First real report

So far I've mainly been meeting with everyone who runs the various programs at the Hyde Square Task Force and assessing their technology/software needs. I've already starting researching stuff we can get to improve the programs (such as educational software for the after school programs). I'm also attempting to create a list of recording studios we can get in touch with to see if they'll point us towards resources to build our own music clubhouse (or practice/jam/recording space). Fun fact: the bassist of Aerosmith is one of the board members for the Music and Youth Initiative, who are providing the basic template for our clubhouse.

That's really all for now... I'm sure things will be getting much busier soon.

Comment from Kevin Palmer on August 28, 2007 - 11:05am

Wes you should get in contact with several VISTAs within Boston who have worked/are working on similar projects and programs. They have a lot of knowledge and experience with educational software/youth programming.

Quick list:
- AJ McGuire (did a lot of work developing after school programs with Boston Public)
- Diana Boro (currently in East Boston working with youth radio at Zumix)
- Julie Adler (working on citizen journalism/community media at Cambridge Community Television)
- Julie Bohnlein (who just finished working on a youth media program).

Comment from Wesley Kaplan on August 28, 2007 - 11:15am

Thanks so much, this is really helpful!

Comment from Morgan Sully on August 28, 2007 - 5:04pm

Hey Wesley,
I'm just reading through the VISTA Field Reports myself and wanted to just say welcome aboard!