Hmong Parents Rely On School Janitor For Translations
The kNOw Youth Media, Colby Tilbbet FRESNO — Hmong parents and community members in Fresno say a lack of translation…
Education
Federal Government Gets Serious About Changing School Discipline
The Department of Education, together with the Department of Justice, released a letter jam-packed with guidance about how states and school districts can make sure that their discipline policies do not violate civil rights laws.
Surviving Life In The Shadows
We grew up very differently, you and I. For me, things started to get out of control.
Going Beyond Ads To Attract Young Teachers
. These images are great incentives. But let’s hope that the same energy goes into supporting teachers in the classroom once they do make the choice to teach.
Best Education Stories Of 2013
Youth Radio started off the year covering school safety, focusing especially on elementary school classrooms. We went on to explore the changing timing of puberty education, programs for young undocumented college students and the phenomenon of cyberbullying on social media sites.
Live Chat: Connecting Youth To Job Pathways
Please join Youth Radio’s New Options Project Youth Advisors (NOPYAs) on November 21 at 4pm PDT for our third and final live online chat about youth unemployment.
Q&A: Napolitano On Diversity, Academics and the Undocumented at U.C.
In an interview with New America Media, Napolitano says it was the promise of the California dream, which is really the “American Dream on steroids,” that drew her to the state.
Are Problems with the Common Application Overhyped?
When I found out that because of technical glitches with the Common App, my school’s early decision deadline was extended — I was ecstatic, but it seems like I was the only one.
Work-Life-School Balance Is High Wire Act For Low-Income Youth
For working class families, young people are often the default safety net.