Learning out Loud Blog Series
2021 Program Outcomes: Remaining steadfast in our commitment to teens and our mission
For two years, youth have been navigating disrupted education, isolation from family and friends, reduced access to resources and services, increased economic challenges, and shifting expectations for their futures. These challenges can impact mental health, school engagement and performance, and … Continue reading
Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment to Doing the Next Right Thing, Part one of a two-part series
Through 2020 and into 2021, our nation has dealt with the “triple pandemic” of COVID-19, economic uncertainty, and a heightened focus on the realities of systemic racism. During these challenging times, Wyman continues to deliver on our mission to serve … Continue reading
Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment to Doing the Next Right Thing, Part two of a two-part series
In the first part of this series, Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment to Doing the Next Right Thing, we discuss how the last 18 months have been extremely difficult for Wyman teens and staff alike. We continued … Continue reading
It’s Time to Prioritize Healthy Adolescent Social Connections
by Nicki Thomson, Senior Director of Research and Learning, and Grace Bramman, Associate Director of Evaluation and Grants Social connections are foundational to supporting adolescent social-emotional learning and educational success—this foundation is as important to education as ABC’s and … Continue reading