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Produced by: The Huffington Post
Youth Ambassador Torres explains how he went from a path to failing out of high school to leadership and entering the SparkOpportunity Challenge.
juvenile deliquents
Produced by: Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
The Justice Department released a landmark ruling on Thursday to help protect juvenile offenders from falling victim to sexual abuse in adult prisons.
Celebrity chef and TV personality Mario Batali took the Food Stamp Challenge to raise awareness about potential cuts to SNAP-- he fed his family on a $4/person per ...
RECONNECTIONS
Ana Hageage of the National Council of La Raza discusses Escalera Program alumni's responses to the question, "What does it mean to be an Hispanic student in ...
B.WOODS
Produced by: The Huffington Post
After being sexually assaulted, high schooler Brittany Woods became inspired by the idea of exemplary leadership. She turned her life around and has now entered the ...
RYAN DALTON
Produced by: The Huffington Post
Youth Leadership Institute Youth Ambassador Ryan Dalton tells how he came to the realization of how important his education was to succeed.
Produced by: Stateline.org
In Colorado, prosecutors have had full power to try juvenile offenders in adult courts. Now the state is restricting that power.
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Produced by: Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
In this webcast series, Washington Post columnist and former speechwriter and senior advisor to President Goerge W. Bush Michael Gerson discusses poverty, ...
inspire
Produced by: Youth Service America, The Huffington Post
Youth Service America has recognized and awarded 25 teens and young adults who, through service to others, are creating large-scale, profound community change.  ...
Coalition on Human Needs
Produced by: The Huffington Post, The Coalition on Human Needs
The Coalition on Human Needs sent thisletter making points to every senator about the budget.
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Produced by: Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
In a new commentary series on the fight to end childhood hunger and food insecurity in America, Joel Berg, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and ...
teacher interviews
Produced by: Stateline.org
Indiana is among several states across the country that have changed the way they evaluate, pay and retain teachers. The changes are controversial, but advocates say ...
Ready by 21
Produced by: Ready by 21
A local leadership group paves the way to bring an afterschool program to disadvantaged youth.
Produced by: Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Timothy Smeeding, director of the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, contends that targeted and effective efforts are needed to ...
Produced by: SparkAction
As part of a series of interviews with judges of the Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, SparkAction's Alison sat down with the Forum for Youth ...
NBA
Produced by: PolicyShop (Demos)
An NBA game can have a powerful lesson for kids in anger management.
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Produced by: The Huffington Post, Young Invincibles
Young Invincibles' Rory O'Sullivan has some advice for aspiring candidates: have a plan for young people.
Casey Medals
Produced by: SparkAction
As part of a series of interviews with judges of the Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, SparkAction's Alison chatted with veteran journalist and author Blake ...
Casey Medals
Produced by: SparkAction
The Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism annually honor exceptional journalism focused on children and families.  Year after year, tear-inducing tales, ...
Getting Covered
Produced by: Young Invincibles
The Getting Covered Toolkit is the ultimate guide to health care for young adults.  From sticking to your parents' plans to purchasing your own plan, this ...