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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)
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Learning Journey
The Learning Journey was an immersive, deeply engaging experience that allowed participants to see, first-hand, evidence-based policy and practice solutions to…
- 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.
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.
- November 2, 2021
Preventing Youth Suicide: Another Pandemic Imperative
Stephanie, AYPF's executive director, examines youth suicide during the pandemic and how to prevent it.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- June 19, 2018
Summer Learning Programs: Benefits Beyond Academics
Jesse Kannam discusses how summer learning programs can curtail learning loss and also support youth in other important ways.
Greenville Out-of-School Time Leadership Forum
This event focused on the positive contributions of community leaders and organizations in developing a system of afterschool and summer learning programs.
- 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.
Creating a System of High-Quality Education Options to Serve At-Risk Students (Indianapolis, IN)
This study tour in Indianapolis, IN explored opportunities in policy & practice to create a system of high-quality alternative settings for at-risk populations.
- April 17, 2018
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 4: So Much to Learn! How do Young People Do It?
Betsy Brand discusses the importance and value of expanded learning and skill development to conclude our series on AYPF’s policy goals.
- April 10, 2018
Improving Quality Early Childhood Education and Care for Long-term Impacts
Susanna Malacky explores the importance of investing in professional development and training for the ECEC workforce.
Bridging the Gap Between Afterschool and Workforce
This webinar focused on how afterschool and summer learning can help more youth develop the competencies desired by employers.
- March 20, 2018
Don’t just Shadow; Do something! What I Learned from Shadowing A Student
Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares her recent experience shadowing a student at a local high school.
Detroit Out-of-School Time Leadership Forum
This convening explored the role afterschool and summer learning programs play in ensuring equitable outcomes for all children and youth in Detroit.