Discussion Guide: A Community for All Generations - Teens and Adults Working Together discussion guide
2002
The purpose of this discussion guide is to create an opportunity for teens and adults to talk together, and find ...

Video: New Haven, Conn., residents make progress in creating a "culture of dialogue"
2010
Community Mediation, Inc., took the lead on a city-wide effort aimed to create a “culture of dialogue,” neighborhood by neighborhood ...

Video: Hopkinsville, Ky., residents make strides in improving police-community relations
2010
After receiving an action grant through the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative, participants in the Hop-Town Our Town program decided ...

Video: Addressing the student achievement gap through dialogue and action
2010
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland serve students from more than 164 countries speaking 134 languages. For almost a ...

Video: Engaging young people in dialogue and problem solving
2009
Alex Cartagena, program assistant for the Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles Program (Md.) and junior associate in training for ...

News Article: Local government of the future
Hosting Neighborhood Improvement Circles is one way the city of Manassas, Va., is transforming local government. Their continued success in engaging residents in neighborhood projects has won them the Virginia Municipal League President's Award. "Once you've engaged the community, there's no going back."

News Article: 'Study circles' in Portsmouth, N.H., helps city thrive
Through the Portsmouth Listens program, residents have used 'study circles' to tackle a range of issues from school redistricting to sustainability to the city budget. "No matter how you measure the success of Portsmouth Listens, its positive effects are undeniable."

News Article: Our schools, our community, our future!
There is no time like the present to take a stand for children, and residents of Memphis, Tenn., are taking action by involving the community in 'study circles' and building a coalition of public education ambassadors and child advocates.

Podcast: Bridging youth and early childhood movements in New Mexico
Roberta Rael, project manager for the KUNM Youth Radio Project, discusses the importance of empowering youth through leadership roles and engaging them in early childhood development work.

Success Story: Minnesota towns make community vision a reality
After taking part in the Horizons anti-poverty program, residents of 34 Minnesota towns worked together to develop a vision for their community. Outcomes include implementing a community garden, installing a bus shelter, and developing a plan to tackle homelessness.

Success Story: New Haven, Conn., residents take action to address youth issues
Guided by a diverse group of community leaders, New Haven 2020: It Starts Now brought neighbors together to address issues affecting the well-being of youth. As part of the Communities Creating Racial Equity initiative, New Haven 2020 has worked on actions to improve literacy and build better relations between teens and police.