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Published
December 23, 2021

Commentary: One way to tackle America’s youth mental health challenge – change billing

Targeting the structural roots of our workforce deficit will help ensure that our young people are cared for and short-circuit crises.
Published
November 30, 2021

Commentary: Are dentists introducing America’s teens to opioids?

Research shows that first-time drug use often begins in the chair where young people lean back and say ‘aah.’
Published
November 19, 2021

Maine Voices: Working together to break the cycle of youth homelessness

The scope of this problem is daunting, but major efforts are underway in Maine to address it – involving partners across various sectors and youth who’ve been there.
Published
July 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Don’t let pandemic year drag our high schoolers down

A new C* grade for full-year online or hybrid classes would allow Maine students who struggled during 2020-2021 to graduate on time.
Published
June 18, 2021

Maine Voices: Pandemic will have lasting effects on our children, teens

All adults have an opportunity to play a role in the well-being of our youth, especially as they return to a semblance of their pre-COVID lives.

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Published
May 13, 2021

Maine Voices: Let’s seize this opportunity to invest in all young people

Portland-area teens will benefit if we channel new COVID response funds into the places where they live, learn, work and play.
Published
April 25, 2021

Maine Voices: All Maine young people deserve access to our state’s natural landscape

H.P. 1087 sets us on a course toward equitable access to the outdoors for all Maine youth, regardless of the resources of their school, community or family.