Articles about the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program

Below is a list of articles and media coverage about the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program. Many others are not available online and thus are not listed here.

An “Until Next Time” from San Antonio – On the Occasion of Celebrating 13 Years of the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program in Brazil
By María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D.

13 Years of the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program in Brazil   – What Have We learned?
By Felix Montes, Ph.D. 

Six Teens Win National Essay Contest Award
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 2012)

Palmview High School Leadership Day
IDRA Newsletter (April 2012)

“How the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Has Helped Me,” Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Middle School Winning Essay
By Isaac Mata, 7th grade, Ann W. Richards Middle School, La Joya, Texas
IDRA Newsletter (February 2012)

Young Tutors Win National Essay Contest
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 2011)

Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Alumni Share their Stories
IDRA Newsletter (May 2011)

News from IDRA’s Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program
- Tutor Receives Wingate Presidential Scholarship
- Tutor Goes on YouTube to Share His Experience as a Tutor
- More Stories Being Added to the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Fellows
  Networking Website
IDRA Newsletter (March 2011)

School Principal Discusses the Dramatic Transformation of His School – An Interview with Dr. Lucious Brown
IDRA Newsletter (January 2011)

Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program National Institute Held in Atlanta
IDRA Newsletter (January 2011)

“Students Write about Staying in School”
IDRA Newsletter (October 2010)

Live Radio Show: Lessons from the IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program
The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Radio Webcast will feature IDRA’s Dr. Linda Cantu live on Tuesday, May 11 (3:30-4:30 p.m. EST). Tune in and learn about this assets-based approach to dropout prevention and discover key lessons learned in this award-winning cross-age tutoring program. Free.

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Winning Essay – Middle School First Place”
By Wendy Ramirez, Eighth grade, Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School, La Joya ISD
IDRA Newsletter (San Antonio, Texas: Intercultural Development Research Association, May 2010)

“Six Students Win Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program National Essay Contest”
IDRA Newsletter (March 2010)

“25 Years of Effective Dropout Prevention – Five Primary Reasons for the Success of the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program,” by Felix Montes, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (October 2009)

“Student Voices – What Tutoring Means to Me,” by Mary A. Vidaurri, seventh grade, Memorial Middle School, La Joya
IDRA Newsletter (October 2009)

Student Voices – “The Change of a Lifetime,” by Jamilleth Hernandez,
IDRA Newsletter (August 2009)

Student Voices – “Since I became a tutor…” by Gabriella Marie Guajardo
IDRA Newsletter (May 2009)

“Mentoring children, changing one's life,” by Michelle De La Rosa
San Antonio Express-News, Web Posted: 04/08/2009 12:00 CDT

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program 25th Anniversary – Texas Students Win National Essay Contest Award”
IDRA Newsletter (March 2009)

“Valuing Brazilian Youth: IDRA's Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program in Latin America,” by Dr. María Robledo Montecel
International Journal on School Disaffection, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2008) pp. 13-17

“Seeking Opportunities to Build Student Leadership – Students Considered At-Risk of Dropping Out Demonstrate their Leadership Skills,” by Linda Cantú Ph.D., and Juanita C. García, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (April 2008)

“Mesa education chief is Ariz. Superintendent of the Year,” by Ray Parker
The Arizona Republic, Dec. 17, 2007 12:00 AM

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Tutors – Their Stories,” by Roy L. Johnson, M.S., and Linda Cantú, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (October 2007)

“Youth, adults all ranked as ‘stars' by CTC,” by Sharon Zwierzyna
Lebanon Express (May 23, 2007)

“Valuing Youth – Reflections from a Professional Learning Community,” by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (March 2007)

“Texas School Holding Power (Past, Present and Future),” by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (October 2006)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program – Strengthening Student Connections with School,” by Linda Cantú, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (October 2006)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Thrives in Brazil”
IDRA Newsletter (October 2006)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth College Tours – On the Road to College Success,” by Laurie Posner, MPA
IDRA Newsletter (September 2006)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Launches in Detroit – Community Leaders Breakfast and Tutoring Demonstration Held”
IDRA Newsletter (March 2006)

“JAMS students jam out at Grammy Awards”
Santa Monica Daily Press (November 14, 2005) pg. 6

“’It Made Me Want to Do Better in School’ – Former Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Tutor Shares His Experience,” by Pablo López
IDRA Newsletter (October 2005)

“Early Interventions Yield Long-Term Results,” by Thomas Dolan
Hispanic Outlook (November 29, 2004)  

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Celebrates 20 Years of Keeping Students in School”
IDRA Newsletter (October 2004)

“Tutoring Reading - Valued Youth as Reading Helpers,” by Juanita C. García, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (April 2004)

“From Dropping Out to Holding On – Seven Lessons from Texas,” by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (April 2004)

“Dropout-Prevention Programs: Right Intent, Wrong Focus, and Some Suggestions on Where to Go from Here,” by María Robledo Montecel, Josie D. Cortez, and Albert Cortez
Education and Urban Society (2004 36: 169-188.)

“Tutors help pupils, themselves – At-risk teens teach, learn responsibility,” Mel Meléndez
The Arizona Republic(Dec. 13, 2003)

“IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program – Model Dropout Prevention Program,” by María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (October 2003)

“IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Tutor’s Success is Praised”
IDRA Newsletter (October 2001)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Addressing the Digital Divide,” by Linda Cantu, MA
IDRA Newsletter (May 2001)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program in Brazil: Valuing Youth Across Different Cultures,” by Felix Montes, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (January 2001)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program – Another Success Story,” by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (August 2000)

“Musical Chairs and Unkept Promises,” by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D.
IDRA Newsletter (January 2000)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Still Getting Great Results,” by Josie Danini Supik, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (October 1999)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Participants Testify before Congressional Committee”
IDRA Newsletter (September 1999)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Preparing Leaders for the New Millennium,” by Oanh H. Maroney, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 1999)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: The Value of Video Conferencing,” by Rogelio López del Bosque, Ed.D.
IDRA Newsletter (April 1999)

“IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Tutors Travel from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.”
IDRA Newsletter (January 1999)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Students Meet Peers Via Video Conference,” by Linda Cantu, M.A., and Leticia Lopez-De La Garza, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (August 1998)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Gifted Role Models,” by Josie Danini Supik, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 1998)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Looking for Gifts in All the Right Places,” by Josie Danini Supik, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 1998)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: ‘Because All Children Are Valuable,’" by Linda Cantu, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (October 1997)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Expands”
IDRA Newsletter (October 1996)

“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Tutors Carry Olympic Flame”
IDRA Newsletter (August 1996)

“Youth Leadership: Great Works in Progress,” by Aurelio M. Montemayor and Josie Danini Supik
IDRA Newsletter (October 1995)
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“Valued Youths: Six Years Later,” by Conchi Salas
IDRA Newsletter (October 1995)
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“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Assessing Progress,” by Josie Danini Supik
IDRA Newsletter (October 1995)
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“Valued Tutors Write,” by Aurelio M. Montemayor
IDRA Newsletter (August 1995)
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“Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Brings Together Tutors, Parents and Teachers,” by Linda Cantú
IDRA Newsletter (June-July 1995)
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“The Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: An Idea That Works,” by Josie Danini Supik, M.A.
IDRA Newsletter (October 1994)