EMPOWERING YOUTH. ELEVATING VOICES.
The Youth Communication Readiness Index(YCRI) is a developing research framework designed to evaluate how communication-centered learning experiences influence student growth, confidence, leadership, and civic engagement.
WHAT IS YCRI?
A Research Framework for the Next Generation
The Youth Communication Readiness Index(YCRI) is a developing research framework designed to evaluate how communication-centered learning experiences influence student growth, confidence, leadership, and civic engagement.
WHY YCRI EXISTS
The Defining Challenge of the AI Era
The defining challenge of the AI era is no longer access to information.
It is the confidence to contribute.
Young people today have more information than ever before-yet many hesitate to share their ideas, lead conversations, or take action in their communities.
YCRI was created to better understand this gap-and help close it.
Our Goal
To identify the experiences, mindsets, and skills that build confident, ethical, and effective communicators and leaders.
THE YCRI FRAMEWORK
HOW YCRI WORKS
From ideas to impact.
YCRI explores how young people move through the journey of communication and leadership-building the confidence and skills they need to contribute meaningfully in their schools, communities, and an AI-driven world.
