Growing Up Now™
iThrive's Community Newsroom
The newsroom for the world young people are growing up in.
Issue #2 · October 1, 2026
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Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell: What Happens When the School Day Ends
An inside look at the programs keeping teens engaged after 3 PM.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter5m

Open Doors
Open Doors: The Mentor Who Showed Up
How a single relationship changed the trajectory of one student's life.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter4m
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Teens Take the Mic: How One Open Mic Night Changed Everything
What started as a quiet Friday night turned into the most talked-about event of the summer.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter4m

Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell: What Happens When the School Day Ends
An inside look at the programs keeping teens engaged after 3 PM.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter5m

Youth Said It
Youth Said It: "We're Not Waiting Anymore"
A roundtable conversation with five teens about what their generation wants adults to know.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter6m

Open Doors
Open Doors: The Mentor Who Showed Up
How a single relationship changed the trajectory of one student's life.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter4m

The Big Picture
The Big Picture: Why Out-of-School Time Matters More Than Ever
A look at the research behind enrichment programs and youth development.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter5m
Inside iThrive
Inside iThrive: A New Home for Our Community
The new campus opens its doors this fall — here's what to expect.
Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter2m
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