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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.
Hutcherson, a second-year counselor education student, received the award for her academic excellence, passion for counseling, and potential to make an impact in the field.
Initial results from the Remaking Middle School Listening Tour reveal an important theme: adults need to elevate and center the perspectives of youth.