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Friday, February 17, 2012
Better Data and Decisions, Collect complete data about youth outcomes, community supports and leadership actions, Align and connect data for decision-making, Use the best information about what works, Improve systems and settings
Why are "soft skills" so important for young people? What can out-of-school time programs do to build these skills?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Advocacy, Broader Partnerships, Build an overarching leadership council, Align and strengthen coalitions, commissions and intermediaries, Education (K-12), Engage key stakeholders in setting priorities and solving problems, Education (Post-Secondary), Government/Policy, Non‐profit/Foundation
Those looking to achieve community impact to change conditions for young people can learn from places that are showing results.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Broader Partnerships, Northeast, City, Rural, Engage key stakeholders in setting priorities and solving problems, Bolder Actions, Education (Post-Secondary), Secondary School Age, Older Youth, Create a big picture, goal-oriented action plan, Engage youth, families and community members in solutions
Talking with high schoolers about lobster licenses and small engine repair is not among the formal strategies for fundamentally changing how a community gets its young people ready for life.