Youth
Syrian children in Lebanon are ‘being robbed of their futures’
Most Syrian children have missed years — if not decades — of schooling due to war and displacement. The conditions in Lebanon mean they could miss even more.
The US government is targeting MS-13, but a former gang member says arrests alone won't solve the problem
Young, undocumented and trying to 'keep my sanity'
This new book looks at all the kids killed by gun violence on a random day in America
As youth unemployment spikes, job seekers keep dreaming
How millennials may one day — soon — upend the political landscape
Social media and the sharing economy are changing the way that politics is both debated and funded, Olikara says. Additionally, he argues that discontent is changing the equation.
Somali youth in one Maine city are learning to navigate several cultures
Maine is home to many Somali refugees in the US, but fitting in hasn’t always been easy. There's even tension among Somali communities — between those who arrived first and those who came later. That also plays out at public schools in Lewiston, Maine’s second largest city.
Every 30 seconds a Latino in the US turns 18. The challenge is getting them to vote.
Latinos are the least likely ethnic group to go to the polls. If they voted more, Latinos could be a force in coming years — roughly every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18.
When the South African government says it can't afford free education, this student says she doesn't buy it
South African student protestors learn from their parents how to handle tear gas and stun grenades.
A 'home' away from home is helping young Haitians in the US cope with trauma of 2010 earthquake
After the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, thousands of children who survived the destruction came to the US, and many joined relatives in Boston.
What we're learning about the teenage brain
For all that scientists know about the brain, it's these crucial adolescent years—between ages 12 and 24—that could be some of our most important.
At one Baltimore school, students are easing racial tensions by learning from each other
One year after a burst of violent attacks, Digital Harbor High launched a program to bring Latino and African-American students together.
Top Bahraini student goes to jail instead of medical school
Despite his academic excellence and qualifications, Mustafa Mohammed Ismael's options are limited once he's released from jail.
Young Iranians want more freedom and a normal life — and they may finally be getting it
Iran has been strained under sanctions for years, and the nation's young people have struggled to find jobs. They also want simple things, like the ability to access the Internet. Finally, they look set to get some of what they want.
These photos of Filipino children working in mines and on sugar plantations will make you cry
"It has been four years since I stopped schooling. I only reached the sixth grade level and then had to stop so I could work."