Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Diversity

PROJECT ROCKIT

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:12:11 -0500

PROJECT ROCKIT is an interactive anti-bullying and youth leadership program that is run by young people for young people. They strive to achieve positive, lasting change by empowering young people to tackle the issues that are important to them.

5th Annual Conference: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:57:02 -0500

Start: Nov 6 2008 - 9:00am

End: Nov 8 2008 - 9:01am

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

5th Annual Conference: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:51:32 -0500

Save the Date! November 6-8, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The International Bullying Prevention Association is pleased to present our 5th Annual Conference: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention. The conference will be co-sponsored by the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana Department of Education. The conference is designed for school guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, school health educators, school social workers, school psychologists, school safety specialists, Safe and Drug-Free Coordinators, school resource officers (SRO's), school attorneys, and law enforcement working with youth, student service directors,PTA/PTO members, children and family mental health counselors, school nurses, school board members, parents, extended day/after school staff, prevention specialists, etc. This conference also welcomes college students. Coming Soon: Session proposals, conference and hotel registration information will be posted at http://www.stopbullyingworld.org

Native Education 101: Basic Facts about American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Education

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:06:41 -0500

From the National Indian Education Association and the National Education Association, this report looks at achievement barriers facing American Indians, Alaskan natives and native Hawaiians in schools.

Paths to Success: A Forum on Young African-American Men

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:39:33 -0500

CFK Reports From: Paths to Success: A Forum on Young African-American Men
Event: Forum
Organized By: Kaiser Family Foundation , The Washington Post and Harvard University
Where/When: Barbara Jordan Conference Center; July 18, 2006

Comedian Bill Cosby, armed with sunglasses and a tell-it-like-it is approach, joined a 16-member panel made up of politicians, educators, activists, and young men to discuss the issues and challenges facing young black men, and the strategies to help overcome the obstacles.

Achieving the American Dream in a New Century

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:04:03 -0500

Start: Jul 7 2006 - 12:00pm

End: Jul 11 2006 - 5:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

The National Council of La Raza NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—hosts Achieving the American Dream in a New Century.

Children of Immigrants: Facts and Figures

Wed, 31 May 2006 07:29:31 -0500

More than 5 million kids live with unauthorized [immigrant] parents, according to the Urban Institute. Many of these children are citizens. This issue brief offers more details.

Oversight Hearing on Suicide Prevention Programs and their Application in Indian Country

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:40:01 -0500

CFK Reports From: Oversight Hearing on Suicide Prevention Programs and their Application in Indian Country
Event: Hearing
Organized By: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Where/When: 485 Russell Senate Office Building; May 17, 2006

The statistics are grim: American Indian youth have the highest suicide rate among all ethnic groups, a rate that is almost twice the national average, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To address this issue, youth suicide prevention programs have been created to better serve the community. Two panels presented written testimony about their experiences, findings, and goals on suicide prevention programs to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Engineered by Women, for Girls

Mon, 08 May 2006 13:56:47 -0500

The dearth of women—especially minority women from low-income families—in the fields of engineering, science and technology is long-standing, and hard to solve. A tightly-focused summer program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is trying to make a difference, girl by girl.

Promising Practices in Secondary Education: Reaching Every English Language Learner

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:10:49 -0500

Start: Dec 6 2006 - 8:30am

End: Dec 6 2006 - 10:30am

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

The Alliance for Excellent Education hosts its 2006 Breakfast Forums on Promising Practices in Secondary Education in Washington, DC.

Innovative Approaches in Civil Rights and Education

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:17:44 -0500

Start: May 24 2006 - 8:30am

End: May 24 2006 - 2:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

Innovative Approaches in Civil Rights and Education: The Link Between Data-driven Decisionmaking and Promising Practices is presented by the Alliance for Excellent Education and the Civil Rights Working Group.

Accelerated Learning: Shaping Public Policy to Serve Underrepresented Youth

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:04:04 -0500

Start: Jun 8 2006 - 8:30am

End: Jun 9 2006 - 12:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+5

This national meeting will examine key policy issues related to accelerated learning options, such as Advanced Placement, dual/concurrent enrollment, early college high schools, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Will's Choice: A Suicidal Teen, a Desperate Mother, and a Chronicle of Recovery

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:37:29 -0500

Gail Griffith tells an unsparing tale of her son Will's attempt to kill himself, and the complicated road to recovery.

The Trevor Project: Help for Suicidal Gay Teens

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:08:11 -0500

State and national surveys indicate that gay and lesbian teens are at a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide than their heterosexual peers. But there is help available, geared especially towards the needs of this group: The Trevor Project. Letitia L. Star reports.

Equity: Moving Toward Better Outcomes for All of Michigan's Children

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:34:40 -0600

In every state, African American and Native American children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare population. This report from the Michigan Department of Human Services examines the data on racial disproportionality in the state�s foster care system, and outlines steps to correct this situation. Among the recommendations for the state: identify services and funding to help keep children safely with their birth families; pursue a waiver to allow more flexibility in the use of federal funds; ensure culturally proficient practices; and make sure resources are appropriate to address families� needs. In addition, the report recommends increasing monitoring and accountability.