Stage of Development: Early adolescents

  • May 15, 2026
    In this video, our co-executive directors, Andrew J. Fuligni and Adriana Galván, explore "The Opportunity of Adolescence" and share the…
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    April 23, 2026
    This fact sheet explores the research-based key developmental needs that all young people require during the adolescent years to thrive.
  • January 16, 2026
    In 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.
  • January 7, 2026
    ​This spotlight offers insights into how the COVID pandemic impacted young people and offers research-based knowledge about adolescent brain and social development that can help us support this new cohort of adolescents to build positive mental health along with other skills and capacities they need to thrive.
  • November 21, 2025
    Investing in programs and policies that provide adolescents with reliable access to quality food has been proven to support positive…