February 24, 2026Advisory Board Member Karen Pittman has been awarded the National Education Association's prestigious 2026 Outstanding Service to Public Education Award.…
February 13, 2026Ron Dahl, founding director of the CDA, has received the 2026 Huttenlocher Award. The Huttenlocher Award reflects transformative contributions to…
January 16, 2026In this Research Roundup, we provide an overview of recent research about adolescent development that highlights how the speed and timing of puberty shape brain development, how feeling economic hardship impacts youth outcomes, and the importance of mentors in lowering feelings of loneliness during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.- December 8, 2025Our adolescent years—from around 10 to about 25—are a period of remarkable growth and opportunity. We learn to make decisions,…
November 21, 2025Investing in programs and policies that provide adolescents with reliable access to quality food has been proven to support positive…
