Latest Convenings and Conferences
Strengthening Research on Youth Development
On March 1-2, the Forum facilitated a meeting on behalf of the William T. Grant Foundation focused on mixed methods research. Over 30 scholars came together in Washington, DC for the event, mostly grantees of the Foundation.
Publishing Date:
March 9, 2010
Ready by 21 presented at National Conference on Education
From February 11-13, the American Association of School Administrators held their National Conference on Education in Phoenix, AZ, which brought together two thousand school administrators from across the country. Although Karen Pittman was scheduled to speak alongside Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, at the conference, she was unable to attend due to DC weather conditions.
Publishing Date:
March 8, 2010
W.T. Grant Workshop on Mentoring and Career Development
On January 25-26, the Forum assisted William T. Grant Foundation staff in convening and facilitating a two-day workshop for William T. Grant Scholars and their mentees in Santa Monica, CA. Every year, a select group of W.T. Grant Scholars receive a two-year supplemental award to mentor junior researchers of color.
Publishing Date:
February 2, 2010
Building the Capacity of Youth Development Researchers
On January 14-15, the Forum facilitated a meeting of approximately 30 researchers on behalf of the William T. Grant and Spencer Foundations. These scholars are working on assessing setting-level processes in classrooms and youth programs, and testing the impact of interventions designed to improve the quality of those settings.
Publishing Date:
January 22, 2010
Massachusetts Statewide Action Plan
The Forum for Youth Investment facilitated a Ready by 21 approach over the course of three retreats with the Massachusetts Action Planning Team made up of over 100 members. The Action Planning Team (APT) was convened and supported by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Made up of stakeholders ac
Publishing Date:
November 16, 2009
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