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A Journey with CAUSE: Putting Positive Youth Development into Museum Youth Programs

April 9, 2010 | Public Programs
This article describes the mission, approach and success of the New Jersey Academy of Aquatic Sciences' Community and Urban Science Enrichment Program (CAUSE). Through the CAUSE program, local high school students receive training in marine science and biology, and work as mentors for younger students and as educators. This article also points out that an enrichment program to increase visitorship from underrepresented youth is not enough; science centers must utilize Positive Youth Development (PYD) strategies to "lay the foundation" toward individual learning. Key findings from project evaluation are cited.

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    New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences
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    ISSN : 1528-820X
    Publication Name: ASTC Dimensions
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Laboratory Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs
    Access and Inclusion: English Language Learners | Low Socioeconomic Status | Urban

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