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 […]
Webinar: Implementing a Whole Child Approach: A Thought Leader Conversation with Jonathan Raymond
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 […]
Webinar: A Thought Leader Conversation with Pamela Cantor, MD
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 […]
WEBINAR: Choosing the Right Path for Successful Scale Up
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 […]
Telling the Story of Trauma and Resilience: A Thought Leader Conversation with Keith Hefner
There is a lot of good work these days to support adults who work with teens who have experienced trauma. But there is a dearth of trauma-informed stories and tools. Keith Hefner, Executive Director of Youth Communication, has made a career out of helping teens who have experienced trauma write their stories through participation in […]
WEBINAR – Why Are All the Black (and Latino and White) Kids Still Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
Thought Leader Roundtable with Beverly Daniel Tatum Nov 21, 2017 1:00 PM EST Almost 50 years ago, I remember entering the cafeteria as a freshman at Oberlin College, being faced with the question – should I sit at the black tables or mix in? I opted to mix in, because that that was what I […]
Thought Leader Roundtable: Reflections on the Opportunity Youth Movement
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 […]
READY BY 21© LEARNING LAB: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES FOR ACHIEVING RESULTS
Ready By 21 Learning Lab: Tools and Techniques for Achieving Results Tue, May 23, 2017, 8:00 AM – Wed, May 24, 2017, 5:00 PM Silver Spring Civic Center 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910 A practical, hands-on two-day workshop and coaching session designed for backbone leaders, steering committee members, and other partners actively involved […]
6th Annual Ready by 21 National Meeting – Forum for Youth Investment
Save the Date for the 6th Annual Ready by 21 National Meeting! We hope you’ll join us in the Live Music Capital of the World – Austin, Texas – for the 6th Annual Ready by 21 National Meeting. Be a part of this unique opportunity to connect with 450+ leaders who are working to improve […]
Ready by 21: Collective Seeing and Learning and Action equals Collective Impact Web Conference
The Collective Impact approach rocked the community change world in a way few other ideas have over the decades. What have we learned? Join Karen Pittman as she speaks with John Kania, managing director at FSG and one of the co-authors of the original 2011 article that inspired hundreds of communities and funders to take […]