YOUmedia registration increased steadily across Year 1, reaching 1,593 registered teens by August 2010¶

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q2 i? Registration data reflect a constant increase in participation from the program's opening to the close of its first year, with 1,593 teens registered between October 2009 and August 2010. → Kimberly Austin 2011

Evidence¶

Kimberly Austin 2011¶

Kimberly Austin, Stacy B. Ehrlich, Cassidy Puckett, and Judi Singleton. (2011). Reimagining Learning, Literacies, and Libraries: A Snapshot of Year 1. Consortium on Chicago School Research, University of Chicago Urban Education Institute. https://youmediachicago.org

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Analysis of registration data reported in Figure 3, showing a progressive increase in total registration from December 2009 through August 2010. Of registrants reporting demographics, 47 percent were male, 53 percent female, and 64 percent African American.

"Between October 2009 and August 2010, 1,593 teens registered for YOUmedia. Of those who reported demographic information, 47 percent were male and 53 percent were female."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

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• A majority of YOUmedia participants report improved digital media skills due to the program — related
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