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YCteen publishes true stories by teens, giving readers insight into the issues that matter most in young people's lives.
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Issue #269 (November/December 2019)
![]() Making School Better
After getting suspended, Khyron considers the punishment and makes the case for its ineffectiveness, suggesting restorative justice is more apt. (full text)
Adrian resents people telling them that being nonbinary is something new. In fact, nonbinary people have existed—and been celebrated—by diverse cultures for ages. (full text)
Asa tries to ignore a friend’s racist comments and behavior, but it snowballs and soon she must confront not only her “friend” but also the principal. (full text)
How teachers can better support students of color and respond more effectively to racism in their schools. (full text)
Zachary reports on his experience at the 2019 climate strike. He calls for young people to hold their elected representatives accountable for combating climate change. (full text)
Caitlin struggles to make meaningful friendships until she gets support from a school counselor and her mom. (full text)
Although Emily likes the academic rigors of her specialized high school, she struggles with the notion that she can’t pursue her artistic inclinations. (full text)
Sydney is part of a club that makes fighting for an all-gender bathroom in their school a priority. (full text)
Readers provide opinion, advice, and ideas to authors who contributed to previous issues. (full text)
The author is abused and bullied, and becomes very angry. Fighting is a good release for her -- until she faces arrest. Then she learns self-control. (full text)
After being abandoned by her father, Amber has a hard time trusting others, even a boy who tries to show her that he’s here to stay. (full text)
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