YOUTH

The first week of NEPM’s Media Lab summer program introduced youth to journalism, media literacy, and audio recording.

We learn about PAHMUSA's Underground Railroad walking tour in Springfield, chat with author David Ambroz's memoir, "A Place Called Home," and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

MLK Family Services announced the summer programs they are providing to the city's youth this year.

The second year team “Discovery Polybotz” from the Discovery Polytech High School in Springfield, has entered the robotics world with the pedal to the metal, quickly making a name for themselves.

Springfield Gándara Center celebrates the launch of its Young Adult Supportive Living Program, the newest addition to the young adult housing program, SHINE.

According to The Boston Globe, turnover among caseworkers at the state's child welfare agency, long a troubling norm, has spiked since the COVID pandemic. And that's caused instability for children while threatening to undermine the agency's mission.

NEPM's Hunger Awareness Week coverage begins with a visit to the cafeteria at JFK Middle School in Northampton. For about six years, the district's nutrition director has reminded students to take fruits and vegetables in the lunch line, and now oversees a program that sends food home with some students on the weekend.

Trump saw a 10% increase in youth votes compared with 2020

Newly registered high school students express their opinions and concerns about becoming new voters.

Massachusetts state Sen. Joan Lovely continues to push for her bill to eliminate of the state's statute of limitations on civil cases alleging child sexual abuse. Lovely has a strategy for getting a vote on her proposed bill during the current informal session.