Check out the latest from our staff in our Forum For Thought
Access to Higher Education: Supports for Homeless and Foster Youth
August 10, 2022Rachelle discusses the need for supporting access to higher education for homeless and foster youth, and offers possible solutions.
Make No Choice Without Youth Voice
July 8, 2022Kameryn discusses youth engagement--her experience, research on the topic, and AYPF's strategy.
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- English Language Learners
- Research-practice partnerships
- COVID-19 Response
- College and Career Readiness in OST
- Assessment
- Accountability
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- Alternative Education
- First-Generation College Students
- Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Learning
- Intermediaries
- Equity
- Deeper Learning
- Data Management
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Career Pathways
- Justice-Involved Youth
- OST System Building
- Educator Preparation and Professional Development
- College and Career Readiness and Success
- Reengagement
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Deeper Learning
- Research Evidence in Policymaking
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Opportunity Youth
- School and Community Partnerships
- Personalized Learning
- Wraparound Supports
- Postsecondary Education
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Rural Populations
- Skill Development
- Service Learning
- Skill Development
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- Social and Emotional Learning
- System Strategies and Approaches
- Social and Emotional Learning
- State-Level Policies
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Youth in Foster Care
- Work-Based Learning
- STEM
- Youth Populations
- Youth Leadership and Voice
- Policies & Legislation
- Youth with (Dis)abilities
Access to Higher Education: Supports for Homeless and Foster Youth
August 10, 2022Rachelle discusses the need for supporting access to higher education for homeless and foster youth, and offers possible solutions.
Make No Choice Without Youth Voice
July 8, 2022Kameryn discusses youth engagement--her experience, research on the topic, and AYPF's strategy.
Trauma-responsive Educational Practices: Providing Schools with Tools to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
April 11, 2022To address the crisis, Anusha provides resources to help schools with youth mental health.
For Native Education, Community Is the Answer
January 26, 2022Kameryn discusses challenges for Native youth in education systems and what to do about them.
Preventing Youth Suicide: Another Pandemic Imperative
November 2, 2021Stephanie, AYPF's executive director, examines youth suicide during the pandemic and how to prevent it.
Teaching for Change
October 28, 2021Keesha introduces Teaching for Change, with an introduction from Stephanie, AYPF's executive director.
COVID-19 Learning Gap: Leveraging Federal Funding and the Power of Community Schools
October 8, 2021Kameryn discusses the benefits of community schools, particularly during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Learning Gap: Building Agency and Addressing Social-Emotional Needs
September 30, 2021Kameryn discusses students' social-emotional needs impacted by the pandemic and how educators can help.
COVID-19 Learning Gap: Opportunities for Educational Re-invention
September 15, 2021Kameryn discusses challenges youth face during the pandemic and opportunities for educational reinvention.
How and Why Child Abuse Goes Undetected and What We Can Do About It
July 1, 2021Taylor writes about challenges faced by children, parents, and potential reporters in the United States and how those challenges explain inconsistencies in rep…
Fostering Relationships During COVID-19
January 28, 2021To recognize National Mentoring Month, Maria Duarte calls for committed mentorship that prioritizes the social and emotional needs of youth.
Research-Policymaker COVID-19 Collaboration: Lessons from Boston’s Summer Jobs Program
December 1, 2020Based on a recent webinar, Loretta Goodwin outlines the factors that made the Boston’s summer jobs program partnership a success, and reflects on lessons learn…
Actions to “Gift” Youth Experiencing Homelessness This Holiday Season
November 18, 2020As the holidays approach, Maria Duarte asks us to remember those most in need & to mitigate the COVID-19 impact on young people experiencing homelessness.
The Importance of Healing-Centered Afterschool Programs in the COVID-19 era
November 5, 2020Shawn Knecht writes how out-of-school/afterschool programs help vulnerable students heal from stress & hardships intensified by the pandemic.
Top Ten Ways to Engage Students in Deeper Learning during COVID
October 13, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin considers how educators can help students remain engaged, motivated, & learning during COVID-19.
How COVID-19 Affects Mental Health Disparities for Vulnerable Youth
August 12, 2020Dr. Stephanie McGencey writes how the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BIYOC & other traditionally underserved youth requires a targeted response.
The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth
July 21, 2020After a series of focus groups, Maria Duarte & Nicole Chandonnet share research alongside youth voices relating their COVID-19 experiences.
Coronavirus Puts Children at Risk by Deepening Inequities
April 15, 2020Logan Beyer writes how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color, low-income areas & children from traditionally underserved backgrounds.
Internal Research Capacity Within an SEA
March 24, 2020Rebecca Lavinson writes about a collaborative learning journey to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Where are all the Teachers? Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and the Impact on Equity
March 10, 2020Monica Evans writes about strengthening the education workforce through enhanced preparation to prevent shortages & improve student outcomes.
