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What Teens Need from Schools

The teenage years are unique, and today's teens face new challenges as well as opportunities. The May 2019 issue of Educational Leadership® (EL®) looks at what teens need most in terms of both academic and social supports, highlighting how schools can work smarter to keep middle and high school students healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.  Read current issue

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Featured Articles

Thomas ArmstrongHonoring the Teen Brain: A Conversation with Thomas Armstrong
by Anthony Rebora
Schools need to create environments that speak to—rather than resist or suppress—teenagers' neurological development.

The Teens Are Not Alright
by Cathy Vatterott
Excessive workloads, crammed schedules, and "perfectionism" are causing teens undue stress.

Controlled Burn: A Story of Growth
by Catherine Hart
We need to help students who aren't motivated by traditional academic work find their strengths and their own paths.

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Special Feature

Muna FarahTeen Voices: What We Really Need from Schools

Teens from across the country weigh in on their school experiences and biggest challenges. Our teen contributors include Muna Farah, Jacob Lewis, Maisie Jung, Joshua Lombardi, Ethan Hemmings, Sam Moehlig, Athanacia Varelas, and Mac Baker.

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Willow Taylor YangWillow Taylor Yang on Teen Voice and Gun Violence

An interview with the 16-year-old sophomore and journalist on the Since Parkland project, which tracked nationwide teen deaths from gun violence.

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Interviews and Classroom Practices

EL Podcast

The Teens Are Not Alright: Pushed, Pressured, Perfectionists

Anthony Rebora with Cathy Vatterott

Our guest sees a growing pandemic of students who are being pushed and pressured to achieve academically at the expense of their overall well being. Have we lost our way?


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