- 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…
- January 12, 2016
Three Education Trends to Watch in 2016
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateThe reauthorization of the ESEA won't be the only hot issue for education policy in 2016. The following are AY…
Providing a Continuum of Supports for First-Generation, Low-Income Students’ Success
This convening explored the ways in which policy and practice can better support first-generation college students from low-income homes.
- January 4, 2016
Equity, Afterschool, and Competency-Based Learning
Jenna Tomasello, Program AssociateAs students learn and develop valuable skills and competencies for college, careers, and beyond both in and out of school, i…
- December 21, 2015
Advising Strategies for Supporting First-Generation College Students: Can Technology Replace Counselors and Peers? (Part 3)
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy DirectorAccording to research by Pew, 84% of all Americans use the internet and 97% of those ages 18-29 are online regularly. Th…
- December 7, 2015
Emily Morgan: Keeping Young Adults Connected and Supported
A growing body of research on brain development has shown that the boundary between adolescence and adulthood is not a fixed point, but can extend well into an…
- November 30, 2015
Revisiting Youth Apprenticeships
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateFor youth who are struggling to find employment, the job market can seem like a bleak place. As of July 2015, …
Increasing Investment In Afterschool: The Role Of Statewide Afterschool Networks
This webinar highlighted the work of the Statewide Afterschool Network in increasing investment in afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs.
- November 16, 2015
George Knowles: Families Help Build Lifelong Learners
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateOne of the most important lessons my father ever taught me was that learning wasn’t just a means to an end, it…
- November 6, 2015
How Statewide Afterschool Networks Increase Investment In Afterschool
Please Note: This publication is undergoing technical revisions, and will be posted here shortly. We apologize for the inconvenience.There is broad nationwide …
- October 26, 2015
Creating Opportunities for Opportunity Youth
Carinne Deeds, Program AssociateLast week in Milwaukee, I had the opportunity to hear Mayor Tom Barrett discuss the importance of an afterschool system as par…
Beyond the Bell Leadership Briefing (Milwaukee, WI)
This convening explored local and national efforts to improve youth access to quality afterschool programs and services.
Examining Strategies to Improve the Use of Research Evidence in Child Welfare
This forum explored how state and local leaders grapple with integrating research-based programs and practices into their daily routines.
Increasing Investment In Afterschool: The Role Of Statewide Afterschool Networks
This forum highlighted the work of the Statewide Afterschool Networks in increasing the investment in afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs.
- September 21, 2015
When Right Decisions Are Tough Decisions: A Case for More School Choice
Jenna Tomasello, Program AssociateI’m not a parent, but I plan to be one day, and when that day comes, I will want nothing more than for my child to receive t…
- September 8, 2015
What Time Should School Start?
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateIt’s that time of year again. For our young people, summer vacation is fast becoming a fond memory, and studen…
- August 31, 2015
Food for Thought: How Schools Can Play a Role in Children’s Health
This is the second post in a two-part blog series. Read part one. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFood insecurity and childhood hunger can play a critical role …
- August 24, 2015
Food for Thought: How Food Insecurity Affects a Child’s Education
This is the first post in a two-part blog series. Read part two. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFor most school-aged youth, having food on the table after a da…
- August 17, 2015
Partnering for Better Policy – Include Teacher Voice!
Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorHow can teachers partner with policymakers to create better policy? This was the challenge posed by Sean McComb, 2014 National…
- July 20, 2015
Closing Opportunity Gaps: Ask the Right Questions!
Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorIn order to close opportunity gaps and transform our nation’s schools, it is imperative to ask the right questions.In advocati…
