News & Stories

Professor Deutsch was recognized for her decades-long work as a citizen and scholar to improve the lives of adolescents.

Associate Professor Jamie Jirout and Research Associate Natalie Evans co-authored this commentary with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek for the Brookings Institution.

A UVA expert discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s concerns and offers advice on social media use.

With the help of simulation technology and a unique research partnership, UVA student-athletes put their lived experience and academic knowledge to use supporting a youth football program in Los Angeles.

At EHD, Polly Wu discovered the perfect program that aligned with her interests in youth outside the traditional classroom setting: the Youth and Social Innovation major.

A chance meeting seven years ago has turned into a years-long partnership to support the wellbeing of indigenous adolescents.

Developed by researchers at Youth-Nex, the Portrait of a Thriving Youth paints a dynamic picture of what young people need to thrive across the years of adolescence.

UVA EHD researchers are contributing to a growing body of research on effective mentoring across ages.

Student volunteers are helping walk young children to Clark Elementary School, joining the “walking bus.”

Assistant Professor Wintre Foxworth Johnson received an award for her article on how a school centered Black history as a way of supporting children’s literacies and identities.