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Harnessing Neuroscience to Help Gen Z Navigate the Path to Adulthood

Author: New America Date posted: January 21, 2026 Tags: Multimedia, Apprentices or Youth

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Lisa M. Lawson, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, hosted a talk for her latest book release, “Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children.” The event provided an important platform to highlight groundbreaking research and foster public discussion on shaping positive outcomes for youth. Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, joined Lawson for the conversation. Together, they explored new insights from youth development, neuroscience, relationships, purpose, and real-world experiences.

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