The voices of young people are louder than ever. Each new administration brings the potential for a better future. Amanda Gorman used her words to infuse our nation with hope—we now need to channel this feeling into action so we can achieve the reality of a more just, equitable, and healthy world.
Read MoreThe health and well-being of children is not a partisan issue. I was heartened this Election Day to see the many ways that so many individuals used their votes to prioritize kids.
Read MoreAs a nation, we are deeply entrenched in the fight for racial justice, are living through the effects of climate change, and are battling to survive a global pandemic. Indeed, we are at an inflection point—not only for how we, as a country, address these issues, but how we care for and prioritize our children and young people.
Read MoreThe kids are at it again. They're all over social media, on the front page of the New York Times Sunday Style section and many other news sources. The Black Lives Matter movement is reaching every part of our country, and young people are proving, once again, that their voices are important—and we need to listen.
Read MoreMore than 56.6 million children and young people are currently distance learning and the impact on their developmental growth and well-being has been immense. When we talk about reopening schools, however, the focus frequently shifts from the difficulties they are facing to schools being the lynchpin to reopening our economy. Why aren’t we thinking about how we can reopen schools in the context of what is best for kids’ development, health, and well-being?
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