Watch a video about teen activist Yolanda Renee King and her family roots in the civil rights movement.
December 2024/January 2025
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, TEENS
A Greener Future for Hawaii
Young climate activists won a groundbreaking victory in their fight to protect Hawaii’s environment.
December 2024/January 2025
TEENS, CIVICS
Dreaming Big
The granddaughter of a civil rights icon is carrying on his mission to make the world a better place.
November 2024
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, TEENS, CIVICS
What If You Were President?
We asked 100 middle school students across the country. Find out what they would change—and why. Plus, explore our 2024 Election Guide.
November 2024
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, TEENS
What Does It Take to Pull Off an Election?
Many teens across the country are stepping up to help on Election Day by serving as poll workers.
October 2024
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, TEENS, CIVICS
Let Us Vote!
Teens across the United States are on a mission to lower the voting age to 16.
October 2024
TEENS, SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY
Teen Rex
Three kids in North Dakota found the bones of a teenage Tyrannosaurus rex.
September 2024
TEENS, ENVIRONMENT
The No Styrofoam Ninja
This Colorado teen’s mission to ban Styrofoam takeout containers helped strike a blow against plastic waste.
May 2024
TEENS, CIVICS
I Want to Share My History
Meet a California teen who is on a mission to ensure that kids learn about Asian American history in school.
April 2024
MEDIA LITERACY, TEENS
The Book Giver
Meet the West Virginia teen who founded a nonprofit that donates books to children living in book deserts.
March 2024
TEENS, SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY
The Fight Against Teen Vaping
Illegal e-cigarettes in bright colors and appealing flavors are flooding the market—and tempting teens.
March 2024
TEENS, SPORTS
Turning Pro at 13
Meet the Major League Soccer player who is the youngest professional athlete to appear in a game.
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