Finding Youth Voice in Print Media: The power of zines in a digital age
March 14, 2007
A very accessible medium, zines provide an alternative space from blogs and websites for youth to document their thoughts, feelings, and creativity in empowering, media driven ways.

Being a Media Mediator: Preliminary notes on practice
March 14, 2007
An atypical youth media position that is creative, open to possibilities, and links partners and media programs directly with youth in school.

Eradicating Stereotypes: Initiatives for Culturally Aware Leaders
March 14, 2007
An academic example of anti-racist approaches for inner-city teen empowerment that youth media professionals can learn from.

Girls Write Now: A Showcase of Intergenerational Learning
March 14, 2007
Through one-on-one mentoring, workshops, readings, and events, Girls Write Now provides a safe and supportive environment where girls can expand their natural talents, develop voice, and build confidence.

Forget Hip-Hop—Get YCC
April 20, 2006
Young people connect to adults who respect youth culture. Just make sure to take out the commercial.

Breaking the Social Documentary Mold
March 24, 2006
Dave Yanofsky of Uth TV explores how to build a culture of expectations that brings out the best in youth creativity.

On the Couch
January 11, 2006
A growing number of youth media and arts groups consult regularly with mental health professionals. A youth publication's shrink-on-call explains how he has helped the editors trust their instincts.

Psychologists, Mental Health, and Youth Development
December 7, 2005
Some of the most noteworthy recent contributions to youth work have come from the fields of psychology.

Social Work 101
September 6, 2005
Guiding young people through painful, personal narratives.

The Slightly Sentimental Diary of a Rookie Media Teacher and His Trial-by-Fire Training
July 29, 2005
Cameras with teens behind them are dangerous weapons.

When a Reporter Calls
June 22, 2005
Determining when (and when not) to grant interviews with young people isn't always clear. Here's how some youth media groups make the call.

Flipping the Script
May 18, 2005
Should youth-made media involve adult meddling? An editor considers challenging young people’s stories integral to her job.

The "Rescue" Dilemma
April 11, 2005
The winner of this year's Best Documentary Oscar raises ethical questions for those in the youth media field.