Harnessing the Power of Youth Voters to Shape Our Future

Harnessing the Power of Youth Voters to Shape Our Future

By Yterenickia Bell and Sofia Costas | The Leadership Conference of Civil and Human Rights Ahead of the 2024 elections, The Leadership Conference Education Fund has made a commitment to highlight the possibilities that voting brings for all of us. We know that by wielding our power at the ballot box, we can deliver for […]

Mayor Adams to Hold High-Level Summit on Social Media and its Impact on Young People

Mayor Adams to Hold High-Level Summit on Social Media and its Impact on Young People

Participants to Include Representatives from Government, Academia, Advocacy, Youth Work, as Well as Young People  Summit with Health Department Aims to Develop Shared Understanding of Social Media’s Impact on New York City Youth, Identify Areas for Action Editorial credit: BlurryMe / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department […]

There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Kid

There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Kid

By Emily Skehill, Program Manager of Public Education and Awareness at Mental Health America Back to school is often an overwhelming time as students and families transition to new routines. With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and how it will impact the upcoming school year, this fall may be especially difficult on kids. Children rely on the structure set […]