AYPF weaves equity throughout our work and is committed to making sure all youth have access to quality education, workforce, and developmental opportunities regardless of their socio-economic status, racial/cultural differences, physical abilities, developmental needs, and geographical locations. AYPF has consistently worked to identify and highlight the needs of traditionally underserved youth populations.
Resources
College Match Matters
This forum provided an overview of the research conducted by MDRC on the promising College Match Program in Chicago Public Schools.
Improving the Transition from Middle Grades to High School: Promising District Initiatives in Coaching and Planning
The successful transition for students from the middle grades to high school is a critical component of their likelihood to graduate. However, this is precise…
Building a Better Bridge: Helping Young Adults Enter and Succeed in College
College access and retention for youth who have dropped out of school have proven to be a daunting challenge. Yet, this issue must be addressed for the large n…
ATE Centers and Community Colleges: Increasing Underrepresented Minorities Participating in STEM Fields
This was the last in a series of forums showcasing the work of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, created by the U.S. Congress in 1992 in an e…