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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)
- June 29, 2015
Housing and Education Policy: Breaking Down the Silos
Jenna Tomasello, Program AssociateGrowing up in an inner-ring suburb of Buffalo, New York and attending the same school district from kindergarten through twe…
- June 22, 2015
Preparing (and Retaining) Effective Teachers for All
George Knowles, Web Communications AssociateThere’s nothing more important to a student’s education than an effective, engaged teacher. Dedicated educators wh…
- June 15, 2015
How West Kentucky Community and Technical College Helps More Students Graduate
Located in Paducah, Kentucky, a region with low educational achievement and significant industrial decline, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCT…
- June 8, 2015
College with No Degree Doesn’t Pay
By James Rosenbaum, Caitlin Ahearn, and Janet RosenbaumOver 25 years ago, the landmark report The Forgotten Half: Pathways to Success for America’s Youth and Y…
Using Data To Build, Grow, And Sustain Your Afterschool System
This webinar focused on how afterschool systems can leverage data to build, grow, and sustain their efforts.
- May 11, 2015
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey – Gathering Student and Teacher Input to Improve Schools
Tyler Gibbs, Spring 2015 InternSurveys administered to teachers and students allow them to share what they think about their school environment. When fe…
- May 4, 2015
Putting Theory Into Practice: My Time at AYPF
Tyler Gibbs, 2015 Spring InternI’m Tyler Gibbs, and I’ve just finished a 4-month internship at AYPF. I go to American University, have studied government and …
- April 27, 2015
The Forgotten Half – Who Are they Now?
Betsy Brand, Executive DirectorThe importance of getting some education or training after high school has become widely accepted. Now, almost all high school …
Study Tour (Chicago, IL) The Use of Student and Teacher Surveys for School Improvement
This study tour examined the use of student and teacher school climate surveys in the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
- April 21, 2015
AYPF and IEL Team Up to Honor Efrem Ayalew for 2015 Halperin Youth Award
On April 20, 2015, AYPF and IEL honored Efrem Ayalew, whose dedication to these ideas embodies Halperin’s work and life.
- April 13, 2015
Pay it Forward: The Value of Public Service
George Knowles, Web Communications AssociateWhat does public service mean? For some, it’s volunteering at a shelter or school once a month, or donating to a c…
- April 6, 2015
How One School is Supporting Teaching for Deeper Learning
Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorIn order for students to become college and career ready and learn deeply, they need teachers who are prepared to support lear…
Using Student Surveys For Teacher Professional Development: Ongoing Discussion
This convening highlighted districts that are using student surveys in different ways to engage student voice in the teacher development process.
- March 31, 2015
Planning for Deeper Learning: There’s a Tool for That! (Part 2)
Tyler Gibbs, InternFor educators seeking to grow and develop a school culture of respect and collaboration a new tool has recently been published. Monica Mart…
- March 30, 2015
Planning for Deeper Learning – There’s a Tool for That! (Part 1)
Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorWhat can we do to create a culture of respect and collaboration in today’s schools? How do you actively make that happen? We h…
Study Tour (Denver, CO) Exploring Innovative Schools and Policy Supports that Prepare College and Career Ready Students
This study tour highlighted effective teaching and learning practices that incorporate rigorous academics, and deeper learning experiences.
Building Postsecondary Pathways For Opportunity Youth
This forum highlighted the challenges and opportunities that practitioners and advocates in Connecticut and Michigan face as they build postsecondary pathways …
- March 27, 2015
Building Postsecondary Pathways For Opportunity Youth
In this brief, The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) investigated and documented pathways into postsecondary education and the workforce for older, vulnerable…
Strengthening Measures Of College And Career Readiness And Success: State Longitudinal Data Systems, Governance, & Privacy
This webinar webinar discussed the progress of state longitudinal data systems and the governance structures developed to ensure proper use.
- March 23, 2015
Graduation Rates Are Up, But There’s Still Work To Do
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy DirectorAs you may have heard or read recently, more high school students are earning diplomas. The graduation rate hit 81 perce…