AYPF analyzes certain federal laws to understand how they affect traditionally underserved youth and how they enable or constrain states and communities in effectively and equitably serving these youth. As a nonpartisan organization, we do not lobby or take positions on legislation, but rather we educate and inform policymakers about opportunities to improve youth policy and practice by developing and disseminating resources that provide examples and guidance on doing so.
To obtain a more comprehensive view of the various policies and legislation at the center of our work, please see below:
Resource Highlights
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Information Hub
June 17, 2019Read moreThis information hub comprehensively spotlights a collection of AYPF and partner resources around ESSA
How ESSA and IDEA Can Support College and Career Readiness for Students With Disabilities: Considerations for States
January 9, 2018Read moreThis brief examines how federal laws can promote meaningful pathways to postsecondary opportunities.
FACT SHEET: Education and Workforce Related Policies Affecting Systems-Involved Youth
September 21, 2017Read moreThis fact sheet intends to inform researchers, policymakers, and practitioners of the federal legislation that govern systems-involved youth, and highlight gra…
Resources
College Promise: Supporting Students in College Access and Success
This forum discussed the impact of College Promise programs & MDRC’s College Promise Success Initiative.
- 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.
Surveying the Field: Mapping a Path Towards Better Outcomes for Systems-Involved Youth
This discussion group identified available resources and new tools that help promote better outcomes for systems-involved youth.
- March 28, 2019
Developing a College-and Career-Ready Workforce: An Analysis of ESSA, Perkins V, IDEA, and WIOA
This resource tool examines how state leaders can leverage ESSA, IDEA, Perkins V, and WIOA to ensure that students are college and career ready.