ME: Youth
Report finds gaps in child well-being persist across Maine
Children of color in Maine fare relatively well compared to their peers nationwide, but gaps in child well-being persist - according to a new report…
Website helps Maine’s young voters track climate change resources
A new website aims to help young voters in Maine take advantage of the historic climate progress being made through the Inflation Reduction Act…
Young activists call on Biden administration to declare climate emergency
Young activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency and use the additional powers to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
Beyond book checkouts, ME librarians teach “digital citizenship”
School librarians in Maine are teaching students the importance of "digital citizenship." The concept is similar to civics education but helps stude…
More conversation, training urged to break stigma of suicide
Advocates for mental health in Maine say the stigma of suicide often prevents those most at risk from getting the help they need. The CDC reports …
MaineCare Recipients Urged to Update Forms to Ensure Coverage
Public health advocates are working to ensure Medicaid recipients in Maine continue to have health care coverage as pandemic-era policies have ended…
ME Students Benefit from New Climate Change-Related Education Tool
Educators in Maine will have a new online resource this school year to help them teach what they say is one of the most challenging subjects: climate …
More STEM Workers Needed in ME to Fill Growing Green Energy Sector
Business leaders in Maine are working to raise awareness of the growing number of climate change-related job opportunities. The state's recent …
Bill Aids Farmer Education to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Maine and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing number …
Education Advocates Say Expired Chromebooks Teach Kids the Wrong Lesson
Education advocates say pending expiration dates for Google Chromebooks teach kids the wrong lesson about technology. Software on thirteen models …
Study Shows Benefits of Creativity for Youth Mental Health
Young people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. The Adobe Foundation …
Bowdoin Students Benefit from Job Training 'Bootcamp'
Students at Bowdoin College are benefiting from an innovative, student-led program aimed at taking the mystery out of career planning. Each winter …