Every week I'll be posting a policy or issue related to youth. Sound Off! I want to know what Youthink!
A recent study by America's Promise Alliance found that only 70% of students graduate from high school nation-wide. In some larger cities, such as Detroit, the rate falls to 30-50%! Why do Youthink so many students do not finish high school? Who is at fault? What can be done to change this?
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
P.I.G.F.A.T.
Join the Movement...... P. I. G. F. A. T
At this year's Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC, youth from around the country developed a new initiative to focus on at the local and national level. Positive Initiatives and Goals For America’s Tomorrow (P. I . G . F . A . T . ) represents the promotion of positive healthy lifestyle choices for youth.
The national goal for the P . I . G . F . A . T . initiative is to decrease the use of drugs and alcohol, reduce teen pregnancy and combat obesity by increasing options and raising awareness of the consequences of risky healthy choices.
Youth Councils are being charged with the local goal of hosting various social events, gatherings and informative workshops that will raise awareness about these issues. You have the opportunity to decide how you will achieve this in your own community.
This local action planning worksheet will assist you in developing strategies for implementing the P. I. G. F. A. T. initiative in your city. Click here for Local Action Planning Worksheet
Be sure to post your activities right here on youthscape.blogspot.com
At this year's Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC, youth from around the country developed a new initiative to focus on at the local and national level. Positive Initiatives and Goals For America’s Tomorrow (P. I . G . F . A . T . ) represents the promotion of positive healthy lifestyle choices for youth.
The national goal for the P . I . G . F . A . T . initiative is to decrease the use of drugs and alcohol, reduce teen pregnancy and combat obesity by increasing options and raising awareness of the consequences of risky healthy choices.
Youth Councils are being charged with the local goal of hosting various social events, gatherings and informative workshops that will raise awareness about these issues. You have the opportunity to decide how you will achieve this in your own community.
This local action planning worksheet will assist you in developing strategies for implementing the P. I. G. F. A. T. initiative in your city. Click here for Local Action Planning Worksheet
Be sure to post your activities right here on youthscape.blogspot.com
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