- January 30, 2018
New Year, New Resources: Introducing the Alternative Education Hub
Jessica Kannam unveils AYPF’s new alternative education resource hub.
- January 23, 2018
“Nothing About Us, Without Us:” Leveraging Youth Voice for Change-making
Jenna Tomasello highlights how voices of foster care youth can play an integral role in both policy and practice change.
- January 16, 2018
“Do You See Me?”: Youth Voice to Address Barriers
Jesse Kannam spotlights three programs that are using youth voice to shape their programming and advocacy.
- January 9, 2018
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 1: Pathways to College and Career Readiness and Success
Betsy Brand highlights the first of four AYPF policy goals---career pathways.
- January 2, 2018
Informing Youth Policy, Improving Youth Outcomes In a Changing World
Betsy Brand, provides the context for AYPF’s work and new strategic plan in 2018.
- December 12, 2017
So Done with 2017? Take heart: positive policies, practices, and programs persist!
Betsy Brand looks back on 2017 and offers this message of optimism as the New Year approaches.
- December 5, 2017
ESSA and the Dirty A-Word
Jenna Tomasello discusses the challenges juvenile justice facilities face when it comes to education, ESSA and accountability.
- November 28, 2017
Questions We’re Still Asking About Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Carinne Deeds discusses five key questions about social and emotional learning that are worth continued exploration.
- November 21, 2017
A Seat at the Table: Questioning the Position of Special Education within Social-Emotional Learning
Logan Beyer explores the current and potential intersections between SEL and special education.
- November 14, 2017
Messages from Educators on Social and Emotional Learning
Carinne Deeds gets the 411 from educators about what they want policymakers to know about social and emotional learning.
- November 8, 2017
The New CTE: Let’s Talk About Skills
Jessica Kannam discusses how three CTE programs define and incorporate skill development in their work.
- November 1, 2017
ESSA’s Fifth Indicator: Is Chronic Absenteeism Enough?
Anu Anand posits whether chronic absenteeism alone fully captures the potential of the 5th indicator.
- October 24, 2017
Can Afterschool Play a Role in Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline?
Olivia Thomas postulates whether after school programs can help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
- October 17, 2017
Don’t Doubt Detroit
Guest blogger Emily Liebtag shares why Detroit schools should not be counted out, following attendance at a recent Hewlett Foundation gathering in Detroit, Mic…
- October 10, 2017
Narrowing the Skills Gap in 140 Characters
Carinne Deeds shares her thoughts on why simpler is better in the age of information.
- September 26, 2017
Shining a Spotlight on Systems-Involved Youth
Jenna Tomasello highlights recent AYPF events and resources on supporting pathways to education and the workforce for systems-involved youth.
- September 19, 2017
Listen Deeply to Learn Deeply
Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares reflections and lessons on the importance of listening after attending a recent Hewlett Foundation meeting.
- September 12, 2017
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again?
Logan Beyer examines the role of grit and the SEL movement in education reform.
- September 5, 2017
Voices from the Field: Getting Systems-involved Youth on a Path to Success
Jenna Tomasello gathers voices from the field to share policy strategies on getting systems-involved youth on a path to success.
- July 25, 2017
Utilizing Summer Months to Develop SEL for Low-Income Youth
Amber Verhoorn explains why summer learning programs are critical to the social, emotional, and academic development of youth.
