Being a middle school is not about housing grades 6 — 8 in a single building; it is about addressing the unique developmental needs of young adolescents. (amle.org)
Also speaking, the Programme Manager of PATA, Mr. Francis Umoh lamented that much of the social and psychological needs of the young adolescents living with HIV were not met, stressing that they should be embraced and not isolated, and medication made available to them. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
The Interface of School and Family in Meeting the Belonging Needs of Young Adolescents Lynley H. Anderman and Valerie S. Leake (mlersig.net)