ME: Youth
Schools' services help ME kids tackle mental health challenges
Mental health experts have released a checklist for parents of students headed back to school in Maine. The state's Department of Health and Human …
ME groups boost awareness of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services
A monthly telecom surcharge could generate significant funding for Maine's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a new report. The mental …
Fewer ME kids living in poverty but education problems grow
The economic well-being of kids in Maine is improving, but chronic school absence is impacting learning, according to a new report. The 2024 Kids …
ME promotes youth apprenticeships to build green economy workforce
State officials in Maine are highlighting apprenticeships as a way to earn a living wage and contribute to the state's growing green economy…
ME prepares young people for climate change-related jobs, activism
State officials in Maine are preparing the next generation for climate change-related activism and careers. A new state-run website helps young …
Report finds gaps in child well-being persist across Maine
Children of color in Maine fare relatively well compared to their peers nationwide, but gaps in child well-being persist - according to a new report…
Website helps Maine’s young voters track climate change resources
A new website aims to help young voters in Maine take advantage of the historic climate progress being made through the Inflation Reduction Act…
Young activists call on Biden administration to declare climate emergency
Young activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency and use the additional powers to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
Beyond book checkouts, ME librarians teach “digital citizenship”
School librarians in Maine are teaching students the importance of "digital citizenship." The concept is similar to civics education but helps stude…
More conversation, training urged to break stigma of suicide
Advocates for mental health in Maine say the stigma of suicide often prevents those most at risk from getting the help they need. The CDC reports …
MaineCare Recipients Urged to Update Forms to Ensure Coverage
Public health advocates are working to ensure Medicaid recipients in Maine continue to have health care coverage as pandemic-era policies have ended…
ME Students Benefit from New Climate Change-Related Education Tool
Educators in Maine will have a new online resource this school year to help them teach what they say is one of the most challenging subjects: climate …