Youth Bereavement Support in Public Schools

This policy brief argues that the lack of grief support in public schools is a widespread, urgent issue impacting millions of children, and outlines bipartisan, cost-effective policy solutions to ensure equitable access to bereavement resources nationwide

Implicit Bias in the Continuum of Emergency Care: From EMS Response to Hospital Treatment

Systemic Barriers Impacting Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the U.S and their Possible Solutions

This policy examines the systemic barriers that immigrant entrepeneurs face. Entrepeneurship is a often an attempt at upward mobility and immigrants often engage in it.

Misinformation and the Latino Immigrant Experience

This brief will explore how disinformation (caused by recent immigration debates) causes fear, mental health issues, and civic disengagement.

Climate Health Literacy: Building a Resilient and Informed Healthcare System in the Face of Climate Change

This policy brief evaluates the urgent need to integrate climate health literacy into medical and public health education.

Systemic Disparities within Education

his policy brief explores the systemic disparities that are connected to educational opportunities. The paper delves into low literacy rates, institutionalized racism, and the denial of education minority groups experience.

The Impacts of the Literacy Crisis on the School-to-Prison Pipeline

This policy brief examines the connection between low literacy rates and youth incarceration, particularly among Black, Latino, and low-income students.

Mandating Multi-Stage CPR/AED Training in Texas Public Schools

This policy paper proposes a multi-stage CPR/AED training mandate across Texas public schools, starting in junior high and continuing through high school.

Assessing Youth Voter Apathy in American Elections

This policy brief explores the structural, psychological, and procedural barriers that contribute to low youth civic participation in the United States.