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Give kids social skills to get ahead

soshea — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:02:29 +0000

(CNN) — The college students who showed up with bare midriffs and never contributed to discussions during Faye Rogaski’s communication classes were surprised when they weren’t picked for coveted internships and jobs.

They would also e-mail the public relations executive without so much as a greeting but with demands such as “I need a reference,” or “I need a letter of recommendation.” No “please,” no “thank you,” no face-to-face handshakes, introductions or follow-ups after classes.

“Career Ready” vs. “College Ready”

soshea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:13:46 +0000

Though the terms “college ready” and “career ready” have been used together in many education plans in recent years, a new paper from the Association for Career and Technical Education argues they are not the same.

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Transition to Adulthood

soshea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:06:41 +0000

Too many adolescents drop out of high school and then struggle with high rates of unemployment, incarceration, drug use and non-marital births. The high cost of these mistakes – both to the teens themselves as well as society – make a solid case for investing public funds in programs that have been shown to work, as well as in additional research on these disconnected adolescents and youth.

On April 27, The Future of Children, a joint project between Princeton University and the Brookings Institution, will host an event to release a new journal, “Transition to Adulthood,” that is devoted to research and analysis of the challenges young people face in making the transition to adulthood in modern America. The event will focus on describing and analyzing second-chance programs that aim to help high school drop-outs, and will feature presentations by and discussions among researchers, community program operators and Obama administration officials.

Good Food Petition

soshea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:56:33 +0000

Jamie Oliver’s quest to improve school foods in West Virginia has turned into a hot reality show. Watch clips of the show, get recipes or sign a petition in support of better foods for kids.

Sign the Good Food Petition today!

How to Pick a Camp that Fits your Child

soshea — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:35:42 +0000

The American Camp Association, an accrediting organization, has guidelines and information on choosing a camp for kids this summer.

New “Parent Further” Website

soshea — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:33:45 +0000

The Search Institute’s new website offers information for positive parenting and building assets for healthy youth development.

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Teen Pregnancy, STI, and HIV Prevention

soshea — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:30:57 +0000

The Healthy Teen Network is hosting 3 webinars, beginning April 14, on evidence-based approaches to teen pregnancy, STI and HIV prevention.

GLYI Utilizes Social Media to Keep Partners Informed

soshea — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:52:43 +0000

Please sign up for the Meet-Up social media site which John Brackney talked about at our last GLYI meeting. Like other social networking sites, Meet-Up offers the potential for us to become more connected as a group. Here are the directions to join:

Go to http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Littleton-Youth-Initative/
On the right hand side it says: Join Greater Littleton Youth Initiative – click link…
Fill in Name, email address and a password of your choosing (make sure you write down or remember your password) and check agree box
Click “Join Us” button.
Meetup will then send a verification email to your email address…
Follow the link in the email to verify your email address… this will take you to your profile page.
Please write a short introduction to yourself and upload a photograph. This will allow fellow GLYI Meetup members to get to know you and to find you at the next meeting. At this stage, you also have the option of receiving emails or not as well as message board updates.
Click “Save” button.

You are now a member of the GLYI Meetup group and will receive notices of upcoming meetings, events, and notices (if you so directed). The group’s monthly minutes and reports are available in the “Files” section on the left as well as photos, a list of current members, and a message board.

Please RSVP for meetings on the right hand side of the current Meetup page and add a comment if you wish. The Home page of the GLI Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/Greater-Littleton-Youth-Initative/) lists the next Meetup below the introduction as well as past and future Meetups for the group.

The Truth About Play

soshea — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:54:45 +0000

Play, not flash cards, is vital for early learning — this Zero to Three “cheat sheet” offers parents a quick explanation of how children learn through play and how to make the most of playtime.

Congressional Briefing

soshea — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:44:30 +0000

School Connectedness: A Video Highlight
What is the secret behind students staying in school? Interesting courses? GPA? A new CDC study shows the unwavering support of teachers and community members is a primary contributor to students’ success in school. During a June 23 Congressional briefing, experts from the Search Institute, CDC and local schools shared their insight on how to create these essential connections and their lasting impact on students.