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Youth Voice: a Topic of Discussion at the White House
The Forum’s America's Youth Councils Network is working with a coalition of national organizations to advocate for the creation of a National Youth Council. On June 30th, coalition members had a West Wing sit-down with Tina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, to discuss their vision for ways to incorporate youth voice into federal policymaking.
The Children's Cabinets Network Video
In this video, hear from Elizabeth Gaines, policy director at the Forum for Youth Investment (The Forum), as well as Children's Cabinet Network members from Tennessee, Maine, and Ohio. You will learn about the Children's Cabinet Network and the role of the Ready by 21 approach.
READY BY 21® Video: National Launch Panel Discussion
The six partners who in 2007 made formal commitments to work with the Forum to advance the Ready by 21 Challenge represent the education, government, nonprofit, business and community philanthropy sectors. Below are featured clips from the partner panel discussion at the National Launch in Washington, DC.
READY BY 21® Video: National Launch Press Conference
Below are featured clips from the press conference announcing the national launch of the Ready by 21 Challenge, aimed at helping state and local leaders change the odds for youth by changing the way they do business.
