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
What States are Doing to Address America’s Dropout Challenge: How Federal Policy Can Help
Overview Jobs for the Future shared findings from two soon-to-be-completed comprehensive scans examining policy on alternative education and dropout preve…
Building a Portfolio of Options to Ensure All Students Graduate
Overview This forum highlighted the work of the Association for High School Innovation (AHSI), a collaboration of education providers and advocates that w…
Using Data to Improve College Completion Rates: Key State Actions and Implications for Policy
Overview Though our nation has made great strides in increasing access to college for more young Americans, completion of college remains an area of chall…
Preparing College-Ready High School Graduates: A Case Study of San Jose, CA
OverviewDuring his address to Congress in February 2009, President Obama announced a goal “to ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive …