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A round table discussion between teens Ebony Coleman, Kelly Colón, Evin Cruz, Brittany Humphrey, Jimmy Lee, Angelica Petela, Irving Torres, and Renea Williams (full text)
Mohammed describes how Mr. Seltzer's high standards and demanding regimen brought out the best in his students. (full text)
V.N. reviews the controversial movie Precious and, as a young person in foster care, she vouches for its true-to-life depiction of a seriously dysfunctional family. However, she finds it too hopeless. (full text)
Baaria wonders how teens can be expected to respect one another when Romney and Obama constantly insult each other. She argues that negative campaigning damages the political process. (full text)
The author's mother brought her to the country illegally, but when she enters foster care, she's eligible to get a green card. However, the process is incredibly long and frustrating. (full text)
This imaginative novel about a teen in foster care, pulls you in with its violent, strange, and dramatic plot—and then gets you to think about your own choices. (full text)
A play written and performed by youth in foster care reveals the real-life drama of many teens. (full text)
Two teens take take on the battle of the sexes after attending a talk by the author of the provocatively-titled book, Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else (full text)
Anthony is teased when his classmates catch him reading a book for fun, but he refuses to change his ways. In fact, he argues that his peers should read more, not less. (full text)
Florence dislikes reading until she encounters urban fiction, and then Angela's Ashes, during her sophomore high school year. For the first time, books seem relevant to her own life. Florence is now hooked on reading memoirs and hopes to write her own someday. (full text)
Jamell, who feels alienated in his foster home and at school, finds comfort with a group of friends who like to skip school together. When he realizes he won't be able to graduate on time, he starts changing his ways. (full text)
After Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer who says he shot in self-defense, Anthony points out that feeling threatened and actually being in danger are two different things. (full text)
In the wake of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's murder, Geraldo Rivera went on TV to say that black and Hispanic youth shouldn't wear hoodies because it makes them look menacing. Olivia is outraged and argues that Geraldo's logic is demeaning and ridiculous. (full text)
Sherilyn learns how her habit of littering affects sea life and begins to care about the environment. (full text)
Otis is bullied in school, then discovers that on the Internet he can be the aggressor. He goes too far and hurts someone he loves.
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The author feels intense pressure, so she begins taking pills that help her study. The drugs change her into someone she doesn't recognize. (full text)
Remi is alarmed by the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, a Colorado movie theater, a Sikh temple—and even on her own block. (full text)
Otis's mother kicks him out and he ends up in a homeless shelter with much older men who drink, smoke and do drugs. He has a hard time facing the reality of his situation. (full text)
Men are constantly commenting on Margaret's appearance as she walks down the street. She reports on how widespread—and how damaging to girls—street harassment is and describes how some women are fighting back. (full text)
Ricki interviews author Cris Beam about her new book, To The End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care. Beam talks about her personal interest in the topic and her conclusions about the system. (full text)
Have you seen posters of tween girls on the subways and buses with the line, "I'm Beautiful The Way I Am"? They're part of NYC's “I’m A Girl” public service campaign addressing girls' self-esteem and body image. Find out why Margaret thinks the campaign misses the point. (full text)
New York's Summer Youth Employment Program provides much-needed work experience and paychecks to thousands of teens annually. But this summer, there may nearly 3,000 fewer jobs available than last year--unless state legislators act now. (full text)
The classic film was remade for modern times, and it gets a lot of details about foster care right. (full text)
Apply now to join our six-week summer workshop, where you'll learn writing skills, make friends, and discuss this year's theme of gender roles and expectations. (full text)
Apply now to join our six-week summer workshop, where you'll learn writing skills, make friends, and discuss this year's theme of gender roles and expectations. (full text)
The Possibility Project, a NYC performing arts organization, takes real stories and real youth from the stage to the screen in this new musical. (full text)
Victor points out that likely presidential nominee Donald Trump plays on Americans' fear of ISIS in his attacks on immigrants. But he is an extremist who incites violence. (full text)
Marlo reviews a novel about two girls in foster care in different eras and finds aspects of being in care that are timeless. (full text)
When Samira is sent to a mental hospital she feels trapped, until a sympathetic social worker helps her open up. (full text)
Austin Kong can relate to the jaded but sensitive Holden Caulfied, the 16 year-old narrator in the classic novel, "The Catcher in the Rye." (full text)
Andre learns that playing basketball isn't just about defense and scoring. "I like how basketball gave a lot of people from different backgrounds a shared language and goals," he writes. (full text)
Jose reviews the film, The Zookeeper's Wife, a true story about a Polish couple who saves over 300 Jews from the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. (full text)
Melanie argues that gun control is the way to keep American's safe—not Trump's attempts to keep immigrants out of the country. (full text)
Like the mom in the movie, reviewer Alexus had a fun, loving, but irresponsible mother. She says the movie is like a candy-colored version of her own childhood. (full text)
Mason's journey to find a name that better fits their identity leads them on a path of self-reflection that eventually brings fulfilling results. (full text)
After the terrorist attack near Ruby's NYC high school, she feels a strong connection to the students attending Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (full text)
Fair Futures is a coalition of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and child welfare agencies in New York City. The group got the city to spend $10 million on educational coaches for NYC foster youth. (full text)
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