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YouthLearn Updates

YouthLearn Contributes to NIOST's "Links To Learning"
Links To Learning is a new Curriculum Planning Guide developed by the
National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) to assist afterschool
program providers in responding to the call of academics in non-school
time, while addressing the full range of children's developmental needs.
The guide provides an overview of learning and child development as they
relate to out-of-school time care; offers tools for selecting, planning,
developing, and evaluating afterschool activities; and demonstrates how
to link these activities to both learning and quality standards. YouthLearn
was thrilled to assist NIOST in this effort, providing recommendations and
resources on promoting project-based methods and integrating
technology into afterschool.
URL: http://www.youthlearn.org/afterschool/partnerships.htm#niost_links

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News

Today's kids are 'media multitaskers'
From eSchool News staff and wire service reports March 11, 2005 "The
type of students today's educators are likely to encounter--and the kinds
of challenges educators might face as they seek to engage those
students in learning--may be seen in a new light, thanks to a survey
released March 9 by the Kaiser Family Foundation. In the past five years,
many children's rooms have evolved into multimedia centers, with cable
or satellite hookups, computers, and video game co nsoles, according to
the Kaiser survey. For instance, 20 percent of youngsters age 8 to 18
can surf the web from their bedrooms, double the figure from 1999."
URL: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=5566
Referred by: eSchool News Online

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Funding

Mattel Launches New Domestic Grants Program
"Mattel and the Mattel Children's Foundation have announced the launch
of a new Domestic Grants Program. The program will accept grant
applications from charitable organizations throughout the United States
that directly serve children in need. Grant awards will range between
$5,000 and $25,000, depending on program, organization, and individual
community need.... Applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) public
charity status. Funding priority is given to organizations or programs that
creatively address a locally defined need directly impacting children in
need and that align with Mattel's philanthropic priorities, which include
health, education, and girls empowerment.... Grant applications will be
accepted online during two funding cycles: Cycle I, January 1 - April 8,
2005; and Cycle II, July 1 - September 30, 2005."
URL: http://www.mattel.com/about_us/Comm_Involvement/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp
Referred by: Foundation Center

American Honda Foundation
"The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges,
universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit
organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education.
Maximum Award: $10,000 -$100,000. Eligibility: Schools and
youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Deadline: Grant applications are
accepted four times per year: Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1."
URL: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast

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Resources

Math, Science Performance Troubling
"The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) has issued a report
analyzing student performance on math and science assessments, and
the news, says this organization of influential leaders, isn't good. "The
most recent data about the performance of U.S. students in math and
science is cause for deep concern," reports William H. Swanson, chairman
and CEO of Raytheon Company and co-chair of the BHEF's Initiative on
Mathematics and Science Education. The organization's recent report,
"A Commitment to America's Future: Responding to the Crisis in
Mathematics and Science Education," warns that America is at risk of
losing its preeminence in math and science instruction. Read more on the
BHEF Web site."
URL: http://www.bhef.com
Referred by: Edutopia News

It All Adds Up!
"Dynamic site for teens on personal finance. Grade Level: 9-12 CONTENT:
It All Adds Up is an engaging, interactive site for teens that helps them
understand how to responsibly manage their personal finances and how
to properly use credit. It was developed by the National Council on
Economic Education with a grant from American Express."
URL: http://www.italladdsup.org
Referred by: Education World Reviews Newsletter

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Research

New on the Shelf: Teens in the Library
Findings from the Evaluation of Public Libraries as Partners in Youth
Development 2005, Julie Spielberger, Carol Horton, Lisa Michels "Several
trends have come together recently to intensify interest in how public
libraries might best support the interests and needs of youth in their
communities. This study reports on findings from the Public Libraries as
Partners in Youth Development Initiative, a 3-year, 9-site initiative
funded by The Wallace Foundation to develop innovative models for
public libraries to provide high-quality educational enrichment and career
development programs serving underserved low-income children and
youth."
URL: http://www.chapinhall.org/article_abstract_new.asp?ar=1381&L2=62&L3=106
Referred by: Chapin Hall Publications

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