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Direct linkFreeman, Mark; Kirke, Alice – History of Education, 2017
This review considers the periodical literature on the history of education published in 2016. It discusses general long-term trends in the field, but focuses mainly on the key areas of research in 2016 itself. The review is divided into several sections: ancient, medieval and early modern history; schooling and education policy; the history of…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Educational History, Educational Research, Educational Trends
Cowan, Janice; Smith, Carole A. – Journal of Extension, 2010
"Empowerment" is the buzzword in youth development today. As youth development professionals, are we truly allowing our youth to be equal partners? Do we provide them the opportunities to practice and gain mastery of the leadership skills we teach them? This article presents a proven model that has successfully empowered youth to lead a…
Descriptors: Youth Agencies, Leadership, Youth, Youth Leaders
Nakkula, Michael J.; Harris, John T. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2010
Measuring the various structural aspects of the organizing framework for this volume and relating them to match quality and relevant developmental outcomes is a critical step toward assessing the framework's utility for practitioners, policymakers, and program evaluators. Nakkula and Harris take a step in that direction by exploring core…
Descriptors: Mentors, Evaluators, Prediction, Models
Download full textYoung, Justin R. – Carsey Institute, 2012
Among the many notable features of Coos County, New Hampshire, is the region's high level of community engagement and a rich civic culture. Community and Environment in Rural America (CERA) surveys by the Carsey Institute have shown that nearly one-fourth of adults in the community report membership in a civic or fraternal organization, and an…
Descriptors: Youth, Community Involvement, Group Membership, Youth Opportunities
Paul, Andy; Lefkovitz, Bina – Sierra Health Foundation, 2006
Sierra Health Foundation is embarking on a new initiative to promote youth development practices among those who serve 'tweens and teens--youth who are ages 10 to 15. The initiative seeks to engage youth in a variety of contexts, including internships, service, social justice, and advocacy. A major part of the initiative focuses on expanding…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Leadership, Youth Agencies, Best Practices
SORENSON, ROY – 1963
THIS PAPER PRESENTS THE ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER THAN CHURCHES, WHICH SERVE RURAL YOUTH. IT DESCRIBES PROGRAMS OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AS--(1) THE 4-H CLUB WHICH IS THE LARGEST IN VOLUME AND SPREAD, THE FUTURE FARMERS AND YOUNG FARMERS OF AMERICA, THE GRANGE, THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF COOPERATION, THE FUTURE AND NEW…
Descriptors: Clubs, Organizations (Groups), Rural Areas, Rural Resettlement
Barnard, David, Ed. – 1997
With the goal of enhancing cooperation and interaction among youth, youth organizations, and other service providers to the youth sector, this directory aims to give youth, as well as people and organizations involved and interested in youth-related issues, a comprehensive source of information on South African youth organizations and related…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Schools
National Service Secretariat, Washington, DC. – 1988
In two chapters, this report describes the objectives of the Coalition for National Service, a group of individuals and organizations that support state and local youth service initiatives, foster discussion and debate on national service, and endorse a national service action agenda. Chapter 1 gives a brief overview of the status of, and…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Voluntary Agencies, Volunteers, Youth
Gillette, Arthur – Sch Soc, 1969
Descriptors: International Programs, Responsibility, Social Change, Student Role
Brenton, Myron – American Education, 1972
Delinquent students are helped by a school district program to overcome their social and educational difficulties. (MF)
Descriptors: Delinquency Prevention, Disadvantaged, Educational Responsibility, Parent Student Relationship
Peer reviewedGoodstadt, Michael S.; And Others – Adolescence, 1982
A Survey of youth agencies examined and found evidence of adult leaders' influence on their youths' health practices. Mediating influences included formal and informal health programs and explicit policies regarding smoking and fitness for both leaders and youths. Identified significant gaps in the potential influence of such measures. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Health Programs
Akalin, Cem – 1985
In recent years numerous investigations into the situation of youth in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) have been conducted. All concur that the position of young people in West Germany has undergone a fundamental change in the last 25 years. In 1983 the Inquiry Commission of the German Federal Parliament studying "Protests of…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Legal Aid
United Nations, New York, NY. – 1985
Reviewing the functions and objectives of communication channels and the efforts of the United Nations and its member states to develop channels of communication with youth and youth organizations over the past decades is the focus of this document. An overview of national, regional, and international channels of communication is provided. Based…
Descriptors: Communications, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Wolf, Judith G.; Sylves, David – 1979
The first Niagara County Comprehensive Plan submitted to the New York State Division for Youth in 1977 articulated as its first priority a youth service delivery system. The attainment of this objective involved the simultaneous development of a self-evaluation procedure, which could be used as a basis for decision making. Thirteen social service…
Descriptors: Community Services, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
San Diego County Dept. of Public Welfare, CA. – 1970
Project 410 goals are briefly stated: (1) to study the circumstances and identify the needs of older youth (ages 16-20) living away from home; (2) to recruit, certify and develop foster homes for older youth; and (3) to develop a referral system to make these homes available for placement of older youth. The background and development of standards…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Foster Children, Foster Family, Foster Homes
