Youth INC, News Corp and Algorhythm Partner to Release a Groundbreaking Youth Impact Study


NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHAT:Youth INC, a venture philanthropy nonprofit that transforms the lives of NYC kids by empowering the
 nonprofits that serve them, will release the findings of a new study on what "best practices" can benefit
 young people at its 3rd Annual Partner Network Convening. This evening’s discussion will feature:
  
 Keisha Smith-Jeremie, Chief Human Resources Officer, News Corp
Dr. David Kirkland, Professor of Urban Education, New York University
 
  
 The discussion will include firsthand insights from the "The Art and Science of Creating Effective Youth 
 Programs" study created in collaboration with News Corp, Youth INC, and Algorhythm. The convening 
 will also feature a guest panel of NYC youth, leaders from the Office of the Mayor, the Nonprofit 
 Coordinating Committee of New York, and the CUNY School of Professional Studies.
  
WHY:Through surveying 27 organizations, 80 programs and more than 3,000 youth nationwide, we have 
 identified the programmatic practices that lead to SEL outcome gains for youth, at more than twice the 
 rate of other organizations and programs within the system.  
  
WHEN:Thursday, January 12th 2017
 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  
WHERE:601 Lexington Avenue (at 53rd St.)
 New York, NY 10022
  
 Light refreshments will be served
  
CONTACT:   To register to attend this event or learn more about the "The Art and Science of Creating Effective Youth 
 Programs" study, please contact Joel Moore at joel.moore@hkstrategies.com or (212) 885-0468.