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The use of e-cigarettes among US middle and high school students remains a significant public health issue, with approximately 2.55 million students reported to have used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, according to a recent study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The
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To enhance the education of elementary school children in Yunlin County, the county government, in collaboration with local institutions and organizations, has organized a series of robotics camps for primary school students. The camps, running from August to September 2011, aim to cultivate children's creativity, concentration, and thinking
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The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), is proposing a new data collection activity for the Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Grant
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The rise in e-cigarette use, also known as vaping, among middle and high school students in Louisiana has led to a collaborative effort between The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) and Well-Ahead Louisiana to create a vape-free schools toolkit for Louisiana schools. According to the Louisiana Youth Tobacco Survey,
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Public high schools in Georgia and North Carolina are failing to effectively comply with state laws requiring voter registration opportunities for eligible students, leaving many young citizens disconnected from the democratic process. A new report by The Civics Center and Fair Elections Center highlights the discrepancy between the two states,
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Mary Kay Inc., in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), has launched its third annual World Series of Innovation (WSI) challenge. The global competition invites young people aged 13-24 to put their critical thinking skills to the test and develop innovative solutions to address some of the world'
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The House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development explored the potential of youth apprenticeships to attract young workers to small businesses and alleviate worker shortages. Chairman Jason Crow emphasized the benefits of apprenticeships, offering a comparable alternative to a 4-year university education while bolstering the small
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The American Lung Association in Arkansas, through the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative, has announced various resources to aid teens and adults in quitting smoking and vaping. The initiative aims to improve the health of all Arkansans by employing evidence-based strategies, promoting cessation services, and recommending smokefree policies. The organization provides
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Juul Labs has agreed to pay a total of $438.5 million to settle a probe by 34 US states over allegations that the vaping company marketed its products to underage smokers. The payment will be made over the next 6-10 years to individual states and will also require Juul
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National 4-H Council, the nation's largest youth development organization, has announced a $5 million grant from Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, to expand computer science skills and education to underserved youth across the country. This grant will build upon Google.org's support of computer
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Governor John Carney's office released information regarding a career expo scheduled for September 21 at the Blue Hen Corporate Complex in Dover. The event aims to connect middle school students and adults with in-demand careers and training opportunities. The Governor's Central Delaware Career Expo will showcase
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Tobacco use is a major public health concern in India, contributing to nearly 1.35 million deaths annually. A recent virtual roundtable, organized by the MASH Project Foundation with technical partner Vital Strategies, brought together medical practitioners and young people to discuss the effects of tobacco use on youth health
