[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Resources
2024 Kids Count Data Book
The 35th edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT(r) Data Book <https://www.aecf.org/resources/2024-kids-count-data-book> examines the unprecedented declines in student math and reading proficiency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on education<https://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-and-absence-threaten-economy-and-young-peoples-futures>. The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that between 2019 and 2022, fourth-grade reading and eighth-grade math scores plummeted, representing decades of lost progress. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for action to address the growing academic disparities among U.S. students.

BUILDING A HOME LIBRARY
An up-to-date list of recommended new and classic books for every home by age group, as compiled by the Ingram Content Group and the Children's Book Council. A brand-new 2024 Building a Home Library book list -organized by age groups from 0 to 14- is now available<https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reader-resources/building-a-home-library/>.

Resources that Address Childhood Trauma
According to the National Institute for Children's Health Quality<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU3MTYzMCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTEwOTY4Mjg1Mg/index.html>, in the US, 34.8 million children -- nearly half of American children -- are exposed to adverse childhood experiences that can severely harm their future health and well-being. That's a sobering statistic and a reminder that negative threats to our youth can touch every community.
ALSC's Early Childhood Programs & Services committee created the Tool Kit on Trauma<https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/Early%20Childhood%20Trauma%20Toolkit_rev020624.pdf?_zs=Fu5vg1&_zl=fr8g9> to help inform librarians and library workers serving youth about various traumas experienced by young children to identify their impact on communities and to support families, caregivers, and educators working with young children who may have experienced trauma.
The tool kit, which provides resources that address trauma and youth, such as booklists, podcasts, websites, and more, can help equip library staff in helping children and families in need.

NNLM MI Mental Health Training Kit
The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 6 Advisory Board has just finished The Michigan Mental Health Training Kit<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/michigan-mental-health-training-kit>! It is a professional development resource for library workers covering video training, case studies, and a list of Michigan mental health organizations.

Grants
STEM Education Initiatives Funded
Global Talent Network: NATIONS Program<https://www.globtalent.org/grants>
Application deadline: August 30, 2024
Geographic scope: Global, except Europe (Applications for Europe are accepted through the STEM Talent Fund<https://stemtalentfund.org/>.)
Grant amount: Grants range up to $20,000 for small projects or up to $50,000 for larger projects.
Description: The Global Talent Network seeks to discover, nurture, and empower talented youth worldwide. The NATIONS Program provides grants to organizations that identify and nurture school students with the potential to excel in mathematics and STEM. The Program provides support across the globe, except in Europe (where applications are accepted through the Network's partner, the STEM Talent Fund). Examples of supported activities include, but are not limited to, training camps and courses, national and regional Olympiads, new Olympiads and competitions, and teacher training for Olympiads. Funding is provided for initiatives that have the potential to make a clear difference in identifying and nurturing talent. Priority is given to proposals that enable the Network to learn about the effectiveness of different interventions to identify and nurture talent. Registered nonprofit organizations and organizations with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.

Challenge Supports Youth Tackling Social and Environmental Issues
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge<https://www.socialshifters.co/global-innovation-challenge/>
Application deadline: July 31, 2024
Grant amount: Grants range up to $10,000.
Description: The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge supports young people from anywhere in the world who want to take action on the social and environmental issues that impact them and their community. The Challenge is open to ideas, projects, and business solutions of all kinds, but ideas must address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<https://sdgs.un.org/>. Applications are accepted from young people with an idea or project at a very early stage in its development as well as social entrepreneurs and businesses at a more advanced stage of their start up journey, such as those already delivering services, products, or activities with social or environmental impact. Individuals and teams are eligible to participate.

Stay cool this weekend & all the best with summer library program kick-offs!
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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