Investing in the Promise of All Youth
Susan Harvey offers concluding reflections on the Foundation’s Education Program.
Character
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, Character
Supporting the Youth Development Workforce
Rebecca Goldberg and Alex Hooker contribute strategies and perspectives to the Journal of Youth Development.
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.
Education, STEM, Character
Education Program: Investing in Knowledge, Skills, and Character
Susan Harvey describes how the Foundation is building on early STEM funding, and supporting youth character development.
Education, Character
The Power of Play (video)
Playworks believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid and creates a place for every kid on the playground – a place where they belong, have fun, and are part of the game.
Education, Character
The New Presidio Parklands Project (video)
The New Presidio Parklands Project will create a civic space reconnecting Crissy field with the heart of the Presidio, including an expanded campus for youth development and experiential learning programs.