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    • CYFAR 2008: May 6-9, San Antonio, Texas


    CYFAR 2008 is on! We hope to meet you in San Antonio. For details on what we are doing, visit our conference Web site. An archive of the proceedings will be available online within a few weeks.

     


    State CYFAR Program Spotlight:
    Seeds to Success at     Rutgers

    Learning about fruit and vegetables is only the beginning in this program, which foster workforce readiness in youth with special needs. Read more.

    Technology Trend: e-Newsletters

    Have you been thinking about starting an e-newsletter to better reach your members, potential members or supporters? Or are you thinking about revamping your existing newsletter? Read Tech Trend for a few tips.

    May Hot Topic: Youth Engagement and Activism

    There are myriad resources to get youth inspired. See our Hot Topic list for some ideas. Hot topic.

    Mission of the Month: Invasive Species, the Aliens Around Us

    Did you know that carp were brought to America on purpose to provide good fishing? Now they are considered a pest in many waters. Why have they done so well that they crowd out the native fish? Like all invasive species, it's a question of balance. Try May's Mission of the Month activities and learn all about invasive species. Go to Missions.

    Local CYFAR Program Spotlight:
    Technology Mentoring Reaches Latino Youth
    in Washington County, Oregon

    The activities are centered around the latest gadgets, but the learning is all about skills and staying in school. Read more.

    Research Spotlight: Make Time For Free Play

    Unstructured play doesn't always look productve, but researchers say child-led play is necessary for normal development. Without it, children may have less creativity and less self control in adulthood. Read more.
     

     

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