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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)
- November 9, 2022
Addressing Student Mental Health: Strategies for Teachers
Rachael describes how teachers and policymakers can address the youth mental health crisis.
Credible Messengers as a Youth Policy Solution
Recording of the Event: https://youtu.be/GZg9NZZQW74 On October 26, 2022, AYPF hosted a virtual Capitol Hill Forum focused on credible messengers as a yo…
2022 Samuel Halperin Lecture & Youth Public Service Award Presentation
In September 2022, the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) hosted the sixth Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award Presentation in Washington, D…
AYPF Youth Summit, 2nd Session
https://youtu.be/WKGp3-7Tgs4 On August 17, the American Youth Policy Forum hosted our second session of the Youth Summit, a series of discussions focused …
- May 10, 2022
School Discipline Disparities Info Hub
How to Use the HubThis information hub outlines the problem of school climate and highlights evidence-based solutions and alternatives to punitive practices em…
- April 11, 2022
Trauma-responsive Educational Practices: Providing Schools with Tools to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
To address the crisis, Anusha provides resources to help schools with youth mental health.
- October 28, 2021
Teaching for Change
Keesha introduces Teaching for Change, with an introduction from Stephanie, AYPF's executive director.
Teaching for Change: Honoring History, Identity, and Diversity
An interactive, introductory workshop on creating curriculum that honors history, identity, and diversity.
- September 30, 2021
COVID-19 Learning Gap: Building Agency and Addressing Social-Emotional Needs
Kameryn discusses students' social-emotional needs impacted by the pandemic and how educators can help.
- September 15, 2021
COVID-19 Learning Gap: Opportunities for Educational Re-invention
Kameryn discusses challenges youth face during the pandemic and opportunities for educational reinvention.
Supporting Students’ Learning Through COVID-19: A Conversation With Big Picture Learning
This webinar discussed the importance of student agency, how to tackle persistent learning challenges encountered during the pandemic, and the value of their o…
Committing to Equitable Outcomes for Students During COVID-19: A Focus on High-Quality Curricula and Instruction
This webinar highlighted how MI and VA are committing to providing high-quality curricula & instruction to all students during the global pandemic.
- January 28, 2021
Fostering Relationships During COVID-19
To recognize National Mentoring Month, Maria Duarte calls for committed mentorship that prioritizes the social and emotional needs of youth.
- January 28, 2021
COVID-19 Response Information Hub
The COVID-19 Response information hub shares curated resources related to disadvantaged groups of young people.
- November 5, 2020
The Importance of Healing-Centered Afterschool Programs in the COVID-19 era
Shawn Knecht writes how out-of-school/afterschool programs help vulnerable students heal from stress & hardships intensified by the pandemic.
- October 13, 2020
Top Ten Ways to Engage Students in Deeper Learning during COVID
Dr. Loretta Goodwin considers how educators can help students remain engaged, motivated, & learning during COVID-19.
Deeper Learning in the Time of COVID-19: Leveraging performance assessments & Graduate Profiles to best prepare for re-opening (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of our Deeper Learning series explored how performance assessments & Graduate Student Profiles are used in California to meet the demands of learning du…
- August 12, 2020
How COVID-19 Affects Mental Health Disparities for Vulnerable Youth
Dr. Stephanie McGencey writes how the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BIYOC & other traditionally underserved youth requires a targeted response.
Deeper Learning in the Time of COVID-19: Supporting Educators’ Professional Development in Virginia (Part 2 of 3)
Part 2 of this series on Deeper Learning examined how high-quality professional development & training can be supported when resources are scarce.
Deeper Learning in the Time of COVID-19: New Hampshire (Part 1 of 3)
Part 1 of this series on Deeper Learning discussed how a focus on student-centered & personalized learning helps students succeed during the pandemic.
