Center for the Developing Adolescent

Elections as Opportunities for Positive Development

A new research note from the National Scientific Council on Adolescence offers ways adults can support young people during and after the election.

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Introducing STEPS for Youth

This new online tool brings insights from developmental science to policymakers helping young people thrive.
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Early Adolescence: A Window of Opportunity for Educators to Support Positive Mental Health

A new brief from the NSCA provides research-based recommendations for middle-school educators to promote positive mental health. Read the Brief

Engaging, Safe, and Evidence-Based

The second council report from the NCSA explains how digital tech could help early adolescents safely learn and thrive.

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Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence

New report from the NSCA explains the importance of purpose during our adolescent years.
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Guides for Better Youth Engagement

We worked with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create two guides to help funders and organizations support meaningful youth engagement. Read the Guides

Adolescence is a time of remarkable opportunity. The years between age 10 to about 25 mark a period of rapid growth, development, and learning as we discover and adapt to the world around us. We forge our sense of who we are and who we aspire to be.

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