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“I think the metaphor that sticks with me is like if you buried it in the woods, would it be there when you came back 20 years later? I want my clothing to add to the planet and not take away from the planet, and so I try as much as possible to only sew with things that will biodegrade so that they are not going to follow future generations.”
In its 78th year, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), an international after-school club, continues to provide local youth with opportunities to develop products and apps, market, present their ideas, and prepare for their futures.
Middle school students navigate the daily dramas of early adolescent social life, along with other pressures. When things go south, where can they turn?
Vaping and marijuana are so prevalent that some schools are closing bathrooms to prohibit students from using products during school. One Voices of Youth writer speaks with peers, administrators, and health experts about what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a dangerous epidemic among today's youth.
Voting is a rite of passage. The State of Michigan now allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote. While most high school teens are not old enough to vote, they're old enough to get involved in issues that concern them. Voices of Youth's Eleanor Cook explores local groups that support youth activism and State Sen. Sean McCann weighs in.
When is enough and when is too much? More than three hours a day on social media doubles a youth's chance of depression or anxiety, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. How to set boundaries and handle overexposure? Voices of Youth Alex Velo talks to peers and adults to find out.
In this radio story, Voices of Youth Kalamazoo's Harper Horvath speaks with State Representative Julie Rogers about an important environmental literacy bill proposed by Rogers and 30 fellow representatives that could change the way climate is taught in the state.
Changing schools, onset of puberty, social media, post-pandemic after-effects, and increased pressures to succeed create a 'perfect storm' for middle-school-aged students, particularly as they navigate their social lives. Voices of Youth's Henry Bickel interviewed a teacher and school counselor to find out more.
Nationwide transgender athletes are facing tough questions about fairness. Voices of Youth's Thea Pipe, a recently-graduated transgender varsity athlete at Loy Norrix High School, speaks with peers and administrators about their thoughts.
Despite a push to increase minority enrollment in AP courses in Kalamazoo Public Schools, numbers remain low. Among the reasons are early tracking, misunderstanding options, fear of overload, and missing preparatory courses. Voices of Youth's Regina Kibezi, a junior at Loy Norrix High School, takes a deep dive to seek solutions.
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