All After School & Youth Development Resources From the Field
February 9, 2012
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Afterschool Alliance
During presidential election cycles in particular, voters’ concerns are brought to the forefront ofthe public debate and discussed widely in the media.
January 27, 2012
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Raikes Foundation
YMCAs around Seattle are strengthening the skills of their staff and the quality of their services by carrying out an evidence-based improvement model, according to a new report. Lessons for Youth Program Quality Improvement Initiatives, released by the Raikes Foundation, is instructive for anyone looking to scale up quality improvement efforts.
January 23, 2012
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National League of Cities: Institute for Youth, Education and Families
Municipal leaders, city staff and community partners are invited to register for a free, hour-long webinar on an emerging city strategy to help struggling students and high school dropouts get back on track. Hosted by NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families (YEF), “Reengagement Centers: Key Element in a City Strategy to Recover Dropouts” will be held Tu
January 12, 2012
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America's Promise Alliance
In a celebration of America’s young people and the communities most dedicated to helping local youth graduate from high school, America’s Promise Alliance has announced the 2011 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING. In 2011, more than 300 communities in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., were nominated for thecompetition.
January 12, 2012
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University of Minnesota Extension Service
Youth development is often described as an "emerging field." Yet youth development principles have long been at the core of community-based youth-serving organizations. In the past 100 years, youth development practice has evolved and there have been advancements in youth development research.