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Making Waves for Water Awareness

From April 22 to May 12, the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water and Youth Engaged 4 Change are hosting a creative contest aimed at engaging youth ages 13-24 in reflecting on the importance of water in their communities and exploring careers in water conservation and systems.

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Empowering Youth through Second Chances

During Second Chance Month, the US Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention encourages individuals, communities, and agencies across the country to recognize the importance of reentry and their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of youth.

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Keeping Young Drivers Clear of Distractions

Join the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to remind young drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences of texting and other distractions behind the wheel.

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Helping Youth Find Their Best Fit for Service

This Volunteer Month, AmeriCorps makes it easy for youth to connect to service programs by offering opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning young people can serve in whatever capacity works for their passions, goals, and lifestyles.

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Preventing Underage Drinking

During Alcohol Awareness Month, parents, caregivers, educators, and community members can find resources from the US Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking.

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Resource: High School Longitudinal Study of 2009: First Look at the 2021 Postsecondary Enrollment, Completion, and Financial Aid Outcomes of Fall 2009 Ninth-Graders

Posted | Apr 24 2024

This report (PDF, 47 pages) presents findings from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), a study following a nationally representative sample of students who were in ninth grade in fall 2009 from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce. The report includes findings on these topics:

Secondary-to-postsecondary transition plans and the evolution of those plans
Paths into and out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers
The relationship between students’ educational and social experiences in high school and their plans for and experiences in postsecondary education, work, and life
Whether fall 2009 ninth graders ever enrolled in postsecondary education
Information about enrollment characteristics, degree completion, and financial aid awards for the subset of fall 2009 ninth graders who attended postsecondary education

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Desk Guide: Engaging and Effective Teletherapy with Youth & Students

Posted | Apr 24 2024

This guide (PDF, 2 pages) provides resources, information, and quick tips for mental health practitioners working with youth in virtual settings. Learn more.

2024 Take HEART Awareness Week

Posted | Apr 24 2024

“Take HEART" Awareness Week is May 6-10, 2024. This public awareness campaign promotes collaborations that support the mental health and well-being of everyone in the school building. School teams are invited to share daily calls to action, talking points, infographics, and additional resources to spread the word about the importance of comprehensive school-based mental health systems of care. Learn more.