January 7, 2026This 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, 2025Investing in programs and policies that provide adolescents with reliable access to quality food has been proven to support positive…
November 21, 2025In this CDA resource, we provide fast facts about how the COVID pandemic impacted youth and why early adolescence offers an opportunity to shape positive trajectories for young people even after earlier challenges.
November 13, 2025A new Education Week article, quoting NSCA members Joanna Williams and Rhonda Boyd during a UCLA Center for the Developing…
October 21, 2025This roundup highlights recent research about adolescent development that showcases the importance of adaptive risk taking, how close relationships with parents can support mental health, how practitioners can best support LGBTQ+ youth, and how early support in high school can promote positive outcomes later in life.
