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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)
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.
- June 19, 2018
Summer Learning Programs: Benefits Beyond Academics
Jesse Kannam discusses how summer learning programs can curtail learning loss and also support youth in other important ways.
- June 12, 2018
Meeting the Unmet Demand for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
Betsy Brand makes the case for more funding for summer learning & afterschool programs.
- June 5, 2018
The Current State of the US Higher Education System
Rebecca Lavinson breaks down a recent survey that examines postsecondary education in the United States.
- May 30, 2018
Strengthening the Pipeline between High School and College
Samaura Stone examines what one local community college is doing to create pathways to postsecondary success for local high school students.
Greenville Out-of-School Time Leadership Forum
This event focused on the positive contributions of community leaders and organizations in developing a system of afterschool and summer learning programs.
