- July 21, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth
After a series of focus groups, Maria Duarte & Nicole Chandonnet share research alongside youth voices relating their COVID-19 experiences.
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.
- November 19, 2019
Homeless for the Holidays: Why We Must Tackle Housing & Food Insecurity for College Students
Monica Evans & Samaura Stone write about how college breaks create additional barriers for students experiencing homelessness, housing & food insecurity.
- November 5, 2019
A Light of Hope: How Schools Can Disrupt Homelessness
Maria Duarte writes how it is imperative to analyze the role schools play in supporting youth experiencing homelessness.
- 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.
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Harnessing the Potential of Young Adults: How Programs Are Using Youth Voice, Education, and Workforce Development to Transform Systems (Boston, MA & East Providence, RI)
This study tour consisted of site visits & presentations from labor, child welfare & juvenile justice leaders about systems to achieve greater youth outcomes.
- 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.
- May 7, 2019
Key Stakeholders in Foster Care: Who’s At the Table?
Jesse Kannam offers insight into how the child welfare system can leverage the expertise and experience of youth and judges.
- April 22, 2019
Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Video
This animated video aims to raise awareness about the intersection of child abuse, foster care, and trafficking
- April 22, 2019
Moving from Tragedy to Hope In Honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Offering personal reflections on a national tragedy, Samaura Stone shines a spotlight on child abuse prevention.
From Diversion to Reentry: How Community-Based Programs Support Federal and State Policies for Systems-Involved Youth (Washington, DC)
This study tour in Washington, DC brought together congressional staff to learn about community-based programs that improve outcomes for systems-involved youth.
- August 7, 2018
From Foster Care to College: An Uphill Battle
Madeline Donley discusses the barriers that foster care youth face when it comes to obtaining a postsecondary education.
- July 31, 2018
Harvesting the Potential of Rural Afterschool Programs
Brendan Klein examines the challenges rural communities face when it comes to providing quality afterschool programs for youth.
- July 18, 2018
The Connected Youth Initiative: How Nebraska Is Working To Improve The Lives of Youth
Trevor Fronius discusses what Nebraska is doing to address the challenges of youth disconnected from traditional social networks.
- 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.
- May 8, 2018
Tweets of Wisdom
Jesse Kannam shares key insights from leaders who serve and support youth involved in foster care and/or the juvenile justice system.
- April 30, 2018
Highlights from Deeper Learning 2018 – and why you should attend in 2019!
Dr. Loretta Goodwin, recaps her visit to High Tech High for the annual Deeper Learning convening.
