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Voter Survey: Concern about Kids, Poor Standing on International Child-Well Being

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:44:21 -0500

The nonpartisan Every Child Matters Education Fund surveyed 800 registered voters and
found that regardless of party, strong majorities are concerned about a recent UNICEF
report ranking U.S. child well-being near the bottom of the industrialized world. The

Evaluation Exchange: Building the Future of Family Involvement

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:24:00 -0500

The Spring 2008 issue of Evaluation Exchange from the Harvard Family Research Project looks at promising practices in family involvement.

Drugs4Real

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:47:15 -0500

Drugs4Real is a free Web-based prevention program that teaches early adolescents (ages 11 to 14) about the influence of alcohol and other drugs, and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances.

ParentingTeensOnline

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:08:06 -0500

ParentingTeensOnline is a free monthly e-magazine for parents of teens ages 12-19. It offers practical, expert-guided advice and support on teen health, media and technology, drugs/alcohol, education, volunteering, sports, social issues, babysitting, sexuality ...

Finding Resources to Support Workforce Development Services for Youth

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:17:01 -0500

Workforce programs targeting youth (often after-school programs or vocational alternatives to education) can help the more than 5 million young people who are out of work and school get job skills, preparation for college and vocational training, and other critical supports. This report, originally published by the Finance Project in April and now online, looks at challenges for youth workforce programs, and offers best practices and ideas for innovation. It also highlights four funding strategies.

Youth in Adult Jails: Fact Sheet

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:26:03 -0500

Youth serving time in adult prisons are more likely to receive harsher sentences and little or no rehabilitation services, be exposed to violence and victimization, and, ultimately, more likely to face future arrests than similar offenders in the juvenile system, according to research.

Community-Based Learning: Engaging Students for Success and Citizenship

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:17:54 -0500

Research shows that as many as 60 percent of students are "chronically disengaged" from school. This report from the Coalition for Community Schools offers evidence that community-based learning—which integrates different strategies, including service learning, place-based education, environmental and civic education, and work and community service—can help re-engage students using real-world content and issues.

How the Justice System Responds to Juvenile Victims: A Comprehensive Model

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:51:53 -0500

Unlike the more familiar juvenile offender justice system, it's not always clear how the juvenile victim justice system works, and how the many agencies serving young victims of crime—from police and courts to child protective services and mental health agencies—interact. This bulletin looks at how cases move through the system and the typical processes in the juvenile victim justice system.

Website for Youth as City Leaders

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:45:29 -0500

The National League of Cities is "meeting young people where they are"—online! This site helps active youth leaders connect with others and share ideas on how to improve their communities. It includes online discussion forums, blogs by young activists, and a list of upcoming events.

People, Places and Possibilities: Integrating Mentoring and After-School

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:23:14 -0500

A once-a-week adult-student mentoring meeting does not an after-school program make, according to this brief from the Forum for Youth Investment. But perhaps, with a little help, it could. The question is not which makes more sense, mentoring or after-school, but how can we utilize both strategies to increase the likelihood that young people have the supports they need to thrive.

Making Public Programs Work for Communities of Color: An Action Kit

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:44:08 -0500

People of color comprise one-third of the U.S. population. These Americans are less likely to have health insurance, a medial "home," and access to preventive care and routine services. Families USA created this action kit to give community leaders information, tools, and resources for health advocacy in their communities.

Keeping Your Teens Drug-Free: A Guide for African American Parents and Caregivers

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:26:52 -0500

According to the Monitoring the Future study, younger (8th grade) African American teens are catching up to white teens when it comes to marijuana: 13 percent of African American and 14.5 percent of white teens report having used marijuana in the past year. This free guide is designed to give busy parents and caregivers the facts, ideas, and information they need to step in and discourage drug use in teens.

Risk and Protective Factors of Pennsylvania�s Youth

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:18:42 -0600

Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children finds that many teens feel unrecognized and unsupported by their teachers and parents. A survey of sixth, eighth, tenth and twelfth graders found that 45 percent feel they�re not praised by teachers for good work, that their teachers do not tell parents about good work, and that they do not feel safe in school. A third of young respondents said they don�t feel strong enough family attachments to share thoughts and feelings with parents.

Philadelphia Newspaper Focuses on Out-of-School Youth

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:05:24 -0600

The Fall 2005 issue of the Philadelphia Public School Notebook includes in-depth coverage of the situation of out-of-school youth in the city. Through interviews with 50 out-of-school youth and articles in English and Spanish, the issue covers topics like data shortfalls, zero tolerance, financial incentive structures, early intervention strategies, and the special circumstances affecting young people aging out of foster care and those who are pregnant and parenting.

Inspiration for Today's Civic Education

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:16:29 -0500

A new report provides educators and policymakers with a framework for utilizing the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar E. Chavez to inspire lifelong learning and civic action among today's youth.