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Rosie Benser, who faced homelessness as a teenager, found stability and support through a host-home program in Minneapolis. Benser not only gained a safe place to live but also received encouragement to complete her education and address her mental health. ow.ly/q4PS50Qg5Tj

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On a given Monday after school, public school students in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont — a rural part of the state in the northeast corner — could learn how to cook with foods straight from the farm. ow.ly/bgVB50Qg5PG

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At Be Loud Studios in New Orleans, every kid in the radio and podcasting afterschool program gets a broadcast disc jockey name. Elix Mayeux, 11, is called DJ Frying Pan; Elix loves to fry eggs. ow.ly/krhU50Qg5qV

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Karen Pittman emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the interconnectedness of various systems, particularly within education. She highlights the need for a more holistic approach, moving beyond traditional learning models. ow.ly/WUln50Qg5cO

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published a public call to action on social media and youth mental health, urging technology companies, researchers, families and young people to gain a better understanding of the full impact of social media use. ow.ly/zbBZ50Qg54T

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Indigenous LGBTQ young people face numerous social threats that can harm their overall mental health and well-being, including the historical and ongoing impact of colonization and anti-LGBTQ sentiments. ow.ly/4nr950Qg50N

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Lockdown drills aimed at preparing students to protect themselves from school shooters do more to stir kids’ anxiety than their sense of protection. ow.ly/6syP50Qg4Ya

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'We have decades of research that demonstrate that community programs are not only just as good as locking kids up for public safety but are far, far better,' said Amy Fettig, deputy director of Fair and Just Prosecution. ow.ly/LQPQ50Q39QE

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