An 8th grader works on a class project at Paw Paw Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Paw Paw, Michigan. An AP-NORC/MTV poll found that nearly half of U.S. teens said the pandemic has made it harder to be happy and maintain their mental health. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Gen Z put mental health on the map. Let them lead in solving the crisis.
Michael D. Smith | May 23, 2024
We are facing a youth mental health crisis, with one in three high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Together with Pinterest and the Schultz Family Foundation, AmeriCorps launched Youth Mental Health Corps to address this crisis head-on.
WRDW | July 28, 2023
Georgia students showed small improvements on state standardized tests in the 2022-2023 school year, but achievement remains below pre-pandemic levels, and slow progress suggests a full recovery could be years off. Read more on WRDW.
FEMA | July 28, 2023
The Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program (RISEUP), a collaborative initiative aimed at assisting Guam residents affected by Typhoon Mawar, has successfully completed its mission. As of July 27, RISEUP has repaired 537 metal roofs for survivors. Read more on FEMA.
Justina Coronel
KSDK | July 27, 2023
The sun shines down on St. Louis and dangerous digits continue to climb this week. That's why AmeriCorps St. Louis is stepping in. Read more on KSDK.
Estephany Escobar
Spectrum News 1 | July 27, 2023
Heat continues to be top of mind this week with temperatures on Wednesday reaching 95 degrees in the afternoon. Roofing manufacturer GAF hosted a roof installation training for site leaders at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. Read more on Spectrum News 1.
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