[YL] YouthLearn Newsletter, Issue 119

Tue Sep 25 23:36:18 EDT 2007

YouthLearn
Newsletter, Issue 119 - September 25, 2007

The YouthLearn Newsletter compiles the latest entries to the 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 feel free to share this resource with friends and colleagues, and visit the News Blog often! http://news.youthlearn.org <http://news.youthlearn.org/> 

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News 

T-Mobile Huddle Up Survey
"The first-ever national T-Mobile Huddle Up Afterschool Survey finds that 90 percent of parents say having a safe, positive place for their child after school will keep their child safe and away from criminal activity. The national study of 603 parents, launched in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance, finds that nearly one in four parents would be willing to start paying to keep their afterschool programs open, and some parents who already pay are willing to spend more. Nearly half of parents say they would rally to encourage federal, state and local officials to invest in safe, positive afterschool places."
URL: www.t-mobile.com/huddleup <http://www.t-mobile.com/huddleup> 
Referred by: Afterschool Advocate

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Funding 

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program
"The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program is calling young scientists to enter its 2008 challenge. Now in its 16th season, ExploraVision will award up to $240,000 in Savings Bonds this year, along with a host of other prizes, to student team members for the most innovative ideas that project technology 20 years into the future. Entries in all K-12 grade levels are being accepted now through January 29, 2008. Visit www.exploravision.org now to download your Awards entry kit and competition rules and gain access to participation tips and other resources!"
URL: http://www.exploravision.org <http://www.exploravision.org/> 

AAUW Accepting Applications for Community Action Grants
"The American Association of University Women Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches, and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program offers one-year grants ($2,000-$7,000 each over one year) to provide seed money for new projects. Topic areas are unrestricted but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls." Deadline: January 15.
URL: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga//fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm <http://www.aauw.org/education/fga//fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm> 
Referred by: Foundation Center

AT&T Foundation Wireless Technology Grant Program
"The AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc., has announced a $1.5 million competitive grant program to help nonprofits integrate wireless communications technology into educational outreach projects. Open to 501(c)(3) public charities and government instrumentalities across the United States, the program will help nonprofits deliver educational content and enhance learning opportunities in the communities they serve. The AT&T Foundation will award one-time, education-focused, wireless technology grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 each for wireless applications and hardware." Deadline: October 19, 2007
URL: http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736 <http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736> 
Referred by: Foundation Center

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Research 

The Untapped Power of Summer to Advance Student Achievement
"Now that the fall school year is underway, many students are catching up from what is now defined as 'summer learning loss.' A report by Dr. Beth M. Miller, released by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, reveals that summer enrichment opportunities have a much more profound impact than previously believed on the academic achievement of young people. The Learning Season: The Untapped Power of Summer to Advance Student Achievement reports that children experience learning loss over the summer months, and these losses are much greater for children from low-income families than they are for other children."
URL: http://www.nmefdn.org/Research/pubs.aspx?a=8b3b8453-f65e-45f4-9149-f36353ec9b8d&l=Research%20and%20Reports&rl=~/Research/ <http://www.nmefdn.org/Research/pubs.aspx?a=8b3b8453-f65e-45f4-9149-f36353ec9b8d&l=Research%20and%20Reports&rl=~/Research/> 

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Activities 

YouthLearn's Basic Tips for Teaching Drawing
Just like writing, drawing is a tool for expression, and we owe it to kids to help them become better at it. By teaching drawing you'll also build your own artistic confidence. Teaching drawing has another advantage: Doing it the right way helps kids learn about math, symmetry and geometry in a conceptual way and without the academic words. We don't mean just focusing on computer drawing, either. Focus on and practice drawing in the real world long before you get to the computers. The secret to drawing is to overcome a natural inclination that most people have to draw the whole object they see. If we train ourselves to observe carefully, however, we see that a few basic shapes called compositional forms make up every object in the world. 
URL: http://www.youthlearn.org/learning/activities/multimedia/drawing.asp <http://www.youthlearn.org/learning/activities/multimedia/drawing.asp> 

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