When I’m Overwhelmed, This Teacher Keeps Me Motivated
"I sometimes struggle to stay motivated in school, but ...
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Jul
11
Jul
Taking Care of My Grandma Taught Me to Take Care of Myself
A 17-year-old writes about the challenges she has faced taking care of her grandmother who has dementia, which causes paranoia, and the lessons it's taught her....
06
Jul
First Youth Public Safety Academy Class Graduates
Participating students completed an eight-day crash course in physical, self-defense, law and basic training and graduated June 29 with a CPR certification....
26
Jun
The Role of Education in Eradicating Hate
While students are often described as tomorrow’s leaders, many are taking leadership roles today to address the perpetuation of hate in academic environments....
12
Jun
Report Finds Bay Area Unhoused Youth Faced Increased Challenges Since Pandemic
A new report looks at how living standards and health outcomes of homeless youth in San Francisco and Alameda counties worsened since the onset of COVID-19....
01
Jun
RHS Student Says Things Are ‘a Little Bit Better’ After Protest Against N-Word
Markeith Anderson spoke to the Pulse about what has changed since he helped lead the "We Stop, You Stop" protest against the n-word at Richmond High....
15
May
Why I Deleted TikTok From My Phone and My Life
A Richmond teen writes about how she went from sometimes being "on TikTok all night" to giving it up because it was affecting her physical and mental health....
08
May
Is TikTok Out of Time? Teens Have Their Say
With talk swirling about banning TikTok, we asked local teens what they like about it, how they use it, and what they would do if it were prohibited....
06
May
Asian Teens Say Dating Violence a Taboo Topic at Home
Culture and language are among the barriers that prevent many Asian American teens from openly discussing dating violence with their parents....
28
Apr
Richmond’s Ellyana Thornton Chosen for Million Girls Moonshot’s National Flight Crew
Ellyana Thornton of Richmond has been chosen to be one of just 44 girls to be part of the National Flight Crew for Million Girls Moonshot....
07
Apr
‘When Life Hits Like a Whip’: Students Try to Deal With Mental Health Themselves But Want More Support
Kennedy High students told us how they deal with mental health issues and what schools and parents could do to increase mental wellness in teens....
31
Mar
College Corps Program Rewards Students for Giving Back
California students can apply now for the College Corps program, which provides financial assistance in exchange for community service work....
28
Feb
Teens Confront Epidemic of Dating Violence
Young people are coming of age without knowing how to create a loving relationship or what the warning signs are that maybe they’re not in a good one....
20
Feb
I Didn’t Want to Move to Ghana. Now, I Can’t Wait to Go Back
When his family decided to make a fresh start in Ghana, one East County teen wanted to stay home. In time, he grew to love the West African nation....
09
Feb
RHS Student Wants to Take the N-Word ‘Out of People’s Vocabulary’
"The student used a slur and no one really cares. People are so blind to it that it makes me upset. It’s like we’re poisoned," writes a Richmond High student....
