American Youth Policy Forum has publications for educators interested in youth development and school-to-work issues. 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 719, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 775-9731 (202) 775-9731 .
Changing the Subject: The New Urban High School is a demonstration project of the Big Picture company and the U.S. Department of Education. 118 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA 02139; (617) 492-3133 (617) 492-3133 ; www.bpic.org.
Jobs for the Future works nationally with schools, districts, and communities to design, create, and assess school-to-career learning. 1 Bowdoin Sq., Boston, MA 02114; ( 617-742-5995 617-742-5995 ).
Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation designs and tests education- and employment-related programs for disadvantaged youth. 3 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016; (212) 532-3200 (212) 532-3200 .
National Academy Foundation in New York networks over 170 career academy programs nationwide. 235 Park Avenue S., 7th floor, New York, NY 10003; (212) 420-8400 (212) 420-8400 .
National Center for Research in Vocational Education, 2030 Addison St., Suite 500, Berkeley, CA 94720; (800) 762-4093 (800) 762-4093 .
New Ways Workers acts as a national broker for school districts, community organizations, businesses, and other groups to provide work-based educational experiences for students. 785 Market St., #950, San Francisco, CA 94103; (415) 995-9860 (415) 995-9860 .
Project-Based Learning Network connects educators interested in project-based learning, school-to-career initiatives, and education reform. Autodesk Foundation, 111 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903; (415) 507-5664 (415) 507-5664 . Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory has fine materials from its Education and Work program, Integrated Workplace Learning Project, and more. 101 S.W. Main, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon 97204; (503) 275-9500 (503) 275-9500 or (800) 547-6339 (800) 547-6339 ; e-mail: info@ nwrel.org; Web: www.nwrel.org/
Wise Individualized Senior Experience (WISE) Services helps schools organize project-based learning as transition to life beyond high school. Contact Vic Leviatin, 29 Old Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10603; (914) 428-1968 (914) 428-1968 .
Working to Learn, a project of Terc Communications, develops curriculum materials and runs workshops to strengthen the quality of work-based learning. 2067 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; (617) 547-0430 (617) 547-0430 .