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 Teen Voice 2010: Relationships That Matter to America's Teens
Best Buy Children's Foundation; Search Institute
Published: July 2010
Based on an annual survey, examines the gap between teenagers' need for interests and sense of purpose, engagement with civic and social issues, and meaningful relationships, especially with adults — and reality. Includes recommendations from teens.
Afterschool Matters
Published: June 2010
Afterschool programs in many ways are helping to sustain a Renaissance
learning model! As needed academic-focused time in schools has left less time for specialties and electives, afterschool programs have continued to contribute valuable experiences in the arts, physical activity, and hands-on science. The afterschool hours offer a fitting opportunity to introduce youth to a variety of learning domains that connect to school and career success.
 Out-of-school time (OST) programs focused on older youth—specifically, youth in middle and high school—can help participants successfully navigate their adolescence and learn new skills well into their teens. OST programs can also help prepare older youth for a variety of new roles that they will assume as they enter college and the workforce. This Research Update addresses the benefits, challenges, and successful strategies of OST programs for older youth, based on data from eight recent evaluations and research studies profiled in our OST Research and Evaluation Database.
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