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WEBINAR: Positive Youth Development across the Federal Government: A Thought Leader Conversation with Cheri Hoffman

April 1, 2020 By Apost Admin

Apr 1, 2020 02:00 PM in EST At least 21 federal agencies support programs and services focused on youth. What does it take to make sure that all of these policies and programs add up to positive, healthy outcomes for young people? For over a decade, the Federal Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs has […]

Tagged With: Center for Youth Program Quality, Karen Pittman, Ready by 21

Letting Young People Lead Their Learning: A Conversation with Ron Berger

January 22, 2020 By Apost Admin

Jan 22, 2020 02:00 PM EST Close your eyes and imagine what an outstanding school looks and sounds like. What comes to mind? Young people collaborating and solving problems together? Or everyone at a desk memorizing facts for an upcoming test? Please join us as the Forum’s President and CEO Karen Pittman chats with Ron […]

Tagged With: Character Framework, El Education, Forum for Youth Development, Karen Pittman

One Year On: Exploring the Continued Impact of the Foundations for Young Adult Success Framework with Camille Farrington

September 17, 2019 By Meredith Hoppe

Sep 17, 2019 03:00 PM Academic skills are not the only thing a child needs to succeed in life. What else is necessary and how can it be cultivated? How do we strengthen adult capacity and commitment? How do we address the power imbalances that keep us tethered to old definitions of learning? Drawing on […]

Tagged With: Camille Farrington, Karen Pittman, SEL, University of Chicago, Webinar

Webinar: Implementing a Whole Child Approach: A Thought Leader Conversation with Jonathan Raymond

July 12, 2019 By Apost Admin

Jul 12, 2019 01:00 PM EST How can schools, communities and families work together to support the whole child? Jonathan Raymond, the former superintendent of the Sacramento Public Schools, and author of “Wildflowers: A Superintendent’s Challenge to America,” offers some simple advice: “Make every decision from the perspective of what is best for children.” Putting […]

Tagged With: Jonathan Raymond, Karen Pittman, Ready by 21, Webinar, whole child

Webinar: A Thought Leader Conversation with Pamela Cantor, MD

June 18, 2019 By Apost Admin

Jun 18, 2019 3:00 PM Skills and talents exist in a potential state in all children, and can be revealed and developed in the many environments in which children grow and learn — environments in which all children can become successful, no matter their individual starting points or what happens along the way. Sharing this […]

Tagged With: development, Dr Pamela Cantor, Forum for Youth investment, Karen Pittman, learning, Ready by 21, Turnaround for Children, Webinar

Where and When Does Learning Happen: A Thought Leader Conversation with Karen Pittman

November 30, 2018 By Apost Admin

Nov 30, 2018 1:00 PM EST How can schools and youth development organizations better align to support the entire education ecosystem? Who are all the people in the local community who contribute to learning and improving outcomes for young people? How are these people trying to connect to their local schools? What are their interests […]

Tagged With: brief summary, Children, Karen Pittman, SEL, thought leader conversation, Webinar, Youth

WEBINAR: Choosing the Right Path for Successful Scale Up

October 24, 2018 By Apost Admin

Choosing the Right Path for Successful Scale Up: A Thought Leader Conversation with R. Sam Larson and James Dearing Oct 24, 2018 2:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) You have a program that works. How do you get it to benefit more people? Should you partner with other organizations? How do you make sure […]

Tagged With: expansion, fidelity, flexibility, Karen Pittman, Ready by 21, scale up, social programs, thought leader conversation

WEBINAR: SEL and Afterschool – What is the Connection?

October 3, 2018 By Apost Admin

SEL and Afterschool: What is the Connection? Is there Evidence? A Thought Leader Conversation with Nancy Deutsch Oct 3, 2018 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) When asked, practitioners, policy makers and parents will quickly affirm that out-of-school time programs provide young people of all ages with opportunities to build and use their social […]

Tagged With: Afterschool, Karen Pittman, Nancy Deutsch, SEL, University of Virginia, Webinar, Youth-Nex

Thought Leader Roundtable: Reflections on the Opportunity Youth Movement

June 7, 2017 By Apost Admin

Thought Leader Roundtable: Reflections on the Opportunity Youth Movement Jun 7, 2017 1:00 PM Eastern Time These candid, unscripted conversations feature Karen Pittman with some of the most influential, boundary-pushing leaders working to improve the lives of children and youth. John Valverde, CEO of YouthBuild USA, Inc., will join Karen Pittman to reflect on Opportunity Youth […]

Tagged With: Forum for Youth investment, Karen Pittman, Opportunity Youth, Ready by 21, roundtable, thought leader, YouthBuild USA

Thought Leader Roundtable: Reflections on the Opportunity Youth Movement

June 7, 2017 By Apost Admin

Thought Leader Roundtable: Reflections on the Opportunity Youth Movement June 7, 2017 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm These candid, unscripted conversations feature Karen Pittman with some of the most influential, boundary-pushing leaders working to improve the lives of children and youth. John Valverde, CEO of YouthBuild USA, Inc., will join Karen Pittman to reflect […]

Tagged With: Karen Pittman, leadership, Opportunity Youth, Webinar, YouthBuild USA

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