- December 1, 2020
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.
Fatigued by School Reform: A Book Talk with Jack Jennings
This conversation with Jack Jennings focused on his recent book & broader lessons around American K-12 education, economic opportunity & teacher quality.
- March 10, 2020
Where are all the Teachers? Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and the Impact on Equity
Monica Evans writes about strengthening the education workforce through enhanced preparation to prevent shortages & improve student outcomes.
- February 4, 2020
Colorado’s efforts to align education and workforce needs in rural communities
Dr. Loretta Goodwin talks about the promising efforts underway in Colorado to align education and workforce opportunities for students.
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Scaling Deeper Learning in Virginia: A Focus on Preparing Teachers and Principals (Richmond, VA)
On this study tour, participants examined how administrators & teachers are being prepared to provide deeper learning experiences to students.
- November 5, 2019
Foster, Juvenile Justice, and Crossover Youth Information Hub
This information hub comprehensively spotlights a collection of AYPF and partner resources on youth in foster care and juvenile justice.
- September 11, 2019
Equity: The Missing Piece of Most Back-to-School Conversations
Maria Duarte discusses how back-to-school conversations focus on privileged narratives & dismiss struggles experienced by students from low-income communities.
- July 11, 2019
Persistence to Graduation
This publication, along with individual practice briefs, highlights successful schools & programs in Kentucky that promote high school graduation.
- July 10, 2019
Alternative Education Information Hub
This information hub comprehensively spotlights a collection of AYPF and partner resources around alternative education.
- July 9, 2019
How Strengthening Professional Networks Helps Scale Deeper Learning
Drawing from an AYPF webinar, Ben Pults discusses how professionals in the deeper learning space share knowledge to improve the field.
How States use Professional Networks to Spread Deeper Learning
This webinar highlighted deeper learning work being done in three states: Kentucky, Arkansas, and Idaho.
Competency-Based Education: Promising Policies and Practices for the Future of K-12 Education
This forum highlighted the growth of CBE in state policy, the benefits of CBE, and promising practices.
2019 Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award
Joined by partners and supporters, AYPF celebrated and recognized the 2019 Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award winner.
- March 5, 2019
From Policy to Excellence: Fostering Collaboration to Support the Whole Child
Vi Nguyen outlines importance of SEL and how educators and state leaders can collaborate to bring SEL policies to the classroom.
