From page to stage to screen and beyond

A group of Chicago youth media organizations have embarked on an evaluationprocess with adult program alumni to assess the degree to which hands-on mediaproduction and dissemination contributes to developing productive, independent, andengaged citizens. This report sets the stage for the evaluation, which began in late 2012and will run through 2013, highlighting the work of youth media organizations in Chicagoand exploring six dimensions, or outcome areas, that youth media organizations workwithin: journalism skills, news/media literacy, civic engagement, career development,youth development, and youth expression.