
You’ve Graduated—Now What? – A practical guide for high school graduates BY- Marissa Spires
Before getting any further into this article, Congratulations! Finishing the end of your general education career is worth the celebration. You might be wondering, “well now what?” This is a great question, and normal to ask yourself. Everyone’s path after high school...

Blue Origin Exclusive: More Than 80 Seattle Students Take Flight Through STEM and Aerospace Exploration at iSpace
More than 80 Seattle-area middle and high school students gathered for an unforgettable day of hands-on learning, aerospace exploration, and STEM discovery at iUrban Teen's recent iSpace event. Through an exclusive partnership with Blue Origin and Club for the Future,...

Parent Corner: Screen Time that Builds Skills
It’s no secret that today, we see children of all ages with screens right in front of them. Even if children do not have access to technology at home, it’s very common for children to have access with their friends, peers, extended family, and especially at school....

Celebrating 2026 Graduates!
iUrban Teen would like to congratulate all our amazing graduates! Your hard work, commitment, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone. Not only have you achieved something grand, but you’ve also set a great example for all the...

AI in Sneakers: How Tech is Changing Your Kicks
Hey, Teens! Did you know that even companies like Nike use artificial intelligence (AI)? When it comes to advancing sneaker designs, tracking performance, and predicting trends, AI can be such a useful tool for the company! Take the Nike Air sneaker line for example:...

Real Talk: High School Internships That Open Doors
Internships are a smart way to build real-world skills, meet mentors, get a head start on work experience, and help you stand out in college and job applications. The great thing is that internships aren’t just for college students anymore! High schoolers today are...

Celebrating Donna Hammond: 2026 iUrban Teen Compass Award Recipient – By Marissa Spires
iUrban Teen Recognizes Donna Hammond as the 2026 Compass Award Recipient. She is a Skill trades Workforce Strategist, born and raised in Portland, OR, and a long-time advisory council member for iUT. In 2018, she helped launch the first iTrades summit, which has since...

Robots in the City
Have you ever walked around a city, and watched a small robot on wheels fly past your feet? What about a restaurant where a tall robot takes your order? What we used to only see in sci-fi movies, is becoming our reality today! There’s so many kinds of robots that, its...

Phone Hacks for Good
Today, a tool belt for all sorts of needs and problems can be fixed by an almost limitless range of apps you can download within an instant! With just a click of a button, we have access to resources on resources. Aside from games, messaging your friends, ordering...

Health Spotlight Interview with Dr. Kelly
Marissa: All right. Hey, everyone, I'm Marissa Spires. I'm a marketing assistant for iUrban Teen, and today I have the exciting opportunity to interview Dr. Kecia Kelly for our iUrban Teen Health Spotlight. Dr. Kelly is a DNP, MBA, FACHE, NEA-BC, and has built a...
