Middle school students navigate the daily dramas of early adolescent social life, along with other pressures. When things go south, where can they turn?
Vaping and marijuana are so prevalent that some schools are closing bathrooms to prohibit students from using products during school. One Voices of Youth writer speaks with peers, administrators, and health experts about what the U.S. Surgeon General
Changing schools, onset of puberty, social media, post-pandemic after-effects, and increased pressures to succeed create a perfect storm for middle-school-aged students, particularly as they navigate their social lives. Voices of Youth s Henry Bick
The Spring 2023 Voices of Youth Kalamazoo drew 14 writers and artists. The subjects they chose ranged from minority representation in Advanced Placement courses to life for a high school transgender athletes to the impact on youth mental health due t