parts, the series chronicles the wrongful arrest and incarceration of teenagers Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana Jr. and Korey Wise.
Making this an Eid to Remember – Celebrating in the time of COVID-19
By Sameera Ahmed, PhD and Sarrah AbuLughod, MA Growing up, the last few days of Ramadan in our household were always a flurry of activity. Whether we were quickly baking one last batch of cookies for the neighbors, putting the
Taqwa (Virtue) through Anti-Bias Education
My first taste of racism occurred in kindergarten, where my classmates barred me from drinking out of the water fountains. When I was in fourth grade, a sixth grader in the neighborhood took her rage out on me, called me
Do you monitor your teen?
The teen years are a time of rapid growth, exploration, and risk taking. Taking risks provides young people the opportunity to test their skills and abilities and discover who they are. But, some risks—can have harmful and long-lasting effects on
Have you ever taken the implicit bias test? Here’s your chance
Click here to take the Implicit Bias test at Harvard.edu
How culture and arts foster positive youth development
Click here to read more from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
How to do something when you see something-Bystander Intervention Training
RESPONDING AS A BYSTANDER What’s worse than being targeted with harassment because of your race, sex, religion, color, gender, size, orientation, disability, age, or origin? Being targeted while surrounded by bystanders who see what is happening, but then do nothing.
10 ways coaches can promote positive youth development
Click here for more information from Believe Perform
Community Service Ideas for Kids: Why Giving Back Matters
If you are searching for community service ideas for kids, you may be hoping to help them: 1) Meet school or scouting service requirements; 2) Build positive resumes for college; and/or 3) Develop into more empathetic and caring young people.