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Is the U.S. Ready to Start Caring About the Crisis in Caretaking?

By Hoa Nguyen ● Politics ● August 24, 2016

Care economists are trying to change how people in the U.S. think about caring services for everyone; children, elderly, people with disabilities, people with medical problems. But is the country ready for such a holistic approach to national budgeting?

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Teen Shares the Beauty of Kenya for Girls, Visitors

By Mercy Wambui ● Teen Voices ● August 3, 2016

From communities who pitch in to send a girl to university to the graceful Grevy’s zebra, the writer shares her favorite things about living in Kenya.

Why Girls’ Education in Morocco Needs More than Money

By Juliet S. Sorensen ● Commentary ● July 12, 2016

If some of the $100 million in U.S. aid goes to building girls’ dormitories, fine. But construction projects should not be the focus. Instead aid should be spent on helping local leaders boost the cultural status of girls and their education.

Afghan Street Children Pick Coins Over Classes

By Mahtab ● Teen Voices ● June 22, 2016

At first, Mahtab blamed the government for the prevalence of street children in Kabul. Once she realized she could do something to help, the 16-year-old began teaching at The Borderfree Afghan Street Kids School in Kabul, which opened in 2015. Ninety-three Afghan street children attend the school run by volunteers who teach language and math literacy.

Teen Questions Why Education Isn’t Enough for Kenyan Girls

By Mary Mukami ● Teen Voices ● June 8, 2016

Teen Mary Mukami knows that the key to success for women in her country is education. But what she doesn’t understand is girls’ own inability to keep their eye on the prize.

Sex Harassment and Teens: Title IX Moving Into High Schools

By Sammy Norrito ● Teen Voices ● June 2, 2016

As it switches to high schools, Know Your IX is running workshops aimed at turning victims of sexual harassment into advocates of reform. One student says a stigma of fear and shame surround discussions of the problem.

Girls of Color Reflect on Different Ways They Chose a College

By Melody Magly ● Teen Voices ● May 5, 2016

When it comes to choosing between historically black or predominantly white colleges, similar concerns about diversity and culture can lead down different paths.

Here’s How Candidates Can Get the Mom Vote this Election

By Juhie Bhatia ● Politics ● May 3, 2016

In a poll of American mothers released today, most named education reform as the top issue for the next president to address to improve their children’s lives. Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has the most support of the surveyed moms.

‘Add Something Little’ Taken Too Far for Kenyan Teen

By Faith Wanjihia ● Teen Voices ● April 27, 2016

In Kenya, “ongeza kitu kidogo” means “add something little.” But despite its often lighthearted connotation, an attempt to act on this phrase nearly costs Faith Wanjihia’s cousin his education.

Rape Trauma Is Too Serious Not to Know Our Safety Options

By Joan Cook ● Commentary ● April 21, 2016

Novel interventions are springing up across college campuses to help young women prevent and even recover from rape. They are not a substitute for educating males and holding perpetrators accountable. But their benefits should still be appreciated.