Check out the latest from our staff in our Forum For Thought
Equitable Pathways to Opportunities for Young People
February 3, 2023AYPF Youth Policy Consultants share insights on creating equitable pathways to opportunities for youth.
Looking Back & Looking Ahead
January 6, 2023AYPF’s Executive Director Stephanie McGencey looks back and looks ahead to the coming months for AYPF.
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- Accountability
- COVID-19 Response
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- English Language Learners
- Assessment
- Research-practice partnerships
- Alternative Education
- College and Career Readiness in OST
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Equity
- Deeper Learning
- First-Generation College Students
- Data Management
- Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Learning
- Intermediaries
- Career Pathways
- Justice-Involved Youth
- Educator Preparation and Professional Development
- OST System Building
- College and Career Readiness and Success
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Reengagement
- Deeper Learning
- Research Evidence in Policymaking
- Opportunity Youth
- Wraparound Supports
- Postsecondary Education
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Personalized Learning
- School and Community Partnerships
- Service Learning
- Skill Development
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Rural Populations
- Skill Development
- Social and Emotional Learning
- State-Level Policies
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- System Strategies and Approaches
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Youth Populations
- Youth in Foster Care
- STEM
- Work-Based Learning
- Policies & Legislation
- Youth with (Dis)abilities
- Youth Leadership and Voice
Equitable Pathways to Opportunities for Young People
February 3, 2023AYPF Youth Policy Consultants share insights on creating equitable pathways to opportunities for youth.
Looking Back & Looking Ahead
January 6, 2023AYPF’s Executive Director Stephanie McGencey looks back and looks ahead to the coming months for AYPF.
Addressing Student Mental Health: Strategies for Teachers
November 9, 2022Rachael describes how teachers and policymakers can address the youth mental health crisis.
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.
Teaching for Change
October 28, 2021Keesha introduces Teaching for Change, with an introduction from Stephanie, AYPF's executive director.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado’s efforts to align education and workforce needs in rural communities
February 4, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin talks about the promising efforts underway in Colorado to align education and workforce opportunities for students.
Equity: The Missing Piece of Most Back-to-School Conversations
September 11, 2019Maria Duarte discusses how back-to-school conversations focus on privileged narratives & dismiss struggles experienced by students from low-income communities.
How Strengthening Professional Networks Helps Scale Deeper Learning
July 9, 2019Drawing from an AYPF webinar, Ben Pults discusses how professionals in the deeper learning space share knowledge to improve the field.
From Policy to Excellence: Fostering Collaboration to Support the Whole Child
March 5, 2019Vi Nguyen outlines importance of SEL and how educators and state leaders can collaborate to bring SEL policies to the classroom.
42 Years of CTE Policy: Progress and Lingering Challenges
February 5, 2019Betsy Brand discusses the important role CTE plays in preparing youth for workforce success.
How States Can Leverage Service to Promote Equity
January 23, 2019Jesse Kannam shares how national service programs can increase access to equitable education and workforce opportunities for traditionally underserved youth.
Setting State Equity Goals takes Planning & Partnerships
October 16, 2018Loretta Goodwin offers insight into how states can set equity goals to ensure students have access to a quality education.
Service as a Strategy to Improve Educational Outcomes
September 25, 2018Betsy Brand examines the role and impact national service programs have on improving student outcomes.