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October marks a critical month for addressing the issue of bullying among youth in America. Dr. David Walsh, a renowned expert on media and the family, is the featured speaker on the e-parenting topic of bullying on ParentFurther.com during this month. The site, sponsored by Search Institute, provides free
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The zonal youth festival at Cordia College, Sanghol, emphasized the importance of creating recreational opportunities for youth to discover and hone their talents. According to Dr. Manjit Singh, Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala, such events not only provide entertainment but also shed light on societal issues and offer solutions. The festival,
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The Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra has been touted as one of Venezuela's musical treasures, but a dissenting voice questioned the age of the players, which ranges from late teens to early twenties. However, the Teresa Carreno Youth Orchestra, a younger and less famous counterpart, has proven to be
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School officials across the country are grappling with how to address anti-gay bullying, as a recent spate of teen suicides linked to harassment has highlighted the need for more effective prevention strategies. The issue has taken on a highly charged ideological dimension, with gay-rights supporters advocating for programs that specifically
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As part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, Cartoon Network has unveiled a comprehensive STOP BULLYING: SPEAK UP campaign to empower youth to take action against bullying. The initiative, launched October 4, features original on-air PSAs, a dedicated micro-site, bullying prevention kits, and partnerships with leading organizations and media outlets.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service has committed $5.4 million to launch six new Youth Engagement Zones, enabling middle and high school students to participate in service-learning projects that address community challenges. These zones will facilitate collaborations between schools, community organizations, and community colleges to prepare students for
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The Milwaukee Art Museum, a leading destination for art and culture, has received a $2.7 million donation from Kohl's Department Stores to continue and expand its successful Kohl's Art Generation program. This donation is the largest gift to an education initiative in the Museum'
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A recent study conducted by C. Hofer and colleagues at Arizona State University examined the relationships among effortful control, ego resiliency, socialization, and social functioning in a sample of 182 French adolescents. The researchers found that effortful control and ego resiliency were positively correlated with adolescents' social functioning, particularly
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A study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that natural mentoring relationships between nonparental adults and African American adolescent mothers can have a positive impact on their mental health. The study, led by N.M. Hurd and colleagues from the University of Michigan, followed 93 adolescent mothers
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According to a survey released by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), the rate of cigarette smoking among middle and high school students in Connecticut continues to decline. The survey, part of the Connecticut School Health Survey (CSHS) conducted in cooperation with the federal Centers for Disease Control and
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According to a recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Hispanic middle school students may be more likely to engage in substance use, such as smoking, drinking, or using marijuana, compared to their peers from other ethnic and racial backgrounds. The study found that Asian
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a prestigious recognition program, has been honoring outstanding community service by young people in North Dakota for over 15 years. The program, presented by Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes students in grades 5 through 12
