YouthLearn
Newsletter, Issue 66 - June 07, 2005

The YouthLearn newsletter compiles the latest entries to the new
YouthLearn News Blog. This innovative service to the YouthLearn
community highlights youth, education, and technology news, tools,
and resources. We hope this assists you in your important work! Please
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YouthLearn Updates

YouthLearn holds a session at the CTCNet Conference [June 17, 2005]
YouthLearn is presenting a session entitled Afterschool and Technology -
Strategies to Advance Content-rich Learning at the upcoming CTCNet
Conference in Cleveland on Friday, June 17th. YouthLearn has invited a panel
of four field experts to share their innovative use of technology in integrating
content into afterschool.
URL: http://news.youthlearn.org/archives/000176.html
Session Information:
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program_detail.asp?SessionID=90

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News

Cyber Bullying: No Muscles Needed
"Bullying has a new face. Or perhaps, no face at all. Joan Lisante reports on
cyber-bullying - kids using new technologies to hurt feelings, trash
reputations, and wreck relationships... I-Safe America, an organization
promoting Web safety, surveyed 1500 students in 4th through 8th grade,
and found that 42 percent have been bullied online. And 53 percent admitted
to saying something mean or hurtful to someone else online."
URL: http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3116
Referred by: Connect for Kids

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Funding

The Milagro Foundation
"The Milagro Foundation, started by Deborah and Carlos Santana to support
underprivileged youth in the areas of the arts, education and health, seeks
grant applications from community-based, grassroots organizations working
with children at-risk due to poor health, illiteracy, or insufficient educational
and cultural opportunities."
URL: http://www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
Referred by: Afterschool Advocate Newsletter

Toshiba America Foundation technology grants for project-based math/
science learning
"Toshiba America Foundation makes grants for projects in math and science
designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades
K-12. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Grades K-12. Deadline: Decisions
about grants under $5,000 are made on a rolling basis and applications are
accepted throughout the year."
URL: http://www.taf.toshiba.com
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast

Captain Planet Foundation funding for Environmental Projects
"The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects to
encourage youth around the world to work individually and collectively to
solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities.
Maximum Award: $2500. Eligibility: Schools and non-profits.
Deadlines: June 30, September 30, and December 31."
URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html#policies_grant_guidelines
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast

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Resources

National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
"National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped offers a
free library service, NLS Talking Books, to help people of all ages whose low
vision, blindness, or physical handicap makes it difficult for them to read a
standard printed page. Books & magazines on cassettes & in braille, as
well as audio equipment, are mailed to individuals at no cost."
URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls
Referred by: EDInfo

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Activities

GreenMap your Community
"Green Maps are locally created maps that chart the natural and cultural
environment. Using adaptable tools and a shared visual language of Green
Map Icons to highlight green living resources, Green Maps cultivate citizen
participation and community sustainability. Green Mapmaking is a perfect
platform for exploring many subjects, including geography, urban planning,
civics, design, public policy, art, media studies, biology, botany, literature,
tourism management, history, ecological studies and landscape architecture.
Suggestions for incorporating Green Maps and our unique methodology into
university-level courses can be found here--these ideas could also be
adapted for younger students. For more info on making Green Maps with
young people, see our Youth Section, or the Youth Mapmaking Activity Guide."
URL: http://greenmap.org/ymaps/ymindex.html



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