Tag: youth

India Currents author Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan makes the argument for the value of education beyond the limited framing of employment preparation.

A new report identifies eight stress factors that make it more difficult for a school to provide quality education to all of its students.

One shopper's account of a Black Friday store hopping adventure.

Art, graphic design, photography — visual artist FORCE 129 does it all. The multi-talented artist displayed his talents at a pop out booth in front of the Anno Domini Gallery on S. First street as a part of SOFA's First Fridays.

As the county and country struggles with bringing our economy back to life, a teacher of financial literacy says the answer might be in investing in our youth.

When "Edward" needs cash fast he relies on the one thing he has complete control over: his body.

Young videographers discuss what it's like to grow up poor in California, where one in four children is now living in poverty.

A 19-year-old East Palo Alto organizer speaks on behalf of hundreds of families in East Palo Alto regarding rent increases.

Writer Iliana Perez takes us through the De-Bug activities held at this year's Music in the Park.

Looking for a South Asian-themed summer camp? Go no further. Check this list by India Currents...

More young people are putting their education on hold, amid a tough economy and deep cuts in the last few years to education funding.

Aerodance achieves success through eleven years of hard-work. The Indian dance academy has grown from six to over 1,000 students in just a decade.

As 2010 winds down, we asked members of De-Bug to reflect on their most memorable moments of 2010. Through writing and video, they share the moments that defined their year.

Students enrolled in Latino College Preparatory's drama program are getting a lesson in culture and self-esteem while they perform in the modern adaption of a five-century-old Mexican play.

With young people desperate for jobs, many have fallen victim to job scams – seemingly great employment opportunities that turn out to be hustles. De-Bug writers share experiences of getting jobs that were, in fact, too good to be true.

In the scramble of holiday consumerism, some Bay Area stores and advocates are trying to separate authentic gift giving from corporate-driven buying.

When a teenager came to the US as a refugee from Mexico, he landed in Santa Clara County in need of assistance. A Catholic Charities program was there to connect him with a family and community that welcomed him.

Bay Area non-profit AchieveKids uses drama to teach special needs kids social skills.

Why are people surprised about a recent Vanderbilt University study that shows paying teachers extra money doesn't improve student performance?

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fasting growing sports in the country. At the Washington Youth Center in West San Jose, the Norcal Fight Factory has used the sport's appeal as a way to offer at risk youth another choice beyond gangs and the streets.

Youth of color from the ages of 16 to 24 are one of the hardest to count populations for the Census. De-Bug asked minority youth from high schools to write a letter to their parents as to why it is important to participate in the Census. The following are excerpts of the campaign, accompanied by video coverage of a youth concert by Voto Latino promoting the Census.