A Comprehensive Report on Teens, Tweens, and AI

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A Comprehensive Report on Teens, Tweens, and AI

Publication Year:  2026  

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To better see what that future holds, Common Sense Media has embarked on an inaugural study of AI use among America’s tweens and teens. This is the first in a series of studies tracking young people’s experiences with AI over time.

By Common Sense Media

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    From Insights to Impact: Embedding Adolescent Development into Philanthropy

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    Adolescents | Philanthropic Practice

    From Insights to Impact: Embedding Adolescent Development into Philanthropy

    Publication Year:  2026  

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    A Guide for Philanthropy provides practical entry points and real-world examples to help grantmakers translate developmental science into action. Funders may use this resource as a reflection tool, a planning guide, a conversation starter, or as a way to surface new approaches.

    By Search Institute in collaboration with the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, Grantmakers for Thriving Youth and the Youth Transition Funders Group.

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      Youth Media Training Modules

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      Adolescents | K-12 | Out-of-School Time | Youth Voice

      Youth Media Training Modules

      Publication Year:  2025  

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      These modules are designed to help young people build their skills and confidence in media engagement. They guide youth through essential topics such as crafting compelling messages, understanding media platforms, and effectively communicating their ideas to diverse audiences.

      By Collective for Youth Engagement in STEM and Society.

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        Youth Civic Engagement Toolkit

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        Adolescents | K-12 | Out-of-School Time | Youth Voice

        Youth Civic Engagement Toolkit

        Publication Year:  2025  

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        This toolkit is designed to provide tools, curricular resources, and examples from partners to inspire you on the journey of elevating youth voice and empowering youth through civic engagement. The resources in this collection are particularly focused on supporting afterschool and other out-of-school time programs, but may be useful to a wide range of youth-serving programs.

        By Collective for Youth Engagement in STEM and Society.

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          Climate Emotions Toolkit for Middle School Educators

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          Adolescents | K-12 | Mental Health

          Climate Emotions Toolkit for Middle School Educators

          Publication Year:  2025  

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          The toolkit is an evidence-based, teacher-tested resource designed to equip teachers with everything they need to address climate emotions in the classroom. It provides background information, climate literacy resources, and strategies for supporting students’ mental well-being.

          By Climate Mental Health Network and National Environmental Education Foundation.

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            Eco-Anxiety: How Time Outside Helps Youth Navigate Climate Emotions

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            Adolescents | Child Well-Being | Mental Health

            Eco-Anxiety: How Time Outside Helps Youth Navigate Climate Emotions

            Publication Year:  2025  

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            As climate impacts accelerate across the globe, so do feelings of anxiety, grief, and uncertainty, particularly among youth. This brief brings together emerging research and practical insights to explore how time outside and nature-based programming can play a meaningful role in helping young people process climate emotions, build resilience, and develop a sense of agency and action.
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            By Blue Sky Funders Forum + Climate Mental Health Network + One Green Thing.

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              Giving Done Right | Building Better Schools: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters

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              Adolescents | K-12 | Philanthropic Practice | Youth Voice

              Giving Done Right | Building Better Schools: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters

              Publication Year:  2025  

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              Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with their Center for Effective Philanthropy colleague David McKinney, vice president of YouthTruth — a CEP initiative — to discuss how systematically listening to young people at scale can transform education, both at the school and system level. ..

              By Giving Done Right podcast from the Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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                A Love Letter & Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies

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                Adolescents | Child Well-Being | Mental Health | Safety

                A Love Letter & Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies

                Publication Year:  2025  

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                This guide includes Know Your Rights materials, safety planning guidance, self-care and mental health reflection exercises and resources, and other mental health resources for immigrant parents and their children.

                By Children Thrive Action Network.

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                  GET REAL: Teens & Screens 2025

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                  Adolescents | Narrative | Youth Voice

                  GET REAL: Teens & Screens 2025

                  Publication Year:  2025  

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                  The annual Teens & Screens study surveys U.S. adolescents about their media use and perspectives. This report, the fourth in the series, centers teen voices and helps support storytellers who would like to more accurately reflect adolescent development and different ages and stages.

                  By the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA.

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                    America After 3PM

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                    Adolescents | Child Well-Being | Out-of-School Time

                    America After 3PM

                    Publication Year:  2025  

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                    The fifth edition of America After 3PM surveyed 30,000+ parents and guardians across the country. Key finding: Parents of almost 30 million kids—more than half the country’s school-age youth—want afterschool programs for their children. Yet over 75 percent of these children do not have access to programming. Unmet demand for afterschool programs is highest for children in low- and middle-income families.

                    By Afterschool Alliance.

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