Investing in the Promise of All Youth
Susan Harvey offers concluding reflections on the Foundation’s Education Program.
Education
Foundation, Education, Environment
The Commonwealth Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award (Video)
Dr. Gloria Duffy of the Commonwealth Club interviews Lauren Dachs, Joya Banerjee, and Arron Jiron in this tribute to the Foundation, a recipient of the Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award.
Education, Character, Evaluation, Effectiveness
Using Data to Strengthen Out-of-School Time Programs
Just released! A new book, Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time, provides practical insights about how to use data to improve practice in youth-serving organizations.
Education, Character
Spotlight on Learning and Development Outside of School
Edutopia, with Foundation support, created 10 videos showcasing effective out-of-school practices as part of the How Learning Happens series.
Education, STEM
The Promise of Quality Science Education for All
California leaders are working to bring the power of high-quality science instruction to every young person in the state. This focus is especially important as society seeks to eliminate systemic racism, a pandemic underscores the importance of scientific literacy, and distance learning becomes the norm in the new school year.
Education, Character
Supporting the Youth Development Workforce
Rebecca Goldberg and Alex Hooker contribute strategies and perspectives to the Journal of Youth Development.
Foundation, Education
Pandemic Disruption and Response in the Education Field (video)
Arron Jiron updates the Foundation Board of Directors on the early effects of COVID-19 as well as mitigation efforts by our grantees and partners.
Education, Character
Fertile Ground for Philanthropy: Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time
Rebecca Goldberg writes about opportunities for grantmakers to positively influence adult practices that support social and emotional learning for young people.
Education, Character
Strengthening Character Development Practices at the Y
Y-USA’s new Character Development Learning Institute provides training, tools, and knowledge to YMCAs across America.
Education, Character
Character Development: Connecting Peers to Improve Practice
The Foundation is supporting national youth development leaders to promote deeper understanding of the value and practice of building character.