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Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing

The New York Times June 20, 2023
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“This is a scenario where we just need to know more,” says NSCA member Jacqueline Nesi, in an article for The New York Times Upshot about what the research really says about social media and youth mental health.

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From the Science of Learning and Development to the Promise of Ecosystems

April 20, 2026

The UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent was cited in a New America article highlighting organizations and research that have supported the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems’ understanding of adolescent development and how to build ecosystems that support young people. The National Commission on Learning Ecosystems is a two-year initiative, announced in February 2026, that focuses on making stronger connections between U.S. public schools and out-of-school programs.

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What Does Brain Science Tell Us About Adolescence?

April 16, 2026

The Wallace Foundation interviews CDA’s Co-Executive Director Adriana Galvan for an article on how adolescent brain development shapes risk-taking and learning, and why relationships, exploration, and access to out-of-school-time opportunities matter for developing adolescents.

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