When the population rises, so does public interest in their problems. Senior Editor Richard Louv explores ways we may optimize our benefits in the upcoming teen wave in America.

The Carnegie Council's 1995 report, Great Transitions, discussed the greatest challenges facing adolescents in our country. Senior Editor Richard Louv discusses how families and communities can help them face these challenges.

Parents need to be involved in their lives, writes Senior Editor Richard Louv, but in a way that fosters independence, say teens.

The National Household Education Survey regularly conducts topical interviews of households on topics such as early childhood education, school readiness, parent involvement in education, safety and discipline, and adult education.