Inclusive with Abdimalik

Abdimalik talks about how being inclusive is a way to measure and determine whether to align with certain organizations, offering examples of fostering inclusivity for different identities and communities. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Authentic: Being Real, Even Online

Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values that Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. Admiring and Expressing Authenticity:Roles Models and Influencers In some circles, authenticity is a

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Authentic with Liam

Liam shares where and who he experiences authenticity with—and why he sees this value as a priority in his career hopes. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Growthful: Self-Improvement & Safety Nets

Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values that Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here.  One of the simplest aspects of growing is through learning and being stretched outside a person’s comfort

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Whether Online or in Person, Deep Connection Is Key

While the debate continues about returning to schools while COVID-19 lingers, caring for young people in either circumstance is the critical issue. Parents, educators, and health officials across the country are working to figure out how, and in some cases, if students can go back to school. While the Center for Disease

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Meet Christian, the Teen Who Created Our Podcast Music

The Voices of Young People Podcast from Springtide Research Institute features original music from Christian Unthank, a 14-year-old high school student in New York who designed and produced the music heard in every episode. Christian created our podcast’s theme music right as social distancing and stay-at-home orders were going into effect across the United States in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We wanted to

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Growthful with Suhur

Suhur shares why being growthful is a defining value for her academic goals, ambitions, and religious life.   Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple Transcript [00:00:08] [Ellen] Welcome to the voices of young people podcast brought to you by springtide research Institute. In each episode, we hear directly from young

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The Risks of Going Out & the Risks of Staying in for Young People

Balancing the concerns of mental and physical health during a pandemic requiring isolation is tricky for a generation already prone to extreme loneliness. NPR recently ran a story titled Why Some Young People Fear Social Isolation More Than COVID-19. It’s a heart-rending look at how young people are balancing the mental

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