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- Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- State-Level Policies
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- February 19, 2019
A Guide for State Leaders: Equity in Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Maria Duarte offers some food for thought on how state leaders can make both equity and quality a focal point of CTE programs.
- February 5, 2019
42 Years of CTE Policy: Progress and Lingering Challenges
Betsy Brand discusses the important role CTE plays in preparing youth for workforce success.
- January 23, 2019
How States Can Leverage Service to Promote Equity
Jesse Kannam shares how national service programs can increase access to equitable education and workforce opportunities for traditionally underserved youth.
- December 11, 2018
Looking Back, Looking Forward
As 2018 comes to a close Betsy Brand offers reflections on the current state of education, youth and workforce policy and her hopes for the future.
From Diversion to Reentry: How Community-Based Programs Support Federal and State Policies for Systems-Involved Youth (Washington, DC)
This study tour in Washington, DC brought together congressional staff to learn about community-based programs that improve outcomes for systems-involved youth.
How a Year of Service Prepares Young Adults for the Workforce
This webinar examined the role of national service programs in supporting workforce development.
- November 6, 2018
Looking Backward, Moving Forward: Experts Talk Education, Youth and Workforce Policy
Betsy Brand recaps our 25th anniversary panel discussion with national experts in education, youth, and workforce policy.
- October 16, 2018
Setting State Equity Goals takes Planning & Partnerships
Loretta Goodwin offers insight into how states can set equity goals to ensure students have access to a quality education.
- October 3, 2018
Students Speaking Out: A Look at Student Governing Powers in Higher Education
Brendan Klein explains why student voice is invaluable in the decision-making process at postsecondary institutions.
The Role of National Service in Improving K-12 Education Outcomes
This webinar focused on service as a strategy to improve student outcomes.
AYPF’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Joined by long time partners, funders, and supporters, AYPF celebrated 25 years of informing youth policy and improving youth outcomes.
- August 21, 2018
How Do We Get to Equity: Reflections on Systemic Change
Jesse Kannam offers a personal reflection on what it means to be an agent for change.
- August 14, 2018
If You Read Only One Education Book This Summer
Guest blogger Steve Fleischman explains why Wildflowers should be on every educators’ reading list as they head back to school.
- August 7, 2018
From Foster Care to College: An Uphill Battle
Madeline Donley discusses the barriers that foster care youth face when it comes to obtaining a postsecondary education.
Using Data to Promote Access to High-Quality Work-Based Learning: Tools and Considerations for States
This webinar provided an overview of the role geographic information systems (GIS) and WBL measures can play in helping states make data-driven WBL decisions.
- July 31, 2018
Harvesting the Potential of Rural Afterschool Programs
Brendan Klein examines the challenges rural communities face when it comes to providing quality afterschool programs for youth.
- July 24, 2018
Social and Emotional Learning: What We Can Learn From Alternative Schools
Betsy Brand discusses how alternative schools intentionally create a culture that encourages and builds social and emotional skills.
- July 18, 2018
The Connected Youth Initiative: How Nebraska Is Working To Improve The Lives of Youth
Trevor Fronius discusses what Nebraska is doing to address the challenges of youth disconnected from traditional social networks.
- July 10, 2018
5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Juvenile Justice
Zachary Malter discusses the challenges system-involved youth face as they transition from high school to college & careers.
- June 26, 2018
Bringing Youth Voice to the Table
Guest blogger Marcía Hopkins discusses the power of youth voice & providing opportunities for foster care and JJ systems youth to share their stories.
