[YL] YouthLearn Newsletter, Issue 66

[Hae Jung Chung]

YouthLearn
Newsletter, Issue 66 - June 07, 2005

The YouthLearn newsletter compiles the latest entries to the new
YouthLearn News Blog. This innovative service to the YouthLearn
community highlights youth, education, and technology news, tools,
and resources. We hope this assists you in your important work! Please
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YouthLearn Updates 
YouthLearn holds a session at the CTCNet Conference [June 17, 2005]
YouthLearn is presenting a session entitled Afterschool and Technology - 
Strategies to Advance Content-rich Learning at the upcoming CTCNet 
Conference in Cleveland on Friday, June 17th. YouthLearn has invited a 
panel 
of four field experts to share their innovative use of technology in 
integrating 
content into afterschool.
URL: http://news.youthlearn.org/archives/000176.html
Session Information:
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program_detail.asp?SessionID=90 
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News
Cyber Bullying: No Muscles Needed
"Bullying has a new face. Or perhaps, no face at all. Joan Lisante reports 
on 
cyber-bullying - kids using new technologies to hurt feelings, trash 
reputations, and wreck relationships... I-Safe America, an organization 
promoting Web safety, surveyed 1500 students in 4th through 8th grade, 
and found that 42 percent have been bullied online. And 53 percent 
admitted 
to saying something mean or hurtful to someone else online."
URL: http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3116 
Referred by: Connect for Kids 
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Funding
The Milagro Foundation
"The Milagro Foundation, started by Deborah and Carlos Santana to support 
underprivileged youth in the areas of the arts, education and health, 
seeks 
grant applications from community-based, grassroots organizations working 
with children at-risk due to poor health, illiteracy, or insufficient 
educational 
and cultural opportunities."
URL: http://www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
Referred by: Afterschool Advocate Newsletter 
Toshiba America Foundation technology grants for project-based math/ 
science learning
"Toshiba America Foundation makes grants for projects in math and science 
designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in 
grades 
K-12. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: Grades K-12. Deadline: Decisions 

about grants under $5,000 are made on a rolling basis and applications are 

accepted throughout the year."
URL: http://www.taf.toshiba.com
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast 
Captain Planet Foundation funding for Environmental Projects
"The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects to 
encourage youth around the world to work individually and collectively to 
solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. 
Maximum Award: $2500. Eligibility: Schools and non-profits. 
Deadlines: June 30, September 30, and December 31."
URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html#policies_grant_guidelines
Referred by: PEN Weekly NewsBlast 
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Resources
National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
"National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped offers a 
free library service, NLS Talking Books, to help people of all ages whose 
low 
vision, blindness, or physical handicap makes it difficult for them to 
read a 
standard printed page. Books & magazines on cassettes & in braille, as 
well as audio equipment, are mailed to individuals at no cost."
URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls
Referred by: EDInfo 
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Activities
GreenMap your Community
"Green Maps are locally created maps that chart the natural and cultural 
environment. Using adaptable tools and a shared visual language of Green 
Map Icons to highlight green living resources, Green Maps cultivate 
citizen 
participation and community sustainability. Green Mapmaking is a perfect 
platform for exploring many subjects, including geography, urban planning, 

civics, design, public policy, art, media studies, biology, botany, 
literature, 
tourism management, history, ecological studies and landscape 
architecture. 
Suggestions for incorporating Green Maps and our unique methodology into 
university-level courses can be found here--these ideas could also be 
adapted for younger students. For more info on making Green Maps with 
young people, see our Youth Section, or the Youth Mapmaking Activity 
Guide."
URL: http://greenmap.org/ymaps/ymindex.html 


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