Youth Legislative Policy Network - June/July 2011
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NCSL can help you identify and develop strategies to address the needs of youth in your state through:
- On-site presentations, informal briefings and testimony before committees and hearings
- Written research and analysis
- Facilitated meetings or conference calls with legislators, legislative staff and other state officials to discuss youth policy concerns
RECENT NCSL PUBLICATIONS
National Civics Report Card
Are U.S. students being taught how to be good citizens? The answer is not well enough, according to an evaluation by
The National Assessment of Educational Progress. It released its 2010 civics report card in May—the third such report in 12 years on the civic knowledge and skills of America’s young people. Only about a quarter of students scored “proficient” or “advanced” at all grade levels.. Read More, Read Report
Not Just a Drop in the Bucket: Drinking Water for Schools
Water is essential for health. Surprisingly, it may not be readily available to school children, even though children’s cognitive performance on tasks important for school work improves after a drink of water. Water may especially improve visual attention and memory tasks, according to recent research. Making water more available to school children and teaching them about its health benefits also lowers the risk for childhood obesity and overweight, according to another study published in Pediatrics in 2009. State lawmakers—along with local school authorities, the federal government, businesses, parents and students—can play a role in developing policies, infrastructure and practices to make fresh drinking water more available to school children. Read More
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WHAT’S NEW: MEDIA AND RESEARCH
Youth in the News
Maine Moves to Loosen Teen Labor Laws. (MAINE) Read More
By Daniel C. Vock, Stateline, May 19, 2011
Isle Schools Improve College Readiness. (HAWAII) Read More
By Mary Vorsino, Star Advisor, June 5, 2011
Sexual-Slavery Bills Aid Minors Around Tennessee. (TENNSSEE) Read More
By Beth Warren, CommercialAppeal.com, June 13, 2011
Concussion Bill Signed Into Law. (NORTH CAROLINA) Read More
By Tim Stevens, The News & Observer, June 17, 2011
Research
Report Finds Dropout Prevention Summits Had Lasting Community Impact. Read More, Read Report
By Americans Promise Alliance, May 25, 2011
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EVENTS
Introduction to the Ready by 21 Strategies
The Forum for Youth Investment, Ready by 21TM
July 26, 2011, 3pm EDT
Ready by 21 is a strategy that helps communities improve the odds that all youth will be ready for college, work and life. Ready by 21 meets leaders where they are, challenges them to think and work differently, and helps them progress further and faster to deliver results for youth. This webinar will guide participants through the essential components of Ready by 21 - the rationale behind Ready by 21, tools and services available to communities and leaders and the Ready by 21 Partnership, an unprecedented coalition of organizations representing government, education, non-profit, business, research and philanthropy sectors. Register Here
NCSL Legislative Summit 2011
August 8-11 - San Antonio, Texas
Plan to join us August 8-11 in San Antonio for this year’s Legislative Summit, the largest and most important meeting of the year for legislators and legislative staff. Join us for sessions on early childhood, child welfare, and funding what works for children and families. Register Here
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The Youth Legislative Policy Network E-update will provide information about the latest youth related NCSL publications and events and will include links to recent news, articles, research and other state activities.
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