Parents need to know that this site encourages and supports teens and college kids getting involved in their own education and communities. There's so much exciting information, links, and stories about youth doing good, as well as the organizations that help them and how you can get involved
Educational value:The extensive resource lists about youth organizations and education can help everyone from teens to teachers and policy makers to learn more and make connections with other youth advocates. Also, there's an entire free section of pdf "how to" files about youth involvement. Currently, you can sign a "Help Us Go" petition posted on the site to encourage the Obama Administration to pass legislation to increase financial aid for students from lower socioeconomic classes.
Positive messages:This site uses media reports and youth-reported stories to get the word out about the good things kids are doing. It provides free resources and sells books about how to get youth more involved in their communities and their own education.