• New Initiative Invites Teens to Create Education-Related Art & Media Advocacy Tools!

    RAP and the Center for Urban Pedagogy have launched an initiative through which youth explore the city's education system, and create art and media tools for teens and activists throughout the City!

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  • And the winner is... Check out youthvoicenyc.tumblr.com for the announcement!Thanks for all who entered the "Be The Change!" Youth Video Contest.

    We asked teens: What is your New Years Resolution for the City? If you could change one thing in the City, what would it be? Then we invited them to Be That Change! Check out youthvoicenyc.tumblr.com to see the amazing entires!

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  • RAP's policy report with the Community Service Society examines educational opportunities in the City's welfare system.

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  • Check Out RAP's Legal Tools & Resources

    Our free reference guides, fact sheets and manuals provide concrete information about youth law and policy in New York

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April 3, 2012 |
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February 22, 2012 |
New Ed Equity Program Launched with CUP

January 8, 2012 |
Announcing the Winner of the “Be The Change!” Video Contest

October 5, 2011 |
RAP has moved to a new office!

September 13, 2011 |
RAP in Newsweek Magazine! Profile of Executive Director Brooke Richie-Babbage

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