STEPS For Youth Sicience to Enhance Policy Success
Browse through the library below for more content on the core needs of adolescent development, deeper dives into some of the specific issues that affect young people, and additional resources including reports from the National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA).

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A Developmental Path to Policy and Programs

This spotlight offers examples of policies and programs that take a research-informed, developmental approach to supporting adolescents.

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Addressing Chronic Absenteeism by Aligning School Settings with the Developmental Needs of Adolescents

This spotlight highlights adolescent development research aimed to help school leaders and policymakers more equitably meet the needs of adolescent learners and enhance their attachment to school.

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Healthy Sleep During Adolescence Is Essential for Mental and Physical Well-Being

This spotlight summarizes research about the importance of sleep for young people and describes how policies and programs can support this critical adolescent need.

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Four Key Insights to Promote Positive Mental Health During Adolescence

​This spotlight presents four key insights from developmental science that suggest ways that adults can help young people build positive mental health.