My Mom, The College Student
My mom was 21 when she got pregnant with me. She had to grow up faster than her peers, and take on a huge responsibility. Probably 10 years too early.
Education
Your source for youth perspectives on trends, policies and innovation in education.
Undocumented And Unafraid
When I was eight, I crossed the border using my cousin’s papers.
Trump Tracker: What’s The Deal With “School Choice?”
Rather than requiring you to go back to school in order to understand what’s up with Trump’s education plan, we’re breaking down some of the concepts in order to keep the big picture in focus.
Meet Bobby Brooks: Texas A&M’s First Openly Gay Student Body President
Bobby Brooks, a junior at Texas A&M, is a trailblazer for the university and its culture.
DISCUSSION: How Should Schools Address Privilege In The Classroom?
When you hear the word “privilege,” you might picture a super rich person wearing a tuxedo and eating caviar for breakfast. But it’s not just the “one percenters” who have privilege. Privilege is tied to your race, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, immigration or health status.
Youth Arts Orgs React To Trump’s NEA-Free Budget
In the wake of the news that the NEA is on the chopping block, we reached out to groups across the country that had received grants in 2016 from the organization who serve youth.
Youth Radio Podcast: Transgender Rights
In the podcast this week, we tackle the state of transgender rights. Where do we stand? What has changed? And how do young people feel about it?
Mixed Race Privilege?
Recently, commentator Sierra Fang-Horvath participated in a school-wide diversity exercise that revealed more than she ever expected.
Flying While Brown: One Teen’s Run-ins with the TSA
TSA is supposed to make you feel safer when you fly. But for an Indian-American like me, it’s quite the opposite.