This report is authored by Dr. Lauren M. Stevenson of Junction Box Consulting based on research she conducted to gather insights from
arts, humanities, and science based youth development programs on the keys to their practice, impact, and future. The report serves as
briefing materials for the National Summit on Creative Youth Development: Unite. Celebrate. Activate. The Summit is presented by
the Massachusetts Cultural Council in partnership with the National Guild for Community Arts Education and the President’s Committee on
the Arts and the Humanities.  — There are five strategic priorities worth checking out.