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Municipal Leaders and Community Partners Invited to Register for New YEF Institute Audioconferences
The YEF Institute continues its popular monthly audioconference series this fall with interactive discussions between city leaders, national policy experts, and Institute staff on a range of hot topics and innovative city strategies:
- Thurs., Sept. 18, 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time: “Community-Wide Collaborations to Revitalize Arts Education”
- Thurs., Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time: “Youth Violence Prevention – A Public Health Approach”
- Thurs., Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time: “The State of City Leadership for Children, Youth, and Families: Trends and Innovations at the Local Level”
- Thurs., Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time: “Using GIS and Mapping Tools to Guide Local Action”
- Thurs., Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time: “What Do High-Quality, Out-of-School Time Programs Cost? Research Findings from The Wallace Foundation”
Learn More About these Audioconferences »
Register for One or More of these Free Audioconferences »
One day prior to the event, registrants will receive an e-mail providing a toll-free, dial-in number to use in joining the audioconference. |
Mayors Gather to Discuss Sustainable Wellness Strategies
Municipal leaders from six cities convened in Boston recently to discuss strategies for sustainable implemenetation of citywide wellness policies.
Read more in Nation's Cities Weekly »
IRS Offers New Funding to Help Cities Enhance Free Tax Preparation Programs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now accepting applications for a new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) matching grant program. Cities and community organizations can apply for this funding to help bolster their VITA site programs. The application period ends September 2.
Read more in Nation's Cities Weekly »
Education Leaders Examine Role of High School Alternatives
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) joined other policymakers and national education leaders at a recent Capitol Hill briefing on the growth of high school alternatives as an innovative local approach to education reform.
Read more in Nation's Cities Weekly »
View a Webcast of the Event »
Download the YEF Institute's Setting the Stage for New High Schools Report »
Contact the YEF Institute staff by email at iyef@nlc.org or call the YEF Institute message line at 202-626-3014
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