Youth Media International partnered with Context Optional to create a Facebook application that helps young people use their social networks to collect and compare useful economic data in a fun way—and become mature consumers more apt to both save and spend their money wisely. “Stop Me From Spending!” is the latest addition to public media’s EconomyStory, a collaboration of 12 public media organizations creating online tools, resources, and services to help people understand the economy. The CPB-funded collaboration is located at EconomyStory.org.
Our Non-Licensee Partner(s)
EconomyStory.org—Through a grant from CPB, 12 public media organizations are collaborating to produce a wide range of stories and resources on the economy. EconomyStory.org provides a one-stop shop for finding thoughtful editorial coverage of issues facing the American economy and their global implications. Partners in the collaboration include PRX, NPR, PBS, The NewsHour, Public Interactive, Marketplace, Capitol News Connection, Youth Radio, KQED, PRI’s The World, Nightly Business Report, and WNYC. Tools and resources created by the collaboration partners are available for use both by the public and by public broadcasting stations, and many can be added as widgets to a Web site or social networking page.
Youth Media International (formerly Youth Radio), Oakland, California—Started in 1993 by KQED, Youth Radio now distributes more than 200 reports and commentaries annually on National Public Radio programs such as All Things Considered and Morning Edition, on local public radio stations across the country and online outlets such as the Huffington Post, CNN.com, and iTunes. Looking to instill a long-term commitment and engagement on the part of youth as contributors and leaders in the media, arts, journalism, and civic life, it provides media education, broadcast journalism, technical training, and production opportunities for youth aged 14 to 24. More than 85 percent of its participants are low-income and/or youth of color, and all of its programs and services—professional development, media education, technical training, academic support, and health services—are offered for free. Youth Radio has expanded to become Youth Media International, which reaches an estimated 1 million youth through targeted information and educational services, while 27 million adults hear and read the perspectives of young people.