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Nation's Cities Weekly

The following articles are from NLC's Nation's Cities Weekly newspaper, which date back to November 2005.

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General Topics

10/14/08 - Orlando to Showcase Parramore Kidz Zone Initiative for Congress of Cities Delegates
6/09/08 - Mayors Make Summer Employment for Teens a Priority
4/14/08 - Family Strengthening Initiatives Spring Up As Cities Continue to Adopt NLC Platform
11/05/07 - Cities Plan National Family Week Celebrations
10/08/07 - Summit Showcases Innovative San Antonio Programs for Children and Youth
10/08/07 - Local Leaders Gather in San Antonio for 2007 National Summit on Your City’s Families
9/24/07 - Baltimore and Denver Adopt NLC Platform for Strengthening Families
9/17/07 - Special Report: Platform Guides City Family Strengthening Initiatives
7/09/07 - YEF Council Tackles Poverty, Childhood Obesity
7/09/07 - National Summit To Focus On Your City’s Families
5/28/07 - Regional Forums on Helping Youth Succeed Open to Municipal Officials
3/12/07 - Early Registration Open for National Summit on Your City’s Families
2/19/07 - America’s Promise Announces Best Communities for Youth
12/04/06 - Reno Adopts Family Platform Before Congress of Cities
11/06/06 - Portland Youth Establish Children's Bill of Rights
10/23/06 - Denver Learns Residents' Aspirations for Children and Youth
10/02/06 - Connections Count During National Family Week
6/19/06 - Small Cities Council Steering Committee Endorses Platform for Strengthening Families
5/01/06 - Providence Celebrates National Neighborhood Day
4/24/06 - NLC Platform for Strengthening Families Helps One Mayor Assess City Progress
4/24/06 - City Showcase Features Programs for Children and Youth
3/13/06 - Cities Across Nation Using Platform to Shape Family Strengthening Efforts
3/06/06 - In West Virginia, Keeping America's Promise is Everyone's Job
2/27/06 - National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is May 3
2/27/06 - Philadelphia's Investment in Youth Makes a Broad Impact
1/30/06 - John E. Kyle Retires from NLC
1/23/06 - Building Healthy Communities: Human Capital Investment
12/19/05 - Yarrow Helps YEF Institute Celebrate Five Years
12/05/05 - YEF Institute Celebrates 5th Anniversary
12/05/05 - Platform Highlights "Essential Infrastructure" to Strengthen Families
11/14/05 - Parks and Recreation Steps Out of Traditional Role
11/07/05 - America's Promise Alliance Names 100 Best Communities for Young People
11/07/05 - Cities to Celebrate National Family Week
10/31/05 - Audioconference Focuses on Municipal Efforts to Help Children and Families Affected by Natural Disasters
10/17/05 - Summit Spotlight: Making the Case for Investments in Children, Youth and Families
10/10/05 - Audioconference to Focus on Disaster Prevention and Response
10/03/05 - NLC's YEF Institute Announces New Audioconferences for Fall
10/03/05 - Lessons From Katrina: Summit Participants Discuss Preparedness, Protection for Children and Families
10/03/05 - Summit Focuses on Building Stronger Families
9/12/05 - NLC Summit to Focus on Improving Lives of Children, Youth and Families
9/05/05 - Summit to Use Latest Technology to Shape Local, National Strategies on Children and Families
8/08/05 - Conference Will Focus on Your City's Families
7/04/05 - How Has NLC's Institute for Youth, Education, and Families Made A Difference
6/20/05 - Cash-Strapped Cities Using Fresh Approaches to Fund Programs For Children and Youth
4/18/05 - McGruff: Taking Bite Out of Crime for 25 Years
2/22/05 - Mankota, Minn., Officials Add Their Expertise to Children's Books
2/14/05 - Democratic Governance - Opportunity for Youth Involvement
2/07/05 - Seminar Focuses on Creating Sustainable Communities
2/07/05 - Youth and Family Programs Featured at City Showcase
2/07/05 - Register for National Alcohol Screening Day
1/20/05 - Municipal Leadership Puts Children, Youth, and Families Higher on Local Agendas
1/10/05 - Strengthening America's Families: What Municipal Leaders Must Do

Afterschool

8/04/08 - City Leaders Gather to Discuss Citywide Initiatives to Support Afterschool Learning
6/23/08 As Gulf Coast Afterschool Project Wraps Up, Community Collaborations to Continue
5/19/08 Afterschool Summit Celebrates Municipal Leadership and Advances City-School Collaboration
5/05/08 - YEF Institute Launches Interactive Afterschool Website for City Leaders
3/31/08 - Bogalusa and Biloxi Restore Afterschool Programs Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
3/17/08 - City Leaders Invited to Register for National City Afterschool Summit
2/25/08 - NLC to Assist Eight Cities in Creating Afterschool Systems
2/11/08 - Municipal Leaders Playing Key Roles in Statewide Afterschool Efforts
12/10/07 - NLC to Offer Technical Assistance on Building Citywide Afterschool Systems
11/05/07 - Omaha Launches New Afterschool Initiative for Middle School Youth
11/05/07 - Afterschool Leadership Cadre to Assist Other Cities
10/29/07 - Cities Keep the Lights On After School
8/20/07 - NLC Offers Afterschool Peer Learning Communities for City Officials
7/16/07 - NLC and The Wallace Foundation Announce Partnership to Improve Out-of-School Learning
6/11/07 - Report Calls for Seamless Learning Environment Connecting School and Out-of-School Time
5/07/07 - Conference Highlights City Afterschool Efforts in Push for Increased Federal Funding
2/26/07 - Cities Partner With Statewide Networks to Strengthen Afterschool Programs
11/06/06 - City Leaders Celebrate Lights On Afterschool Day
10/23/06 - Leaders Meet to Strengthen Afterschool Programs
10/16/06 - Federal Funds Available for Afterschool Programs that Serve Food in Low-Income Areas
9/25/06 - Celebrate the Benefits of Afterschool Programs During 'Lights On Afterschool' Day
8/07/06 - Leadership Academy to Focus on Afterschool Programs
7/24/06 - Cities, Businesses Form New Partnerships to Support Afterschool
6/05/06 - Cities Taking the Lead to Provide Quality Afterschool Programs
5/29/06 - Municipal Leaders Make Afterschool a Priority at Summit
5/08/06 - Federal, Local Officials to Speak at Afterschool Summit
5/01/06 - Summit to Focus on Afterschool Programs
4/24/06 - Eight Cities Selected for Continued Assistance on Building Stronger Afterschool Programs
4/24/06 - Cities Make Plans for Phase Two of Afterschool Reform Project
2/20/06 - Registration Open for National City Afterschool Summit
2/06/06 - Cities Boost Statewide Afterschool Network Efforts
12/19/05 - National City Afterschool Summit to Highlight Vital Municipal Role
11/28/05 - Municipal Leaders Discuss Citywide Afterschool Systems
11/14/05 - St. Louis Mayor Endorses Afterschool for All by 2010
11/07/05 - Local Elected Officials Celebrate Lights On Afterschool!
10/24/05 - Afterschool Policy Advisors' Network Discusses Strategies
9/26/05 - Elected Officials Urged to Participate in Lights On Afterschool!
8/15/05 - 12 Cities Selected for Afterschool Technical Assistance Project
5/09/05 - NLC Launches National Network to Strengthen Municipal Leadership in Afterschool
5/09/05 - NLC Offering Afterschool Technical Assistance
4/18/05 - Mayor Shares Advice on Strengthening Afterschool Policy
3/07/05 - NLC Report Focuses on "The Afterschool Hours"
3/07/05 - Afterschool Programs - Stories From the Eight Cities
11/15/04 - Municipal Officials Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Early Childhood Success

7/07/08 - Cities Learn About Importance of School Readiness at NLC Leadership Academy in Minneapolis
4/07/08 - NLC and United Way of America to Help Six Cities Promote School Readiness
4/07/08 - City Officials Invited to School Readiness Leadership Academy
10/01/07 - New NLC Report Highlights City Efforts to Support Parents of Young Children
6/25/07 - Leaders Explore Atlanta’s School Readiness Strategies
4/23/07 - City Officials Visit Seattle for School Readiness Showcase
12/04/06 - Early Care and Education in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
10/30/06 - Leadership Academy Teaches Cities How to Strengthen Support for Parents of Young Children
10/16/06 - Washington, D.C. Increases Investment in Its Youngest Residents
6/12/06 - YEF Institute Tools Promote Early Childhood Success
5/08/06 - Workplace Policies Support Families, Help Economy in Bryan, Texas
4/24/06 - Enfield, Conn., Launches Early Childhood Initiative
3/27/06 - NLC Receives Parents as Teachers Award
1/30/06 - Summit Connects Early Childhood Investment and Economic Vitality
6/01/05 - Six Cities Selected to Receive Assistance in Supporting Parents of Young Children
5/03/05 - Local Authority Important to Abilene, Kan., Head Start
4/25/05 - Academy Highlights City Roles in Supporting Parents of Young Children
3/28/05 - Forum Focuses on Headstart, School Readiness
2/07/05 - Early Childhood Planning Project Yields Impressive Outcomes

Education

9/29/08 - Municipal Leaders Welcome Students at First Day of School Events
9/22/08 - Mayor Nutter Undertakes First 'Education Week' in Philadelphia
9/01/08 - Louisville Mayor and Superintendent Team Up to Reduce Number of High School Dropouts
7/21/08 - Education Leaders Examine Role of High School Alternatives in Preparing Youth for College and Work
7/21/08 - Mayors and Superintendents Focus on Intergovernmental Partnerships for Closing Achievement Gaps
7/21/08 - Civic Index Allows Cities to Measure Community Engagement in Public Schools
6/02/08 - NLC to Help Nashville, Newark Expand High School Options
4/14/08 - Citywide Summits to Address National Dropout Crisis
2/18/08 - Mayors’ Education Advisors Focus on High School Reform, Support for Learning
10/22/07 - Charleston, S.C., Brings Community Together for First Day of School
10/22/07 - Special Report: Municipal Leadership in Supporting High School Alternatives
8/13/07 - Small Cities Make Big Strides in Partnerships with Schools
7/30/07 - City Education Snapshots Available on NLC Website
6/18/07 - Mayors’ Education Advisors Discuss Impact of Federal Policy, Share City-School Partnership Efforts
4/30/07 - Urban Schools Advance in Making the Grade
1/08/07 - Cities Report Progress on High School Reform, Link Education to Economic Development Goals
11/13/06 - NLC Task Force Looks at Municipal Role in Education
10/16/06 - City Leaders Employ Public Strategies for High School Reform
10/02/06 - City Leaders Encourage Students on First Day of School
9/25/06 - Special Report: Engaging Cities in Education
9/04/06 - New Campaign Launched to Give Kids Good Schools
9/04/06 - Education is National City Network Focus in September
8/21/06 - YEF Institute Seeks Examples of First Day of School Activities, Events
7/03/06 - Phoenix Officials Win Approval for Small High School Building Bond
5/15/06 - Report Highlights Promising Community School Initiatives
5/08/06 - The Link Between High School Reform and College Readiness
4/17/06 - Mayors Gather for Leadership Forum on Education
4/10/06 - Study Shows Urban School Progress Climbing
4/03/06 - Educators Examine City-Level Policies, Engage Youth
2/27/06 - Alliance Issues A Call to Action on Improving High Schools
2/06/06 - Mayors Work to Engage Public on Education Reform
1/09/06 - NLC's Education Task Force Makes Recommendations at Congress of Cities
12/19/05 - City Education Policy Advisors and School District Officials Explore Alternative High School Option
11/14/05 - City Personnel Contribute to Education in Schools
11/14/05 - Building City-School Partnerships that Get Results
10/17/05 - Opinion: City, School Leaders Have the Power to Change Nation's High Schools
10/03/05 - NCLB Task Force Discusses Potential Education Reforms
9/26/05 - Why Collaboration Between Cities and Schools is the Key to Reform
9/12/05 - Cities Participate in First Day of School Activities
8/15/05 - Leading Education Associations Collaborate to Improve Staffing in Needy Schools
8/15/05 - Policy Advisors Meet, Discuss Education Issues
8/15/05 - Cities Benefit From First Day of School Activities
7/18/05 - Officials Discuss Alternate High School Options
7/18/05 - Survey Looks at New Teachers, Transitioning Students
7/11/05 - Cities Build Partnerships for High School Reform
5/16/05 - Study Finds Upward Trend in Urban Schools
4/18/05 - Corpus Christi, Texas, Leads High School Reform Agenda
2/07/05 - Schools as Centers of Innovation In and For Their Communities

Family Economic Success

9/22/08 - Bank On Cities Campaign Advances Efforts to Connect Families with Mainstream Financial Services
8/04/08 - NLC Co-Hosts National Dialogue on Local Initiatives to Tackle Poverty
7/28/08 - Recent Study Explores Financial Choices of New Yorkers
7/14/08 - IRS Offers New Funding Opportunity for Cities to Enhance Free Tax Preparation Programs
6/30/08 - New IRS Campaign Can Help Cities Bring Unclaimed Economic Stimulus Payments into Local Communities
4/28/08 - City Financial Literacy Programs Prepare Youth for the Future
3/24/08 - NLC Leadership Academy Helps City Leaders Promote Family Financial Stability
3/03/08 - More than 100 Cities Helping Families Claim Earned Income Tax Credit
2/04/08 - Special Report: Helping Families Achieve Financial Stability
1/14/08 - Leadership Academy to Focus on Helping Families Achieve Financial Stability
1/07/08 - Conference to Highlight City Transitional Jobs Programs
12/17/07 - NLC Report Highlights City Anti-Poverty Strategies
10/22/07 - Web Seminar to Feature Use of Poverty Simulations to Bolster City Anti-Poverty Efforts
10/15/07 - Simulation Highlights Challenges Facing Low-Income Families
8/06/07 - City Officials Take the Food Stamp Challenge
5/14/07 - Register Now for NLC-United Way Summit on EITC and Asset Building
4/16/07 - Cities to Host National Cover the Uninsured Week
4/02/07 - NLC, United Way Host EITC, Asset-Building Summit
3/12/07 - Cities Showcase New Documentary to Highlight Growing Personal Debt Problems
2/5/07 - NLC Joins Top U.S. Officials to Promote National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
12/18/06 - New IRS Policy Helps Families Save at Tax Time
11/20/06 - Many Families Miss Out on Crucial Food Stamp Benefits
11/13/06 - One Economy Corporation Helping Urban and Rural Communities Through Technology
10/09/06 - Report Highlights Lessons From Transitional Jobs Project
9/04/06 - Six Cities to Participate in Next Phase of Asset Project
8/14/06 - Web Seminar to Feature Unique City Strategy to Serve Homeless
8/07/06 - Cities Link Residents to Asset-Building Options
7/17/06 - Cities Sign Children Up for Health Insurance
6/26/06 - Leaders Learn Asset Building Strategies, Start New Project Phase
6/26/06 - San Francisco Delivers a Local Earned Income Tax Credit
6/05/06 - Food Stamp Toolkit Gives Solid Advice to Local Officials
5/22/06 - Cities Adopt Hiring Policies to Facilitate Prisoner Re-entry
4/17/06 - Opinion: It's Time to Simplify the Federal Tax Code
4/10/06 - Federal Funding for Summer Meals Programs Available
4/03/06 - USDA Announces Grants for Food Stamp Program Participation
4/03/06 - Cover the Uninsured Week Provides Opportunity for Cities
3/27/06 - Cities Explore Family Asset-Building Strategies
3/13/06 - Officials Encouraged to Promote State, Federal Tax Credits to Eligible Families
1/30/06 - IRS Changes Help Hurricane Victims Access Earned Income Tax Credit
1/16/05 - Report Offers Strategies for Coping with Rising Heating Costs
12/05/05 - New Grant Funds Available for Food Stamp Program Outreach
11/28/05 - Baltimore Visit Showcases Homeownership Programs
11/21/05 - Many Eligible Families Fail to Claim Food Stamp Benefits
11/14/05 - Cities Use NLC's EITC Toolkit to Bring Money Back to the Community
10/31/05 - Cities Visit Phoenix to Learn About Financial Education Programs
9/05/05 - Nine Cities Chosen for Project to Help Families Build Assets
7/18/05 - Report Highlights Tool to Connect Families to Benefits
7/04/05 - City Leaders Urged to Launch Back-To-School Campaigns to Promote Health Insurance for Uninsured Families
6/27/05 - YEF Institute Announces Asset Building Technical Assistance Project
6/6/05 - New Tax Credit Research Offers Information for City Leaders
4/18/05 - Sites Chosen to Receive Jobs Program Technical Assistance

Youth Development

10/14/08 - City Officials Discuss a Sustained Commitment to Reengaging Disconnected Youth
9/29/08 - Youth Encouraged to Attend 2008 Congress of Cities
6/16/08 - Disconnected Youth Network Leaders Visit Promising Initiatives in Baltimore
5/12/08 - Cities Support Transitions for Older Foster Youth
4/21/08 - Local Officials Focus on Implementing Citywide Children, Youth Agendas
4/07/08 - Youth at NLC Conference Launch Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices
2/11/08 - Building a New Generation of Youth Leaders at the Congressional City Conference
1/14/08 - Youth Invited to Attend Congressional City Conference
12/17/07 - City Leaders Convene to Explore Strategies to Re-Engage Disconnected Youth
11/26/07 - Youth Delegates Focus on Role of Young People in New Orleans Recovery
10/22/07 - Youth Invited to Attend Congress of Cities in New Orleans
10/08/07 - NLC Selects Six Cities for Project on Implementing Children and Youth Plans
9/10/07 - National Teen Summer Employment Rate Falls to Historic Low
7/16/07 - Cities, NLC to Collaborate to Reengage Disconnected Youth
7/09/07 - NLC Case Studies Highlight Cross-System Collaboration for Disconnected Youth
7/02/07 - Cities Urged to Apply for Technical Assistance on Children, Youth Plans
4/09/07 - NLC to Offer Technical Assistance Project on Reengaging Disconnected Youth
4/02/07 - What Cities Can Do to Turn the Dropout Crisis Around
3/26/2007 - Record Number of Youth Participate in Congressional City Conference
2/12/07 - Youth Delegates Encouraged to Attend NLC’s Congressional City Conference
1/08/07 - Teens Experiencing More Difficulty Finding Summer Jobs
12/18/06 - Youth Delegates Learn Outside the Classroom at Congress of Cities
11/06/06 - Events Highlighted for Youth at Congress of Cities
10/23/06 - Youth City Leaders Connect Through Website
10/16/06 - Connect with Youth to Build Stronger Cities Today and Tomorrow
10/09/06 - Youth are Encouraged to Attend Congress of Cities
9/17/06 - Applications Available for Competition to Honor Cities' Efforts on Behalf of Young People
4/17/06 - Meeting Highlights City-Schools Youth Planning
4/03/06 - Youth Leader Experiences NLC Leadership Training Institute
3/20/06 - Record Number of Youth Attend Conference
3/06/06 - National Youth Service Day to Involve Millions of Young People
2/06/06 - A Message for Youth Delegates to the Congressional City Conference
1/30/06 - Youth Encouraged to Attend Congressional City Conference
1/23/06 - Mayor Juggles City Duties and College Applications
1/02/06 - Youth Delegates Address Important Issues at Conference
1/02/06 - NLC Supports Community Engagement Effort for Documentary
12/05/05 - Youth-Only Website Launches this Week
11/28/05 - Columbus, Ohio, Listens to Youth
11/21/05 - Youth Will be Active Participants at Congress of Cities
11/14/05 - An Invitation Just for Youth: Come to Congress of Cities
9/12/05 - Six Cities Will Receive Assistance to Create City-School Youth Plans
7/04/05 - Leadership Academy Focuses on City-Schools Youth Planning
7/04/05 - America's Promise Seeks 100 Best Communities for Young People
7/04/05 - Report Points to Municipal Leadership for Workforce Development
5/23/05 - Documentary Explores Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
5/23/05 - Millions of Young People Volunteer on Youth Service Day
4/25/05 - New York And Los Angeles Take Steps to Reconnect Disconnected Youth
3/28/05 - Youth Delegates Learn, Network at Conference
3/7/05 - Congressional City Conference Attracts Large Number of Youth Delegates
2/14/05 - Democratic Governance - Opportunity for Youth Involvment
1/20/05 - Youth Delegates Tackle Important Issues at Congress of Cities
11/22/04 - Election Day Brings Out Youth Involvement
11/22/04 - NLC Promotes Youth Participation in Local Government

Childhood Obesity

11/03/08 - City Parks and Recreation Departments Lead Community Wellness Efforts
8/18/08 - Mayors Gather in Boston to Discuss Sustainable Wellness Strategies
10/29/07 - Mayors Shine a National Spotlight on Childhood Obesity
9/03/07 - New Report Shows Rise in U.S. Obesity Rates
7/23/07 - City, School Leaders Gather to Confront Childhood Obesity
5/21/07 - Six Cities Selected for Local Wellness Planning Technical Assistance
2/12/07 - Cities and Schools Partner to Combat Childhood Obesity at NLC Leadership Academy
11/20/06 - New Action Kit Highlights Strategies to Combat Childhood Obesity
10/30/06 - Academy Promotes School Wellness Plans to Combat Childhood Obesity
9/04/06 - Municipalities Join Fight Against Obesity with Fitness Programs
7/03/06 - School, Community Involvement Helps Prevent Childhood Obesity
6/12/06 - Fort Wayne Program Boosts Physical and Economic Health
7/18/05 - YEF Institute Launches Work to Combat Childhood Obesity
5/16/05 - Curbing Youth Obesity: What Cities Can Do
3/7/05 - Activities Address Problem of Youth Obesity
1/17/05 - YEF Institute to Help Cities Tackle Youth Obesity

Safety of Children and Youth

3/10/08 - City Leaders Gather to Confront Gang Violence
7/02/07 - Cities Share Gang Prevention Strategies at San Jose Meeting
4/23/07 - City Officials Gather for Media Violence Summit
4/16/07 - Calif. City’s Partnerships Reduce Crime, Gang Violence
4/02/07 - NLC, Peterson to Host Summit on Media Violence
9/17/06 - Network of California Cities Combats Gang Violence
6/19/06 - Youth Safety Project to Stress Mayor-Law Enforcement Partnerships
2/06/06 - YEF Institute: Effective Strategies for Preventing Youth Violence
1/23/06 - Youth Curfews Continue to Show Promise
1/09/06 - YEF Institute Seeks City Examples of Successful Youth Safety Programs
11/28/05 - Mayors, Law Enforcement Join Forces in Youth Safety Project
5/16/05 - Making the Case for Youth Courts
4/25/05 - Philadelphia's Violence Reduction Strategy Helps Keep Youth "Alive At 25"

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