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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)
- January 6, 2023
Looking Back & Looking Ahead
AYPF’s Executive Director Stephanie McGencey looks back and looks ahead to the coming months for AYPF.
- 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…
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 Climate, Discipline, and Safety Information 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- May 22, 2018
5 Ways to Better Serve Traditionally Underserved Youth
Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how alternative education settings can better serve traditionally underserved youth.
