- September 21, 2017
FACT SHEET: Education and Workforce Related Policies Affecting Systems-Involved Youth
This fact sheet intends to inform researchers, policymakers, and practitioners of the federal legislation that govern systems-involved youth, and highlight gra…
- 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.
Accountability for Alternative Education Thought Leaders’ Meeting
This convening reviewed a forthcoming policy brief on alternative education accountability as well as an alternative education toolkit.
- 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.
- July 19, 2017
A Bigger Picture: Innovation in CTE and Career Pathways in Ohio
Danny Gillis explores how career and technical education (CTE) can strengthen equity.
- June 27, 2017
How We Can Move From Seeing To Experiencing Deeper Learning
Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how we can move from seeing to experiencing deeper learning.
Aligning Systems and Policies to Support Multiple Postsecondary Pathways
This forum explored evidence-based strategies for aligning systems and policies around student and workforce needs.
- June 20, 2017
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Community Walks Foster Equity and Deeper Learning
Betsy Brand shares the innovative practice of community walks to promote equity and understanding.
- June 13, 2017
Courageous State Leadership for Educational Equity – Daunting, but Necessary
Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares why courageous state leadership for educational equity is daunting, but Necessary.
Promoting Deeper Learning through Equity, Diversity, and Personalized Learning (Oakland, CA)
This study tour in Oakland, CA gave participants with the opportunity to see how schools are promoting equity, diversity, & personalized learning to ensure all…
- May 24, 2017
Supports are Essential for Success
Jenna Tomasello discusses how essential supports are for young people especially those who are involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.
- May 16, 2017
The More You Know…
Jennifer Brown Lerner shares the power of data to help shed light on the foster, juvenile justice, and crossover youth populations.
The New Postsecondary Reality: Structured and Supportive Pathways to Credential Attainment
This convening highlighted examples from across the country of innovative and effective ways to support students from K-12 through postsecondary credential att…
Advancing Equity through Deeper Learning in Rural Schools (Charleston, SC)
This study tour in Charleston, SC addressed how high-need rural schools are addressing the challenges of preparing students for college & career success.
- November 14, 2016
Searching from Left to Right to Find Common Ground
Carinne Deeds highlights shared education goals for 2017 and beyond.
- August 15, 2016
Youth Courts: Empowering Youth Voices One Case At a Time
Louis Lainé explains the value of Youth Courts as mechanism to empower young people.
- January 27, 2016
Educational Equity: A Long Way to Go
Jenna Tomasello, Program AssociateOur nation is the most diverse it has ever been. According to population projections released by the Census Bureau, the Unit…
- October 13, 2015
Infographic: Afterschool Helps Close the Opportunity Gap
Jen Rinehart, Afterschool AllianceNote: This post originally appeared in Afterschool Alliance's blog, Afterschool Snack.A recent article in Washington Monthly…
- August 10, 2015
Validating Alternative High School Credentials
Mikaela Zetley, Research Policy InternThe GED* often has failed to be seen as a viable option for students who have left school and now are seeking a future i…
- July 27, 2015
Closing the Opportunity Gap: Initial Success and Remaining Challenges at Schools for the Future Detroit
Ephraim Weisstein, Educational ConsultantWe all know the statistics; earning a college degree or postsecondary certificate is the new high school diploma. Mor…
