The issue features an article providing a theoretical framework to bridge racial and gender disparities in computer science education by integrating ethnic-racial identity with computational thinking, promising to empower underrepresented youth in navigating the predominantly White and Asian male culture of the field. It also provides insights into the enduring impact of sport-based positive youth development programs, based on interviews with young Black/African American adults, revealing how skills learned in these programs benefit individuals in personal, social, and civic contexts long after their participation. The issue further evaluates the effectiveness of 21st Century Community Learning Centers through the CLASS observation system, highlighting strengths in emotional support and classroom organization while identifying areas for improvement in instructional support. Additionally, the issue explores a case study of a youth physical activity program that successfully combines Culturally Relevant Pedagogy with the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility model, promoting multifaceted engagement across various literacies. Lastly, the issue investigates why youth from low-income backgrounds may leave summer camps early, revealing critical factors such as mental health concerns and staffing ratios, and examines how parental control can enhance positive youth development and buffer against social and emotional difficulties. This issue provides essential insights and practical recommendations for educators, practitioners, and researchers committed to advancing youth development.
We thank the authors who have chosen JYD as the platform for their scholarly work, as well as to the reviewers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to JYD through their service. We would also like to acknowledge and thank the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for sponsoring and guiding the journal.
We also extend appreciation to the JYD community, as well as to our readers and visitors, for actively engaging with the journal as a valuable resource for exploring the study and practice of youth development.
Please visit our website to access articles and follow JYD on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter (@JournalYouthDev) to stay updated on the latest news and developments.
Announcement Text
Good day JYD Readers,
The Journal of Youth Development (JYD) has published its latest issue at https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/jyd.
The issue features an article providing a theoretical framework to bridge racial and gender disparities in computer science education by integrating ethnic-racial identity with computational thinking, promising to empower underrepresented youth in navigating the predominantly White and Asian male culture of the field. It also provides insights into the enduring impact of sport-based positive youth development programs, based on interviews with young Black/African American adults, revealing how skills learned in these programs benefit individuals in personal, social, and civic contexts long after their participation. The issue further evaluates the effectiveness of 21st Century Community Learning Centers through the CLASS observation system, highlighting strengths in emotional support and classroom organization while identifying areas for improvement in instructional support. Additionally, the issue explores a case study of a youth physical activity program that successfully combines Culturally Relevant Pedagogy with the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility model, promoting multifaceted engagement across various literacies. Lastly, the issue investigates why youth from low-income backgrounds may leave summer camps early, revealing critical factors such as mental health concerns and staffing ratios, and examines how parental control can enhance positive youth development and buffer against social and emotional difficulties. This issue provides essential insights and practical recommendations for educators, practitioners, and researchers committed to advancing youth development.
We thank the authors who have chosen JYD as the platform for their scholarly work, as well as to the reviewers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to JYD through their service. We would also like to acknowledge and thank the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and the National Afterschool Association (NAA) for sponsoring and guiding the journal.
We also extend appreciation to the JYD community, as well as to our readers and visitors, for actively engaging with the journal as a valuable resource for exploring the study and practice of youth development.
Please visit our website to access articles and follow JYD on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter (@JournalYouthDev) to stay updated on the latest news and developments.
Best,
Barry A. Garst
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Youth Development