Research
Homeless in Minnesota 2003: Key
facts from the survey of Minnesotans without permanent
housing
Drawn from interviews with more
than 3,000 homeless adults and youth throughout Minnesota,
this research describes some of the causes, effects,
and circumstances surrounding homelessness. The statewide
survey has been conducted by Wilder Research Center
every three years since 1991. The sections on Children,
and Youth on their own in this initial report address
homelessness issues for the middle childhood age range.
The web site has the pdf version of this report available
for downloading and will also have other, issue-specific
reports posted based on further analysis of the 2003
survey.
Robbinsdale School District Middle
School Study
This comprehensive study of middle
school education in the Robbinsdale School District
was conducted to: 1) consider best practices in middle
school education, 2) review existing practices in Robbinsdale
Area Schools and 3) make recommendations that will
lead to an improved middle school program. The middle
school study committee included principals, support
staff, district administrators, and parents and teachers
representing students in grades 6-8 from each middle
school.
What We Know Works (pdf)
This guide, by the Pew Partnership
for Civic Change, translates complex evaluation research
into actionable strategies needed to build stronger
communities. What
We Know Works is a primer that summarizes current research
in four broad areas: healthy families and children,
thriving neighborhoods, living-wage jobs, and viable
economies. It provides a foundation of effective practices
for people who need information and who need it now.
The sections on “Strengthening Families” and “Youth
Development” are
particularly pertinent to the 2004 Children’s
Summit.
Youth in the Media
Negative, fear-based coverage of
youth in the media misinforms the public and can lead
to short-sighted public policies that harm young people
and, ultimately, all of society. What we need is balanced
news coverage of youth issues, and inclusion of youth
voices in the media. Issue Overview sets the stage
with a general survey of the topic; Framing the Issue
looks a little closer and explores relevant research;
and Resource Links are provided for access to the studies
and organizations behind our findings, as well as detailed
information beyond the scope of this report.
Research
and Resources: MN Children's Summit 2003
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