Technology and Digital Divide-Access Resource Links Section of the Tutor/Mentor Library.

This section of the library focuses on uses of the Internet and Digital Tools. 
The site where this information has been hosted is now only available as an archive.

Making Internet access available to everyone, along
with hardware, software and training, should be a
priority of every elected leader, as well as businesses,
schools and non-school tutor/mentor programs.


The links below are sub-categories in this section of the library.

If you find broken links send information to tutormentor 2 at earthlink.net

Digital Access, Digital Divide - click here

Technology Resources and Networks - click here

Cool Digital Tools, including links to Artificial Intelligence resources - click here

As volunteers become connected to youth living in high poverty areas they begin to understand the challenges facing those kids and their families and schools. Other sections of this library provide links to articles and research providing a deeper understanding of these challenges. This section point to websites that focus on political actions needed to elect people at the state and Federal level who understand these challenges and are committed to legislation and leadership that reduce and/or remove them.

NOTE:  All of the articles below were posted before November 2024 and Trump's victory.  They are still valuable resources but I think you should start with this one:

INDIVISIBLE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEMOCRACY ON THE BRINK: STRATEGIES, TACTICS, & TIPS FOR HOW EVERYDAY AMERICANS CAN FIGHT BACK TOGETHER WHEREVER WE LIVE
https://indivisible.org/resource/guide
From the website: "This document is for anyone who lives in America and is upset, scared and determined.  It's a set of strategies and practical first steps to help you get started. Review this guide and start putting parts of this into action that makes sense for where you live.

Point your volunteers and supporters to this page when they ask "What more can I do?"

11 WAYS TO FIX AMERICA’S FUNDAMENTALLY BROKEN DEMOCRACY
https://www.vox.com/21336225/voting-rights-senate-electoral-college-gerrymandering-supreme-court
This September 2020 article in VOX outlines 11 ways to fix America's broken democracy.  If you're looking for suggestions this is a good list.


A STRATEGY TO FIX AMERICAN DEMOCRACY - FINAL 5 VOTING
https://political-innovation.org/final-five-voting/
From the website:  "Final-Five Voting is the powerful combination of (1) top-five primaries and (2) instant runoff voting in the general election. In Final-Five Voting primary, all candidates running for congress will appear on a single ballot, and all voters can participate in the primary, regardless of whether they are registered with a party."  

US CONGRESS ELECTION - INTERACTIVE MAP
https://www.270towin.com/2024-house-election/
This site includes map of the United States and details on every congressional race. Use to identify progressive candidates and give them your support and your vote. This link points to the current Congress and will be updated as redistricting is completed prior to November 2024 elections.

5-POINT VISION FOR A FUTURE AFTER COVID-19
https://democracycollaborative.org/owning-our-future
The Democracy Collaborative has developed a vision for a future after Covid-19, centered around a 5-point strategy that you will find at this link.  The article is dated June 2020.

A BETTER OPTION THAN COURT-PACKING: LEGISLATING - 10-2020 ARTICLE
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/10/20/biden-court-packing-alternatives/
This Oct. 2020 Washington Post article offers a solution to Democratic Party and Progressive fears that the Federal Courts have been packed with ultra conservative judges who will turn back progress made over past 50 years.  Instead of adding more judges just legislate into law those policy issues. Read the article. It's an option to consider. 

AN ARTICLE ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING COMBINED WITH FINAL FIVE VOTING - 2023
https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/121923_rank_choice_voting/how-new-way-vote-gaining-traction-states-and-could-transform-us-politics/
This article from the Tuscon Sentinel shows describes what 'ranked choice voting' and 'final five voting' are, and how these new ways to vote are gaining traction in many states.

A GUIDE TO THE CORPORATIONS THAT ARE DE-FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION
https://news.littlesis.org/2018/05/14/a-guide-to-the-corporations-that-are-de-funding-public-education-opposing-striking-teachers/
This 2018 article's full title is "A Guide to the Corporations that are De-Funding Public Education & Opposing Striking Teachers".  The "article lays out some information about the corporations, banks, and billionaires that teachers in Oklahoma, Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Colorado are up against." A network analysis map for each state shows the wealthy donors who are supporting political efforts that reduce taxes on the wealthy and reduce funding for public education."

ADVANCE ILLINOIS PROMOTES PUBLIC EDUCATION
https://www.advanceillinois.org/about-us/mission-history/
From the web site: "Advance Illinois is equity-driven, student-centered, data-focused and connected to community and educators. We identify, design, advocate for and help to implement policies that are grounded in nationally recognized best practices and then tailored to the needs of students in Illinois."  The web site is full of great resources to help citizens better understand and debate the issues relating to public education in Illinois. 

ADVOCACY BY AND FOR COMMUNITY - WIKI PAGE
http://commparadigmdiigoupdates.blogspot.com/2017/07/new-wiki-page-advocacy-by-and-for.html
This blog article, and the wiki that it points to, includes links to many web sites that focus on the three sectors of democracy, political, market place and civil society.  Hosted by Brian G. Dowling.

ALL ON THE LINE - REDISTRICTING 
https://www.allontheline.org/#mission
From the web site: Whether you care about providing access to affordable health care, reducing the gun violence that plagues our schools and communities, protecting voting rights, achieving equal pay, or solving the urgent threat of climate change, there is a fundamental structural barrier that prevents progress: rigged electoral maps drawn with surgical precision by politicians to preserve their party’s political power and silence the will of the people."

ALLSIDES - LOOK AT NEWS FROM ALL SIDES
https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news
From the web site: "Unlike regular news services, AllSides exposes bias and provides multiple angles on the same story so you can quickly get the full picture, not just one slant."  Browse the site and form your own opinion.

BALLOT PEDIA - FOLLOW ELECTIONS ACROSS THE USA
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2024
This site is a comprehensive encyclopedia of election information, both historical, and upcoming.  If you want to follow contested elections in every state this could be a good resource.

BASIC INCOME - RESOURCE THREAD ON TWITTER
https://twitter.com/scottsantens/status/1662124595892060161?s=20
One of the most prominent advocates for Basic Income is Scott Santens, who has been researching and advocating for the concept of universal basic income (UBI) since 2013.  He has been sharing research on this Twitter thread for several years.  See his UBI Guide website at https://www.scottsantens.com/

BLUE24.ORG - RAISING MONEY FOR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN 2024 ELECTIONS
https://blue24.org/
From the website: "This website has links to ActBlue pages where you can donate directly to one, two or dozens of Dems running for office. All funds go to the campaigns listed. The website host receives nothing."

BUILDING A MOVEMENT TOWARD EQUALITY IN AMERICA - ROBERT REICH
https://robertreich.org/
Robert Reich's web site and Facebook page offer daily commentary on issues of inequality and how we mobilize to reduce this problem.

CAMPAIGN ZERO MAPS STEPS TO POLITICAL ACTION TO REDUCE POLICE VIOLENCE
https://campaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverview
From the web site: The website provides "a comprehensive package of urgent policy solutions - informed by data, research and human rights principles - to change the way police serve their communities."

CAN WE HEAL OUR GREAT DIVIDE? | HEDRICK SMITH | TED X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRbCRuPkddg&sns=em
In this video, Hedrick Smith, "An investigative journalist explores the cause of economic disparity in the United States, its effects, and what we can do to correct our course as a country. In the earlier half of the 20th century, workforce productivity and median hourly wages increased equally. In the 1970's everything began to change as economic growth was channeled toward the 1%." 

CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY 
http://populardemocracy.org
From the website: "The Center for Popular Democracy works to create equity, opportunity and dynamic democracy in partnership with high-impact base-building organizations, organizing alliances, and progressive unions.  CPD strengthens our collective capacity to envision and win an innovative pro-worker, pro-immigrant, racial and economic justice agenda."

CENTER FOR AN INFORMED PUBLIC - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - FOCUS ON MISINFORMATION AND AN INFORMED SOCIETY
https://www.cip.uw.edu/
From the website: The "Mission of the Center is to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse."  This is an extensive resource. Take time to learn what is available.

CENTER FOR MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY - INVESTIGATES CORRUPTION AND CORPORATE FRONT GROUPS
https://www.exposedbycmd.org/
From the website: "The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) is a nationally recognized watchdog that leads in-depth, award-winning investigations into corruption that undermines our democracy, environment, and economic prosperity."  

CENTERING BLACKNESS: THE PATH TO ECONOMIC LIBERATION FOR ALL
https://medium.com/economicsecproj/centering-blackness-the-path-to-economic-liberation-for-all-f6c2c7398281
This is June 2020 article from the Economic Security Project, https://www.economicsecurityproject.org/, which says "In these times of extreme racial and economic inequality, we must move beyond “normal” in our COVID recovery efforts, and follow the lead of the Movement for Black Lives. By centering Black people in the creation of new policies, systems, and institutions — in the pursuit of economic liberation for all — we can and must reject the ideology grounded in white supremacy and anti-blackness, shift narratives to reinvigorate our shared imagination, and disrupt the imbalance of power in our society." The article includes links to other resources and is intended to provoke thinking and innovation "in the pursuit of economic liberation for all".  Take time to read, reflect, and share with friends and family.

CHICAGO PROJECT ON SECURITY AND THREATS - U. CHICAGO
https://cpost.uchicago.edu/
The Chicago Project on Security and Threats  (CPOST) is doing cutting edge research on terrorism and motivations that drive participation in events, such as the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capital.  Dig through the site to discover available reports. 

CHICAGO UNITED FOR EQUITY (CUE)
https://www.chicagounitedforequity.org/
From the web site: "Imagine a Chicago that Works for All of Us.  Who we are: We are neighbors who believe in racial justice. We're fighting for a Chicago where all of our children have an equal opportunity to shine. Where zip codes can't predict school resources. Where our voices matter to our leaders. And we're working across race, class, and ward lines to build the Chicago we deserve."

CITY RIGHTS IN AN ERA OF PREEMPTION - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
https://www.nlc.org/initiative/local-democracy-initiative/
From the web site: "Preemption is the use of state law to nullify a municipal ordinance or authority. In some cases, preemption can lead to improved policy statewide. However, preemption that prevents cities from expanding rights, building stronger economies, and promoting innovation can be counterproductive when decision-making is divorced from the core wants and needs of community members."

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - UNDERSTAND THE CYCLE TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE INVOLVED
https://medium.com/ndp-annotations/the-cycle-of-engagement-c19a9788ba17
From the web site: "This post introduces the Cycle of Engagement, a new framework for understanding the stages of how Americans engage in civic life today. The New Data Project recently made this research public during a talk at the 2018 NewFounders Conference in Chicago."

CIVIL SOCIETY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - 2018 SSIR ARTICLES
https://ssir.org/civil_society_for_the_21st_century
This article series on the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) web site is presented in partnership with Independent Sector. It's described as "a chance to focus, for a change, on the oxygen that makes our common life possible and good—to examine and appreciate and question and commit. Over the coming weeks, some of today’s leading thinkers and practitioners will explore important issues of civil society in the 21st century: its origins and evolution, its boundaries and blind spots, its values and variety, its obstacles and opportunities."

CLINE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
https://clinecenter.illinois.edu/
From the web site: "The Center's mission encompasses several research activities, including monitoring civil unrest around the world; tracking the over-time development of economic, political, and social indicators for 165 countries; and developing new machine algorithms and analysis tools for studying the tens of millions of articles in the Cline Center's global news archive. The Center's mission also supports a wide range of teaching and public engagement activities, from fellowship programs for faculty and graduate students to undergraduate research opportunities and topical symposium for the University of Illinois campus." 

CLIMATE CHANGE - PROGRESS AT THE STATE LEVEL
https://lcv.org/article/memo-states-continue-to-show-impressive-progress-on-climate/
This LCV (League of Conservation Voters) website tracks legislation at the state and federal level and shows what's happening in different states.  By aggregating this information people in different places can see what is succeeding in other places, and use this to fuel legislation success in their own states. 

COLOR OF CHANGE - FOCUS ON RACIAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA
https://colorofchange.org/about/
From the web site: "Color Of Change is building a new, effective strategy for changing the rules society lives by, and ending the injustices Black people face."

COMIC BOOK PROJECT AIMS TO STOP PROJECT 2025 
https://stopproject2025comic.org/
A network of comic book artists and writers who are concerned about Project 2025 made a series of comics to explain some of the agenda items so people would not have to read the huge document to understand what is at stake.

COMIC BOOK REVIEW: THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE
https://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2019/09/06/comic-book-review-this-is-what-democracy-looks-like/
From the article: "This Is What Democracy Looks Like is a comic book that explores American Democracy, tackling not just the structure of government (from the very top — president, congress, courts — to the most localized — town meetings) but also to show how every voter has an obligation to take part in keeping Democracy alive and vibrant."  Take time to read the article, then the comic book.


DATA CENTER RESEARCH FOR JUSTICE
http://www.datacenter.org/research-tools/
From the web site:  "For over 30 years, DataCenter has been an independent research organization for social justice movements and grassroots organizing. Rooted in progressive social movements and grounded in values of justice and self-determination for communities, we use research as a tool to centralize community power and transform society."   This link points to a page showing research tools and ideas.

DEMOCRACY LABS - VOTER RESOURCES TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY - 2-28-2024
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/02/28/voter-resources-protect-democracy/
From the website: "Democracy Labs is a hub for ongoing technology and creative innovation in service of a healthy democracy at the national, state and local levels.  The LABS focus on long-term, sustainable and affordable solutions." The link points to one recent article.  

DEMOCRACYNOW.ORG - A RELIABLE NEWS SOURCE
https://www.democracynow.org/
This site was recommended to me as a "trust worthy" news source (as opposed to the mainstream media).

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
https://democrats.org/
The Democratic National Committee is committed to electing Democrats from everywhere. 

DISTRICTr IS A FREE, PUBLIC WEB TOOL FOR DISTRICTING AND COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MGGG REDISTRICTING LAB.
https://districtr.org/
From the website: "The goal of DistrictR is to put the tools of redistricting in the hands of the public, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of civil rights organizations, community groups, and redistricting commissions."  The website is a tool for drawing district maps. Browse the site to learn what's available and how it can be used.

ED TECH AND THE CIRCUS OF UN-REASON - HOW TO RESPOND POST 2016 AMERICA
https://via.hypothes.is/https://helenbeetham.com/2016/11/14/ed-tech-and-the-circus-of-unreason/
This 2016 article contains many links to other articles that reflect on a 2017 America with Donald Trump as President.  While it invites educators to reflect on their roles, and the ways they interact, it really is an invitation to anyone concerned with the future of civil liberties, democracy, the environment, etc.  The article is linked to an annotation tool called Hypothes.is, which enabled anyone to add their own comments and join the discussion.  That's one of the reasons I've posted it to this section of the Tutor/Mentor web library.

EMPOWERING AMERICAN WORKERS AND RAISING WAGES - COMMUNICATED USING KUMU.IO
https://elizabethwarren.com/plans/empowering-american-workers
https://edythe.kumu.io/empowering-american-workers-and-raising-wages?token=SVmF7ADucV3Lz9Fw
Senator Elizabeth Warren posted this "Empowering American Workers and Raising Wages" presentation on her website when she ran for President in 2016.  It goes into great detail.  The first link goes to the presentation on her website. The second goes to a visualization, using KUMU.io, that outlines the components of this plan.  It's a great example of what leaders might do to communicate complex ideas.

FAIR VOTE - AIMS FOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING (RCV) 
https://fairvote.org/#mce_temp_url#
The Fair Vote strategy says "In 2020 FairVote invested in a strategic planning process to define our long-term goals, theory of change and  unique roles within the electoral reform ecosystem.  Our long-term goals are to enact ranked choice voting (RCV) for all federal elections and the proportional form of RCV for U.S. House elections, as embodied by the Fair Representation Act, by 2030."  Browse the site and see how this would affect ever state.


FIND MY REPS - RESOURCE FOR FINDING WHO REPRESENTS YOU
https://myreps.datamade.us/
Enter your address and the tool will build a list of local, state and federal representatives, along with contact information.

FIXING OUR BROKEN POLITICAL SYSTEM (USA)
https://www.salon.com/2020/06/06/yes-our-political-system-is-badly-broken-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be-this-way/
This June 2020 article is titled:  "Yes, our political system is badly broken. But it doesn't have to be this way."  The writers point out reasons the current system fails to benefit citizens and offers suggestions of needed change. Applies to 2022 and future elections.

FIXING US INFRASTRUCTURE - STATE-BY-STATE PRIORITIES
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2932/50-states-infrastructure/
This PopularMechanics.com 2017 article should be a 'must read' resource for anyone concerned with what's happening in America. The issues are still priorities in 2022. 

FOLLOW THE LEADERS. CONNECTING THE DOTS
http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2015/09/follow-leaders-connecting-dots.html
This is a Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC blog article that focuses on connecting the ideas and web sites of different progressive groups and leaders in central spaces where others can learn and form their own involvement.  Look at the comment section of the blog where I add links to new articles as I find them.

FRAMEWORKS INSTITUTE - CHANGING CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL ISSUES
https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/
From the web site: "Mission is to: advance the nonprofit sector's communications capacity by identifying, translating, and modeling relevant scholarly research to frame the public discourse on social problems."  Visit the "learn to frame" section of the web site learn "to use communications to build public understanding, cultivate public will, and move policy." 

GET INFORMED ON PROGRESSIVE ISSUES - THE SANDERS INSTITUTE
https://www.sandersinstitute.org/
From the web site: "The mission of the Sanders Institute is to revitalize democracy by actively engaging individuals, organizations, and the media in the pursuit of progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial, and social justice issues."  Visit the Issues tab and do deeper learning around each category.

GUIDE FOR USING LANGUAGE EFFECTIVELY IN SOCIAL ACTIVISM
https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.sumofus.org/images/SUMOFUS_PROGRESSIVE-STYLEGUIDE.pdf
This resource guide is titled "A Progressive's Style Guide". Part of the introduction reads "A Progressive’s Style Guide is explicitly multi-voiced and is created with the following commitments. 1) We combat discriminatory language. 2) We seek advice or more information when we’re unsure. 3) When writing, speaking, or using images, we aim to use examples that reflect a broad range of identities and perspectives."  If you're engaged in on-line communications, this is a resource you should spend time getting to know.

HERE’S THE REASON GOVERNMENT CAN’T VOTE IN THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE.
https://ebonstorm.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/heres-the-reason-government-cant-vote-in-the-interest-of-the-people/
This is a 2012 article on A Matter of Scale - Science, Technology, Social Commentary blog. In this article writer shows how big business and US government overlap. This continues to be major problem.

HOW MEMBERS OF HOUSE AND SENATE VOTED ON GUN LEGISLATION (NPR)
https://www.npr.org/2018/02/19/566731477/chart-how-have-your-members-of-congress-voted-on-gun-bills
This article includes information and charts showing how elected leaders in all 50 states have voted on gun legislation over past 30 years or longer. 

HOW TO SUSTAIN CURRENT LEVEL OF POLITICAL RESISTANCE FOR LONG TERM
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/can_we_sustain_it
This Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) article offers tips for sustaining the current level of political involved over the long term.

HOW WE RISE: POLICY SOLUTIONS TO UPEND STRUCTURAL RACISM
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/
The Brookings Institute launched this new web site in June 2020 and a blog project "focused on policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all."

ILLINOIS CIVICS HUB
https://www.illinoiscivics.org/
From the web site: "The Illinois Civic Mission Coalition (ICMC) is a broad, non-partisan consortium which includes educators, administrators, students, universities, funders, elected officials, policymakers and representatives from the private and non-profit sectors. Formed in 2004 by the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, the ICMC is part of the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, a national initiative to restore a core purpose of education to prepare America's youngest citizens to be informed and active participants in our democracy."

ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS
https://www.icirr.org/about
From the web site: "ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.  In partnership with our member organizations, the Coalition educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees."


LEARN TO EVALUATE WHAT YOU ARE READING - ARTICLE / GRAPHIC
https://adfontesmedia.com/the-chart-version-3-0-what-exactly-are-we-reading/
This article looks at the wide range of media available to the public and rates them as left (liberal) or right (conservative) or in the middle. Useful tool to understand the bias present in what you are reading.

MAKING THE CASE FOR IMPEACHMENT OF POTUS45-47–  
https://www.needtoimpeach.com/impeachable-offenses/
This web site was built during the first term of Donald Trump. It has three sections. One is a list of impeachable offenses. The second includes a list of criminal activity within the Potus45 administration and family. The third includes motivational and informational videos. Use this site to do your own research. Potus45 was impeached in early 2020 and again in January 2021. He was not convicted by the Senate either time. Now he's back in office again. Maybe this list will be useful.

MIND MAP OF GLOBAL CIVILIZATION'S COLLAPSE
https://laetusinpraesens.org/musings/nothing.php
This site provides a unique set of visualizations of "Why Nothing is Happening in Response to Global Challenges " along with an extensive library of resources related to the maps. 

MORE RECOMMENDED READING ON RACE / POVERTY - LIST ON DROP BOX
click  here
In 2017 I started building a list of articles about the 45th President of the US and root causes of racism, poverty and inequality. Take a look.

NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE INTERSTATE COMPACT
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/written-explanation
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/national-popular-vote-explained
This agreement among the states (if it is reached) will assure that whichever candidate wins the popular vote in a Presidential election will be the winner.  Open this link and learn more.

NEW AMERICAN ECONOMY - IMMIGRATION REFORM RESOURCE
https://www.newamericaneconomy.org/
From the website: "New American Economy is a bipartisan research and advocacy organization fighting for smart federal, state, and local immigration policies that help grow our economy and create jobs for all Americans."  This is a robust information base; Browse the Map the Impact section to find data for each state and metro area.

NEWS FROM LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT - WHICH ARE YOU READING?
http://zenpundit.com/?p=53983
This article on the Zenpundit web site includes three charts that classify various media outlets as far left/right "garbage" or more to the center, and reliable.  It's an interesting article and may help some decide where they want to go for their news. 

NEXTGEN AMERICA - A BROADER PLAN OF RESISTANCE
https://nextgenamerica.org/
From the web site: "Since 2013, we’ve worked to prevent damage to our climate by transitioning to a clean energy economy based on equality, inclusion, and a shared and sustainable prosperity. Now, the values that drive our work on climate are under increased and unprecedented attack. We’re proud to step up the fight for immigrant rights, affordable health care, and core American values — as NextGen America."

OPEN DEBATE COALITION - ENGAGE MORE PEOPLE
http://opendebatecoalition.com/about/
The Open Debate process is described in this statement: "In the Open Debate format, regular voters across the nation submit and vote on questions on an online platform for several weeks in advance of the televised event. For the live debate, moderators choose from among the questions that received the most votes – asking follow-up questions along the way."  Browse this web site to learn more about this.

OPEN PRIMARIES - GIVE EVERYONE A RIGHT TO VOTE
https://www.openprimaries.org/
From the website: "The mission of Open Primaries is to advocate for open and nonpartisan primary systems, counter efforts to impose closed primaries, educate voters and policymakers, advance litigation, train spokespeople, conduct and support research, and participate in the building of local, state and national open primaries coalitions."

OPEN SECRETS - FOLLOWING THE MONEY IN POLITICS
https://www.opensecrets.org/
From the website: "Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research group tracking money in US politics and its effect on elections and public policy."

OUR COMMON PURPOSE - REINVENTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
https://www.amacad.org/ourcommonpurpose
From the website: "This project of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences was launched in 2018 to explore how best to respond to the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in our political an civic life and to enable more Americans to participate as effective citizens in a diverse 21st-century democracy."

POLICE VIOLENCE VIDEOS ON TWITTER - AGGREGATED ON ONE LIST
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kpbmy/police-violence-at-protests-is-undeniable-all-the-videos-are-right-here
This link points to a blog article describing how two activists are aggregating links to videos showing police violence that have been posted to Twitter. The link to a Google spreadsheet is included in the article. This aggregated information supports the work of protesters and those seeking to create different structures for community well-being. 

POLICY SOLUTIONS TO END POLICE VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
https://nixthe6.org/
From the website: "#NixThe6 is a project of Campaign Zero, a national platform of data-driven policy solutions to end police violence in America. The project focuses on six ways police unions obstruct, delay or defeat local efforts to hold police accountable and reimagine public safety."

POLICYED - SEEKS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY
https://www.policyed.org/
From the web site: This Initiative at the Stanford University Hoover Institute is "Seeking to become the foremost source of policy knowledge, wisdom, and insights educating Americans in Public Policy. The initiative seeks to:
* Equip Americans with accurate facts and information, as well as a discerning analytical perspective, so they can better perform their civic duties, hold their elected leaders accountable, and “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.”
* Provide political leaders with reliable knowledge and analysis—tools with which they might assess alternatives in the shaping and execution of public policy."

POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN
https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/about/our-demands/
From the web site: "The Poor People's Campaign is a national call (started in 2016) for a moral revival to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and the nation's distorted morality."


PROTECT DEMOCRACY: "TOWARDS PROORTIONAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE U.S. HOUSE" - MARCH 2023 ARTICLE
https://protectdemocracy.org/work/proportional-representation-uniform-congressional-district-act/
This article suggest returning to a pre 1967 America where U.S. House members were elected via a "proportional representation system in which multiple winners secure legislative seats in rough proportion to the votes they receive."  


RANKED-CHOICE VOTING - LEARN ABOUT IT
https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)
From the website: "A ranked-choice voting system (RCV) is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.  If a candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, he or she is declared the winner.  If no candidate wins a majority of the first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated." read more

REALIZING A MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY FOR ALL - SSIR SERIES (2024)
https://ssir.org/realizing-a-multiracial-democracy-for-all
This link points to a series of Policy Link essays on the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR).  It starts with "Imagine a nation that values the humanity of everyone living in it. One where all people can participate, thrive, and shape their own futures. This flourishing multiracial democracy in the United States is ours to create."  The five articles in the series outline the challenges we face and propose specific short and long-term solutions.  

RECLAIM THE AMERICAN DREAM: IT'S UP TO US
https://reclaimtheamericandream.org/
This is "an informational gateway aimed at helping people who are upset about America today to get engaged in fixing our democracy and making our economy fairer at the local level, where people power still has clout."

RESOURCES ABOUT NAVIGATING THE MIS- & DISINFORMATION LANDSCAPE
https://airtable.com/shr9qMFI4cOlAmgiN/tbl4gylFjDacSOXL6
This link points to a curated set of vetted resources about navigating the mis- & disinformation landscape in preparation for the November 2020 election and beyond.

RESOURCES REGARDING ONLINE HARRASSMENT, DEFAMATION, LIBEL AND CYBER STALKING
https://www.coyotebroad.com/work/harass.shtml
This page on the Jayne Cravens website is an extensive resource for anyone who may become a target of online harassment, based on what you post on the Internet. 

RESULTS.ORG - MULTIPLY IMPACT THROUGH THE ENORMOUS POWER OF ADVOCACY
https://results.org/who-we-are/
From the web site: "RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty."

RETRO REPORT - INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT NEWS ORGANIZATION
https://retroreport.org/video-library/?type=Video
From the website: "At a time when misinformation is rampant and there's disagreement over objective facts, our team of award-winning journalists and educators is creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources. Our work brings a greater understanding of current events, fights misinformation and encourages inquiry."

SOCIALIST ECONOMIST - ARTICLES
http://www.socialisteconomist.com/2019/01/the-butcher-washes-his-hands-before.html
From the website; "SE's mission: to analyze the economic system (capitalism) and explore fair, egalitarian, democratic and green alternatives (indeed, some kind of socialism).'  Thoughtful articles such as this one stimulate thinking about why and how we try to create a different future than the one we're in (2020). 

SWINGLEFT.ORG HELPS IDENTIFY SWING DISTRICTS FOR 2026 AND FUTURE ELECTIONS
https://swingleft.org/about
From the web site: "Swing Left is building a lasting culture of grassroots participation in winning elections for the Left by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country.”

TALKING ABOUT ECONOMIC JUSTICE - OPPORTUNITY AGENDA
https://www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/talking-about-economic-justice
From the website:  This memo offers communications guidance for talking about anti-poverty initiatives, and economic equality generally, with a range of audiences. It draws on available opinion research, practical experience, and communications principles." 

THE LONGVIEW INSTITUTE - THINK ABOUT OLD PROBLEMS IN NEW WAYS
http://www.longviewinstitute.org/aboutus/
From the web site: "The mission of the Longview Institute is to articulate and promote a vision of our nation based on a moral economy and a just society. Our belief in individual liberty, accompanied by collective responsibility, is deeply rooted in the highest ideals of the American progressive tradition. Working with others, we seek to influence Americans to think about old problems in new ways and to change the terms of debate. Our ultimate goal is to rethink and promote public policy that will lead to an America admired for its moral economy, its personal freedom, and its social and economic justice."

THE MOVEMENT ACTION PLAN: A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK DESCRIBING THE EIGHT STAGES OF SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
https://via.hypothes.is/http://historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/moyermap.html
This article was written by Bill Moyers in 1987 and describes an 8 stage strategy to guide social movement growth and ultimate success. The steps remain as relevant today as they were then, although the tools have dramatically changed. 

THE MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
From the web site: "Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives."

THE OTHER 98 - MOVEMENT BUILDING TO TAKE BACK AMERICA
https://other98.com/mission/
From the web site: "The mission of Other 98% is simple but bold: to be a storytelling force that stirs people to action. We challenge the stranglehold of corporate power by creating our own educational tools and crafting our own narrative, one that sparks the cultural shift we need to build new systems for a healthy and vibrant new world."

THE PROPAGANDIST' PLAYBOOK: HOW CONSERVATIVE ELITES MANIPULATE SEARCH AND THREATEN DEMOCRACY - 2022 BOOK
https://www.amazon.com/Propagandists-Playbook-Conservative-Manipulate-Democracy/dp/0300248946
This book by Francesca Bolla Tripodi "peels back the layers of the right-wing media manipulation machine to reveal why its strategies are so effective and pervasive."  Find it on Amazon.com


THE STATE OF LOCAL NEWS - 2022 REPORT 
https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/research/state-of-local-news/report/
This report by Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communication documents the state of local news in the USA post-COVID-19, focusing on the health of both local newspapers and digital sites.

THE WEEKLY LISTS - DOCUMENTS US MOVEMENT TOWARD AUTHORITARIANISM (ENDED 1/21/2021)
https://theweeklylist.org/weekly-list/
From the web site: "On a weekly basis, the List tracked specific news stories representing eroding norms under the current regime. Taken together, they revealed a nation pushed towards authoritarianism, the wielding of unchecked governmental authority by one person or group at the expense of the freedom of those who oppose them." This project ended with the inauguration of Joe Biden in January 2021. The site is now an archive....and a warning.

VOTING AND ELECTIONS RESOURCE FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
https://www.justice.gov/voting/voting-rights
This site has been updated for 2024 and is a comprehensive resource about voting rights and elections in the U.S.A.

WHAT IS "NEOLIBERALISM" - A DEFINITION
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/15/neoliberalism-ideology-problem-george-monbiot
As the wealthy class grows and the poor grow poorer, America and the world are becoming divided along political, social and economic lines. This link provides a definition, possibly biased, of what 'Neoliberalism' is, and its affect on society.

WHO LEADS? IS WEB SITE FOCUSING ON POLITICAL POWER IN US
https://wholeads.us/
This site has a powerful animation and other information showing how political leadership in the US is dominated by White men.  Useful for understanding challenges.

WHY DEMOCRATS KEEP LOOSING RURAL VOTERS - ARTICLE
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/12/01/democrats-rural-vote-wisconsin-441458
This Opinion article in Political offers a vision for work Democrats need to do in 2021 and beyond to rebuild rural America and recapture the trust of rural voters. 

WHY IS INEQUALITY SO STICKY? THE POLITICAL OBSTACLES TO A FAIRER ECONOMY - 2024 ARTICLE
https://frompoverty.oxfam.org.uk/why-is-inequality-so-sticky-the-political-obstacles-to-a-fairer-economy/
This Poverty to Power article "looks at the politics of inequality and how and why governance systems do - or more often don't - introduce new policies to address income and wealth distribution."  

WORKING FAMILIES PARTY - PUT FAMILIES FIRST IN GOV'T POLICY
https://workingfamilies.org/
From the web site: "Working Families is fighting for a brighter future for America. One where the economy works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. One where politicians are accountable to working people, instead of Wall Street lobbyists and corporate CEOs. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.

YOUNG INVINCIBLES - AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF YOUNG ADULTS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS
https://younginvincibles.org/our-story/
From the web site: "Young Invincibles was founded by a group of students in the summer of 2009, motivated by the recognition that young people’s voices were not being heard in the debate over health care reform. 

In the years since, YI has expanded from a group run out of a school cafeteria to a national organization with offices across the country. We take on issues related to health care, higher education, and economic security. We are committed to expanding economic opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 34 and making sure that our perspective is heard wherever decisions about our collective future are being made. "

While this section of the Tutor/Mentor library focuses specifically on various forms of volunteer-based tutoring and/or mentoring programs the links below focus on the broader topic of afterschool and out-of-school-time youth serving organizations, including tutoring and mentoring.


50 STATE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK - FUNDED BY C.S. MOTT FOUNDATION
http://www.statewideafterschoolnetworks.net/
This site has an interactive map that helps you identify afterschool networks in each state.  It's a great resource to help build collaborations.

A CASE FOR CITY AND STATE LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN ALLIANCES AND BE A FORCE FOR GOOD - BROOKINGS.EDU REPORT
https://www.brookings.edu/essay/why-state-and-local-relationships-matter-to-national-prosperity/#metro-area-data
This 2023 article, titled "The importance of cities and metro areas to state economies",  includes maps for each state showing the share of GDP of metro areas within each state.  The article argues for shared regional interests to move beyond political polarization. 

A COMMUNITY'S GUIDE TO MAKING THE MOST OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME
http://www.niost.org/pdf/MOSTguide.pdf
This PDF guide's full title is "Working Together for Children and Families: A Community's Guide to Making the Most of Out-of-School Time" and is a product of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time.

AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS - CHICAGO
https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/
From the website: "Afterschool Matters is designed to provide after-school activities to Chicago youth, while simultaneously preparing them for the demands of the workplace. By interacting with caring adults and pursuing subjects that interest them, After School Matters students learn skills that are essential to their future success -- like problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. In addition, many have the opportunity to build on their experience by working as summer employees or interns in their communities."

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. PROMISES AND CHALLENGES
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10646261/
This is an article written by Robert Halpern, Ph.D., a professor at the Erikson Institute for Graduate Study in Child Development in Chicago, IL.  From the abstract: " This article provides a profile of after-school programs for low-income children, focusing on supply and demand, program emphases, and program sponsors and support organizations. It also discusses the major challenges facing the field in the areas of facilities, staffing, and financing."

AFTERCHOOL ILLINOIS ACT NOW COALITION
http://www.ianetwork.org/?id=57
ACT Now! (Afterschool for Children and Teens Now) is a campaign to give young people in Illinois access to quality afterschool programs. Visit the web site and learn more.

AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
The Afterschool Alliance was launched publicly in September 1999 as a coalition of public, private, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS -- FROM VISION TO REALITY
https://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/afterschool/index.html
Concept to Classroom is an online series of FREE, award-winning professional development workshops covering important and timely topics in education. Offered since 2006.  The workshops are intended for teachers, administrators, librarians, or anyone interested in education -- and there's no technical expertise required. They are self-paced, so you can explore them on your own time and go back as often as you like; you can take all of the workshops, or just one.  This link points to a workshop on Afterschool Programs, titled "From Vision to Reality". This is a comprehensive resource and one you can use at your own pace and learning schedule. Give it a try!

AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION - RESEARCH PAGE
https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/research/research-reports-summaries-data-maps
Camp and out-of-school time programs offer great opportunities to teach resilience, grit and other habits that help young people become productive adults and effective learners. Research on this web site can be used by any out of school time program leader, board member and/or donor.

BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION
https://bornthisway.foundation/our-mission/
From the web site: "Born This Way Foundation is committed to supporting the wellness of young people and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world. We achieve this by shining a light on real people, quality research, and authentic partnerships."

CAMPAIGN FOR BLACK MALE ACHIEVERS - RESOURCES
click here
Created by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and Candid, this curated collection of more than 250 reports offers data, analysis, and recommendations to strengthen the field of Black male achievement.

CHICAGO AREA PROJECT (CAP)
https://www.chicagoareaproject.org/
The Chicago Area Project has over 40 affiliates and special projects throughout the city. Over the years, the programs and issues have changed, just as the neighborhood change. But the democratic ideals of self-determination and self-improvement remain the same and these key principles of the Chicago Area Project continue to serve its neighborhood.

CHICAGO LEARNING EXCHANGE - COMMUNITY
https://chicagolx.org/community/
From the web site: "CLX networks educators, parents, employers, technologists, and researchers; ignites innovation through grants; champions ways to remake learning; and equips educators, youth, and families with skills demanded in the digital age. Scroll through this section to see members."

CHILDREN NOW
https://www.childrennow.org/
Children Now is a research and action organization dedicated to assuring that children grow up in economically secure families, where parents can go to work confident that their children are supported by quality health coverage, a positive media environment, a good early education, and safe, enriching activities to do after school.

CONNECTICUT AFTER SCHOOL NETWORK
https://ctafterschoolnetwork.org/
From the web site: "We are a partnership of individuals and organizations promoting young people’s safety, healthy development and learning outside the traditional classroom. We do this by providing training and technical assistance to improve program quality; influencing policy on behalf of youth and families; and expanding funding opportunities."

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONALS
https://naaweb.org/resources/core-competencies
From the web site: "All professional societies share common characteristics. Among them are a body of knowledge and skills, culture, a code of ethics, and public recognition. The NAA Core Knowledge and Competencies have been developed to enable afterschool and youth development practitioners to demonstrate expertise and gain a higher level of recognition within their communities–particularly from school officials–that has long been sought after."

CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
https://www.creativeyouthdevelopment.org/
From the web site "The National Guild for Community Arts Education, Massachusetts Cultural Council, The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and Americans for the Arts together have formed the Creative Youth Development National Partnership. This new coalition is collaborating to organize and accelerate the CYD movement through a collective impact strategy with a common agenda, shared systems and activities, cross-sector engagement, and continuous communications." Browse the web site to learn more and get involved.

ENGAGE EVERY STUDENT - NEW CALL TO ACTION (JULY 2022)
https://engageeverystudent.org/
From the website: "Engage Every Student is a bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate."  This is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and many partners.


ENLACE CHICAGO DIRECTORY OF SERVICES/MAPS - PILSEN, LITTLE VILLAGE AND BRIDGEPORT
https://www.enlacechicago.org/education
From the web site: "Enlace partners with public schools to transform them into safe, accessible community centers and to promote successful transition to high school and post-secondary opportunities. Enlace provides wrap-around family programming that promotes academic achievement, skill building, socio-emotional learning and leadership development in eight local public schools." A map showing the area and partner schools in the area is shown on the site.

EXPANDED LEARNING AND AFTERSCHOOL PROJECT
https://www.expandinglearning.org/
From the web site: "Young people need—and deserve—more from their education. High quality afterschool and summer learning programs powered by school-community partnerships offer young people a variety of hands-on, engaging learning activities that build upon the school day.  The Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project connects you with research, resources and best practices for building affordable and sustainable approaches to expanding learning in your community."

EVERY HOUR COUNTS - A NETWORK OF LEADING INTERMEDIARIES BUILDING AFTER SCHOOL SYSTEMS
https://www.everyhourcounts.org/
From the website: "Every Hour Counts is a network of organizations from across the country that is leading a movement to expand learning beyond school so that all young people can thrive."

FANNING INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AT U OF GEORGIA
https://www.fanning.uga.edu/
The Fanning Institute web site is a comprehensive resource for organizations that seek to develop youth and adult leaders. The Institute challenges and supports individuals to become productive members of their communities and organizations by learning to lead collaboratively.

FORUM FOR YOUTH INVESTMENT - KNOWLEDGE CENTER
https://forumfyi.org/knowledge-center/
From the web site: "We connect leaders to ideas, services and networks that can help them make more intentional decisions that are good for young people, even in the face of limited resources." The Knowledge Center is an extensive resource. Take some time to become familiar with it.

GEORGIA STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK 
https://www.afterschoolga.org/ost-interactive-map/
Visit the site and view the interactive map showing afterschool and summer learning programs in Georgia. 

GRANTMAKERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS ON OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME: SURVEY & AND INTERVIEW REPORT
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/Grantmakers-and-Thought-Leaders-on-Out-of-School-Time.pdf
From the web site: "This report takes a look at the priorities of grantmakers that support afterschool or other expanded learning efforts. It also examines the perspectives of key field leaders, including heads of youth-serving nonprofits and researchers. A survey finds that “improved academic achievement” and “increased student engagement” are the most common outcomes funders hope to see from their afterschool/expanded learning giving. For their part, field leaders offer a number of recommendations, including that funders work to move K-12 reform “toward a broader view” of what learning and growth for young people means.”

HARVARD FAMILY RESEARCH PROJECT (1983-2016) ARCHIVE
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news-tags/harvard-family-research-project
This site includes some of the articles produced by Harvard Family Research Project between 1983 and 2016. They are also available in an archive section of our Global Family Research Project site which you can find through a Google search.

HISTORY OF THE AFTERSCHOOL MOVEMENT
click here
The How Kids Learn Foundation created this "1-hour video documentary on the history of afterschool in America. This is broken into 12 chapters suitable for use in staff training. The documentary is accompanied by a brief learning guide. These materials will be distributed to afterschool programs across the country at no charge."

ILLINOIS PARTNERS FOR HUMAN SERVICES
https://illinoispartners.org/about-us/mission/
From the web site: "Illinois Partners hopes to create a stronger and more stable human service sector in Illinois by developing a collaborative and coordinated approach for creating a more rational system for providing human services; Improving the quality of service by developing common agreement around best operating practices, efficiency and effectiveness; and by Improving support for human services generally by highlighting the value of the human services to communities" 

KALAMAZOO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
https://kydnet.org/
KYDN serves as the intermediary organization for Kalamazoo County's Out-of-School-Time (OST) sector.

MY CHI MY FUTURE - CHICAGO MAYOR'S YOUTH SERVICE INITIATIVE
https://partners.mychimyfuture.org/
From the website: "The mission that we collectively developed for My CHI. My Future. - to connect youth to engaging and safe out-of-school experiences that empower them to cultivate identities, build relationships, and explore future opportunities - remains the same. Our strategies to achieve this must now look different. We have decided to launch My CHI. My Future. as an online hub for youth (and you) to get connected to youth-centered experiences and "spaces" during this time of physical disconnection." Launched in 2020.

NATIONAL 4H COUNCIL
https://4-h.org/
National 4–H Council provides grants, establishes programs/initiatives, designs and publishes curriculum and reference materials, and creates linkages fostering innovation and shared learning to advance the 4–H youth development movement, building a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. Council partners with 4–H at all levels—national, state and local.

NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION
https://naaweb.org/
From the web site: "We are the national membership organization for professionals who work with and on behalf of children and youth during out-of-school time. NAA’s mission is to promote development, provide education and encourage advocacy for the out-of-school-time community to further the afterschool profession."

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - NAFSCE
https://nafsce.org/
From the website: "NAFSCE's mission is "advancing high-impact policies and practices for family, school and community engagement to promote child development and improve student achievement."

NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE ON WORKFORCE AND DISABILITY FOR YOUTH (NCWD/YOUTH)
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/about-us/
From the web site: "The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other disconnected youth."

NATIONAL CENTER FOR QUALITY AFTER SCHOOL TRAINING TOOLKIT
https://sedl.org/afterschool/resources/toolkit.html
Make the most of afterschool with fun activities that engage students and extend technology learning! In this web site, you will find what the research says about promising practices that work, ways to implement them in your afterschool program, sample lessons, and illustrative videos.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (NIOST)
https://www.niost.org/
Located at the Center for Research on Women at Wellesley College, NIOST focuses national attention to the importance of children?s out-of-school time. It's goal is to influence policy, increase standards and professional recognition, and spearhead community action aimed at improving the availability, quality and viability of programs serving children and youth. NIOST?s varied initiatives have moved the field forward using three paths: * Research, Evaluation and Consultation * Policy Development and Public Awareness * Training and Curriculum Development. 

NEXT GENERATION AFTERSCHOOL SYSTEM BUILDING - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
https://www.nlc.org/initiative/afterschool-and-summer-learning/
The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families has over a decade of experience and knowledge working with cities and municipal leaders to help strengthen local efforts to create, expand and improve afterschool and summer learning opportunities. Through these efforts, municipal-led, citywide afterschool systems and quality summer learning have developed across the nation. Municipal leaders recognize the importance of this work and the essential role that afterschool and summer learning play to improve academics, develop skills and provide exposure to new, stimulating experiences."

PARTNERSHIP FOR AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION (PASE)
click here https://pasesetter.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vT9hWynue_RvFMzkC9BJWe9Ioc4oIrfWLJnQVpF5at9HajyZb944TtBw
The Partnership for After School Education (PASE) is a child-focused organization that promotes and supports quality afterschool programs, particularly those serving young people from underserved communities.

PROGRAM IN EDUCATION & AFTERSCHOOL RESILIENCY, HARVARD
https://www.pearinc.org/
From the web site: "The PEAR Institute's mission is to create and foster school and afterschool settings in which all young people can be successful. Dedicated to "the whole child–the whole day," PEAR continuously integrates research, theory, and practice for lasting connections between youth development, school reform, and mental health."

PROVIDENCE AFTER SCHOOL ALLIANCE
https://www.mypasa.org/
PASA'S mission is to help close persistent opportunity gaps by expanding and improving quality after school, summer and other out of school time learning opportunities for all the youth of Providence.

SEARCH INSTITUTE
https://searchinstitute.org/
Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders. 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
https://www.socialworkers.org/
This is the National Association of Social Workers web site.

SPARK ACTION! ONLINE JOURNALISM AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH
https://sparkaction.org/impact-toolbox/
SparkAction is managed by the Forum for Youth Investment, a nonprofit "action tank" and the founder of the Ready by 21 initiative. SparkAction is an online journalism and advocacy center by and for the child and youth field.  Browse the site to learn more.

THE AHLQUIST CENTER FOR POLICY, PRACTICE AND INNOVATION AT CHILDREN'S HOME & AID
https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/thecenter/
From the web site: "The Ahlquist Center for Policy, Practice and Innovation aims to:
* Promote effective state and federal public policies and services;
* Improve the quality of services available to vulnerable children and families;
* Incubate innovative practices to improve outcomes and inform public policies."

THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP
https://www.childrenspartnership.org/
From the web site: "The Children’s Partnership (TCP) is a California–based national children’s advocacy organization committed to improving the lives of underserved children where they live,learn, and play with breakthrough solutions at the intersection of research, policy, and community engagement. Since 1993, TCP has been a leading voice for children and a critical resource for communities across California and the nation, working every day to champion policies that provide all children with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive."

THE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL FOR YOUTH
https://allstars.org/our-work/programs/development-school-for-youth/
From the web site: "The Development School for Youth (DSY) is the All Stars Project's innovative outside-of-school leadership and business training program.  In partnership with businesses and caring corporate professionals DSY offers supplemental educational, social and internship experiences in a variety of workplace settings. This training prepares inner-city youth to enter the professional workforce, pursue educational opportunities and face challenges in new ways."

THE AMERICAN CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN'S
https://iamforkids.org/who-we-are/
From the web site: "Since 1992, The American’s Campaign has educated and engaged diverse citizens, stakeholders and experts in a non-partisan way to strategically initiate system change for Florida’s children and families." From the web site: "Since 1992, The Children’s Campaign has educated and engaged diverse citizens, stakeholders and experts in a non-partisan way to strategically initiate system change for Florida’s children and families."

THE FREECHILD PROJECT - COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
https://freechild.org/2016/01/21/community-youth-development/
From the web site: "Community youth development weaves the growth of young people as they naturally desire to create change in their surrounding environments into the development of their communities. Actively partnering youth and adults to create new opportunities, youth serve their communities while developing their own skills, knowledge and abilities." This is just one of many projects. Browse the site to learn more.

THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 
https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/mission-vision/
From the website: "The NPSS helps schools, educators, and communities connect all students with the holistic, people-powered supports they need to learn and achieve their potential."  


THE NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES
https://nrcys.ou.edu/
From the web site: "The National Resource Center for Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education has been resourcing the youth services community for more than twenty-five years, providing training and technical assistance to programs in Oklahoma and nationally.

THE SUPPORT GROUP - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS
https://thesupportgroup.org/
From the web site: "The mission of The Support Group is to execute programs which provide the best opportunities for youth to understand the importance of excelling academically and athletically. Emphasis is placed on academic success, test-taking skills,leadership, and character building.  TSG establishes partnerships with businesses, community and faith-based organizations in an effort to provide ongoing support to youth through empowerment programs." 

THE WALLACE FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE CENTER
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/pages/default.aspx
From the web site: "Wallace identifies important problems, funds real-world tests of possible solutions, and disseminates what’s been learned nationally to inform field leaders, policymakers and others who can effect beneficial change.?  The Knowledge Center is a repository of what the Foundation and its partners are learning about the areas in which they work. Included are formal reports produced by researchers on behalf of the Foundation, as well as stories that illustrate innovative ideas in action. Knowledge about what works."

THRIVE CHICAGO COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE
https://thrivechi.org/
From the website: "Thrive Chicago's Mission is "To prepare Chicago’s youth for a vibrant future by aligning efforts and outcomes from cradle to career."  Thrive believes "Children must be supported at all stages from cradle to career in order to achieve success. Thrive Chicago believes the only way to accomplish this in a systemic way is to align efforts across sectors and among organizations working at various stages of a child’s development toward adulthood."

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE
https://extension.illinois.edu/
From the web site: "University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach arm of the University. Extension’s statewide network of educators and county-based offices provide programming in economic development, health and nutrition, agriculture and natural resources, and youth development. The U of I Extension and Outreach Initiative was aimed at establishing new partnerships with departments and units across campus."

WHAT KIDS CAN DO
http://www.whatkidscando.org/resources/index.html
From the web site: "What Kids Can Do (WKCD) is a national nonprofit organization founded in the winter of 2001 and operating until Feb. 2018. The site is an archive now, but the resources are still valuable. WKCD documented the value of young people working with teachers and other adults on projects that combine powerful learning with public purpose for an audience of educators and policy makers, journalists, community members, and students.

YMCA OF METRO CHICAGO
https://www.ymcachicago.org/
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago prepares Chicago residents for economic independence by providing educational, entrepreneurial, and workforce training and support.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS: A COMMUNITY ACTION FRAMEWORK (2002) PDF
http://ydol.net/ydsi/pdf/publication_02.pdf
This report outlines a comprehensive strategy for creating and sustaining youth development activities.  I found the PDF while searching for any on-line information about the Chicago Youth Agency Partnership, which was launched in 1994-1995 and had many of the same goals.

YOUTH TODAY - OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME RESEARCH & RESOURCES
https://youthtoday.org/
Youth Today is a nationally distributed newspaper that provides in-depth coverage of the issues and programs of most interest to those in the child and youth services field. The web site is an extensive resource.  Browse the section with Out-of-School Time research and resources.

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES TUTORING & MENTORING
https://www.communityservices.org/our-ministry/tutoring-mentoring/
From the web site:  "ACS Tutoring & Mentoring Program is a cooperative effort between Adventist Volunteer Ministries Network, the volunteer clearinghouse in North America,and Adventist Community Services, the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that works within the United States and Bermud.a  ACS Tutoring & Mentoring Program mobilizes voluntary, charitable organizations to meet the learning needs of America's children and youth, particularly those living in low-income households, single-parent families and neighborhoods where violence and other factors not conducive for learning exist."

BE A LIGHT FOR CHICAGO - TELLS STORIES OF CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVING ORGS
https://www.bealightforchicago.org/
This site was launched in 2019 and tells stories of Catholic organizations like Mercy Home, Big Shoulders Fund, Misericordia and Catholic Charities.

BOSTON EDUCATION COLLABORATION ENGAGES CHURCHES
https://www.egc.org/education-collaborative-learn-more
From the web site: "The Boston Education Collaborative (BEC) strategically engages churches,  schools, colleges, and educators to motivate and support underserved  urban youth in gaining the skills they need to become successful,  responsible individuals who have a positive impact on the city and  future generations of students.

BRESEE FOUNDATION (CALIFORNIA)
https://www.bresee.org/
The Bresee Foundation’s mission is to provide comprehensive after-school programs and family services that equip young people to pursue their education, achieve their full potential, and serve others.

BRIGHT STAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH - TURN CENTER
https://www.brightstarcommunityoutreach.com/turnmodel
From the web site: Bright Star "strategy includes developing impactful community development initiatives aimed at facing our largest societal challenges: violence in our communities, poor economic opportunities, inadequate mental health services, homelessness, child safety, and drug abuse. These efforts are designed to strengthen local families and communities, as well as leverage our key partnerships with organizations and businesses that share our passion for seeing renewal in Chicago."   The Turn Center includes a "Counseling component that is dedicated to providing services that minimize negative factors that cause violence and increasing protective influences that yield positive outcomes."

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO - CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
https://www.catholiccharities.net/AboutUs/ServiceAreas/ChildYouthFamilyServices.aspx
From the web site: "Child, Youth and Family Services' mission is to empower children, youth and their families to develop stability and self-reliance by enhancing their education, health, safety and connections to their community.   Our services cover: Child development centers, after school care, services to pregnant and parenting teens, child and family counseling, child welfare programs, case management for maternal & child health. 

CENTER FOR RELIGION AND CIVIC CULTURE, USC
https://crcc.usc.edu/about/
From the web site:  "The Center for Religion and Civic Culture at USC was founded in 1996 to create, translate, and disseminate scholarship on the civic role of religion in a globalizing world. CRCC engages scholars and builds communities in Los Angeles and around the globe. Its innovative partnerships link academics and the faith community to empower emerging leaders through programs like the Passing the Mantle Clergy and Lay Leadership Institute, for African American church leaders, and the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute."

CHALLENGE TO FAITH LEADERS - 2016 BLOG ARTICLE
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Shawn Casselberry wrote this article in response to a Social Justice Conference being held at a church in Cabrini-Green. It's one of several similar themed articles on his blog.


CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH MENTORING
https://www.caym.org/
From the web site: "Empowering Christian mentoring ministries to become more effective in their Kingdom work is the primary objective of CAYM. By serving as a source of professionally created promotional materials,  development programs, recruiting materials, and many other resources; we can eliminate the need to “re-invent the wheel” for you."


CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
https://ccda.org/
From the web site:  "The Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) is a network of Christians committed to seeing people and communities holistically restored. We believe that God wants to restore us not only to right relationship with Himself but also with our own true selves, our families and our communities. Not just spiritually, but emotionally, physically, economically, and socially. Not by offering mercy alone, but by under girding mercy with justice."

COMMUNITY RENEWAL SOCIETY - CHICAGO
https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/
From the web site: "Community Renewal Society (CRS) is a faith-based organization that works with people and communities to address racism and poverty. CRS transforms society towards greater justice and compassion.  In efforts to empower persons of color and low-income individuals to transform their lives, circumstances and the conditions of their communities, CRS's theory of change connects four primary components: public engagement, public will/opinion, civic demand and public policy/practice change.


CRU YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTS CHURCHES WORKING WITH YOUTH
https://www.cru.org/us/en/communities/innercity/discipleship/youth-development.html
From the web site: "Cru Youth Development, formerly known only as S.A.Y. (Save America's Youth) Yes! Centers for Youth Development®,  trains and supports churches to help youth develop a lifelong, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through in-your-life mentoring ministries."


EVALUATION OF A FAITH-BASED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STARTUP - 2004
http://comm-org.wisc.edu/papers2004/wilson.htm
This paper titled, "Chicagoland Youth and Adult Training Center: Building Strong Relationships", is an example of an innovative Chicago partnership between faith-based organizations, business, government and education organizations.


FORUM FOR THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION (FTE)
https://fteleaders.org/?/about
From the web site: "The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) is a leadership incubator that inspires young people to make a difference in the world through Christian communities."  Hosted anti-violence meeting and webinar in Chicago on 4/26/2016.


HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://www.hfm.org/
From the web site: "Holy Family’s Adventures In Learning After School Program (formerly known as Visions ASP) offers constructive learning activities for children from under-resourced communities in Chicago.  The West Side program serves children at the Holy Family Ministries Center in North Lawndale.  Holy Family serves over 105 children ages K-8 in the after-school programs.  Our programs are open to all who enroll, and offered “first-come, first-served,” without regard to religion, race, previous academic achievement, or ethnicity."


INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE – SUPPORTS COLLEGE LEADERS
https://www.ifyc.org/ili
From the web site: "IFYC works in higher education, partnering with U.S. colleges and universities to make interfaith cooperation a vital part of the college experience, and ultimately a positive force in our society.“


LOVE, INC. - CHURCHES WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP THE POOR
https://www.loveinc.org/affiliate-locations/
From the web site:  "Love In the Name of Christ is a proven model that networks local church ministries and church volunteers, across denominations, to help people in need. Through Love INC, churches and individual Christians are mobilized to work together, along with community organizations and government resources, to provide coordinated help to the poor and needy." 


MESSAGE FROM POPE FRANCIS - WHAT'S THE FOLLOW UP?
http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-message-from-vatican-whats-follow-up.html
In November 2013 Pope Francis released his first Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium - “The Joy of the Gospel”.  This blog article points to some of the quotes from the document and asks what people will do to embrace this in their own lives and actions.


ST. SABINA CHURCH OUTREACH PORTAL
https://saintsabinaoutreach.org/
St. Sabina Church, located on the far South Side on 79th Street, just West of the Dan Ryan expressway, has a number of programs intended to reduce violence and help youth and families. Browse the web site.


SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES - CHICAGO'S WOODLAWN AREA
https://www.sunshinegospel.org/
From the web site:  "Sunshine’s Youth Outreach exists to holistically reach out to the families of Woodlawn through Bible studies, tutoring, sports ministry, hip-hop, and camp. Although our methods may vary depending on the age group, each of our programs centers around exemplifying the life of Jesus Christ. We desire to see young people grow spiritually, academically, and socially."


TECH MISSION CONNECTS PEOPLE, TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO HELP POOR
https://impact.cityvision.edu/
From the web site: "TechMission Online is our consulting and incubation arm, which operates several programs that either help build capacity for those serving under-resourced communities or else address needs often faced in these communities." 


THE EXPECTATIONS PROJECT - FOCUS ON STUDENT'S BEST INTERESTS
https://expectations.org/
The vision of this faith-based organization is shown in these statements from their web site: "Imagine what might be possible if just a handful of people in each of these congregations took it on themselves to ensure the students in these schools had faithful advocates looking out for their best interests.  We believe that the academic achievement gap in U.S. public education can be closed in our lifetimes, but only if people of faith open their hearts, roll up their sleeves, and get to work on behalf of students." 


THE JEREMIAH OPTION - KEEPING FAITH WITHIN TROUBLED TIMES
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/what-would-jeremiah-do/
This article offers a historical model of how people from minority cultures or religions might keep their faith and values while contributing to the overall community well-being.  As America becomes a minority-majority country the Christian White majority might consider this strategy, rather than one of resistance and/or withdrawal.


THE MICAH INIATIVE - FAITH BASED PARTNERSHIP IN RICHMOND, VA
https://micahrva.org/
From the web site:  "The Micah Initiative is a partnership program between churches, synagogues, mosques and other communities of faith in metropolitan Richmond and the Richmond Public Schools for the purpose of supporting the education and the nurture of the children of Richmond."  This is a model that could be duplicated in Chicago and other cities.


UNITED VOICES FOR CHILDREN - RESOURCE LINKS
https://unitedvoicesforchildren.org/links/
From the web site: "United Voices for Children is a coalition of groups and individuals within the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church founded in 1979 and dedicated to speak and act on behalf of children, youth and their families who lack the voice of an advocate as well as to nurture and support ministries of the Conference serving these children and youth."


WORLD VISION - GLOBAL FOCUS ON POVERTY AND INJUSTICE
https://www.worldvision.org/our-work
From the web site: "World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.