The After-School Corporation recently released a series of short videos that make the case for doing science after school. The videos are each 1-2 minutes in length, and show kids and their group leaders engaging in lively hands-on science activities in after-school programs.

The Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants are designed to help young people realize their natural potential to reinvent their local communities. The Starbucks Foundation accepts applications from organizations that provide young people (ages 6-24) with a continuum of service opportunities in social entrepreneurship. Grants will range from $10,000 to $25,000.

With technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority youth, according to a study released by the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

 "It's a rare occasion that draws 500 students and their teachers across school district lines to attend one giant educational workshop. It's even rarer that the field trip presents them with scores of hands-on projects that reinforce the everyday lessons being taught in the classroom.

"'Why don't you just give money to the poor rather than support new programs?' is a common question. Andrew Hahn, co-founder of the Center for Youth and Communities, examines on how a promising six-year effort in Indianapolis -- making emergency cash vouchers available to local community-based organizations -- is helping disadvantaged young adults pursue their employment, education, and training goals, Spotlight on Poverty & Opportunity has the article."