January 2026

Black History Month honors the powerful legacy of African Americans who shaped history through courage, creativity, and conviction. While we often look to well-known civil rights icons and pioneers of the past, today’s trailblazers are also found in a new generation of change-makers: teens who are stepping up, speaking out, and shaping the future. This […]

With the increase in technology allowing teens to pay for everything using their phones, like Venmo, and with cash being less common, there’s a need to teach teen budgeting skills like never before. While young people are generally very comfortable using technology, many find themselves feeling lost when it comes to understanding how to budget,

The collaborative aspect of team sports encourages emotional and psychological development in addition to competition-driven performance. However, the Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation understands that team sports impact beyond performance, and contains benefits such as developing resiliency, thinkers, and socially connected people. Science has demonstrated the correlation between Mental Health and Academic Success through Youth Development,

In a world where every interaction teens have is connected digitally, they are surrounded by technology. Whether it’s from TikTok, group chat, researching for school projects, or streaming video and music, technology plays a key role in their lives. While technology allows for connection and learning, it can also result in numerous challenges, particularly as

There’s something inherently hopeful about a new semester. It’s a chance to leave behind past missteps and take control of what comes next. But starting strong requires more than optimism; it demands structure, focus, and intention. That’s where goal setting for students comes in. With the right mindset and strategy, students can transform that fresh