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The State of City Leadership for Children and Families 1/20/2010
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This groundbreaking new YEF Institute report identifies the nationâ??s 32 most cutting-edge city innovations to help children and families thrive, and documents emerging and established trends in municipal leadership to promote child and family well-being.
Building on the YEF Instituteâ??s intensive work with hundreds of cities over the past decade, The State of City Leadership for Children and Families highlights the progress that cities have made and the potential for future action in nine areas.
The publication was released October 13, 2009, before more than 350 municipal leaders attending the 2009 National Summit on Your Cityâ??s Families in Boston. |
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One Dream, Two Realities: Perspectives of Parents on America's High Schools
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 Based on a survey and focus groups, examines parents' engagement and satisfaction with their children's high schools, by income, race/ethnicity, education, and school performance. Suggests ways for schools and parents to work together more effectively.
Published: October 2008 by Civic Enterprises
Authors: Bridgeland, J. M.; Dilulio, J. J.; Streeter, R. T.; & Mason, J. R.
Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates
Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform |
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America's Career InfoNet
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America's Career InfoNet is a resource for making informed career
decisions to support a demand-driven workforce investment system. |
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AmeriCorps
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AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. |
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Arsalyn's Democracy in Action
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Arsalyn's Democracy in Action civic education project brings high school students trained by their teachers into elementary schools to teach students about democracy and voting. |
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Career Information for Kids
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Exploring career information with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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Career Voyages
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Start exploring career options and be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future. |
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College Is Possible
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College Is Possible is the American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that motivates middle- and high school students from underserved communities to seek a college education. |
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College Opportunities On-Line
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Conduct a quick search and locate information on colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions. Information is included on college costs, financial aid, degrees awarded, and enrollments. |
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Community Builders: Teens Turning Places Around
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Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people of all ages create the kinds of places that build communities. |
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