Account of a 4-H photography project among Mexican American youth in the inner city of St. Paul, Minnesota, directed to dropouts and other problem youth. (Authors/JB)

Describes the variety of Japanese youth programs which provide the opportunity for activities outside the realm of academic affairs for urban youth. (AN)

Operating under Federal, state, and local funds, this Cooperative Extension Project serves urban and suburban youth in Flint, Michigan, and elsewhere in Genesee County. Two photos. (LY)

The Malawi Young Pioneers are a cadre of dedicated young people who will act as a spearhead of rural development throughout the country. (MF)

Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

Notes that community youth development is a challenging approach to youth work that focuses on the incorporation of new values at the practice, management, and community levels. Explores the implementation of a community youth development approach within the context of learning organization theory, and describes experiences of three youth-focused…

Data on youth apprenticeship from 23 Georgia school districts identified progress to date in enrollment and school- and work-based components. More career guidance and exploration, integrated and occupationally valid curricula, and employer involvement were recommended. (SK)

Delphi panels completing questionnaires included 32 parents of 4-H students, 16 extension beef specialists, 21 4-H field specialists, and 21 industry representatives. They identified 31 subject-matter and 30 life-skill topics useful for 4-H manuals. Emerging topics included consumer and environmental concerns. (SK)

Describes the evaluation training method developed by the San Francisco, California Youth in Focus program and presents three case studies illustrating this organization's approach to bringing youth and community development together. (SLD)

Describes the Youth Development Learning Network's extended evaluation, a collaboration of funders, program administrators, youth workers, and evaluators, that illustrates the process of building capacity for youth and youth workers. (SLD)

A program offered by the National Hot Rod Association's Youth and Educational Services in conjunction with the U.S. Army enables students to learn how the Army can offer a pathway into auto mechanics and related careers. (JOW)

Describes how the Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Very Special Arts Hawaii developed the annual THEATREFEST, a successful program celebrating the work of young playwrights and performers. Discusses how the project came about and how it is yearly put together. (SR)

Describes the work of Edith de Nancrede in developing theater programs for youth at Chicago's Hull-House during the early part of the twentieth century. Describes how her intense dedication to theater and education contributed to the success of Hull-House and to the achievements of its leader, Jane Addams. (PRA)

Describes ASSITEJ (Association Internationale de Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) which has provided influential stimuli for changes in children's theater since 1965. Provides additional support for the establishment of ASSITEJ as a significant force behind changes in children's theater, focusing on the International Congress of ASSITEJ held…

Offers impressions and reflections engendered by a trip to Reykjavic on similarities and differences in youth drama and theater in Iceland and the United States. Describes classes in creative drama, plays for young audiences, teachers, actors, directors, and the ASSITEJ/Iceland. (PRA)