Editor's Letter
Welcome to the very first edition of Growing Up Now™. This is our community's voice — by us, for us. Every story here was pitched, reported, and written by young people who believe their experiences matter. We're just getting started.
— Editorial Team, Editor
In This Issue
- 1.Cover StoryTeens Take the Mic: How One Open Mic Night Changed EverythingReported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
- 2.Beyond the BellBeyond the Bell: What Happens When the School Day EndsReported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
- 3.Youth Said ItYouth Said It: "We're Not Waiting Anymore"Reported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
- 4.Open DoorsOpen Doors: The Mentor Who Showed UpReported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
- 5.The Big PictureThe Big Picture: Why Out-of-School Time Matters More Than EverReported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
- 6.Inside iThriveInside iThrive: A New Home for Our CommunityReported by Maya Johnson, Growing Up Now™ Reporter
