Check out the latest from our staff in our Forum For Thought
Equitable Pathways to Opportunities for Young People
February 3, 2023AYPF Youth Policy Consultants share insights on creating equitable pathways to opportunities for youth.
Make No Choice Without Youth Voice
July 8, 2022Kameryn discusses youth engagement--her experience, research on the topic, and AYPF's strategy.
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- Accountability
- COVID-19 Response
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- English Language Learners
- Assessment
- Research-practice partnerships
- Alternative Education
- College and Career Readiness in OST
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Equity
- Deeper Learning
- First-Generation College Students
- Data Management
- Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Learning
- Intermediaries
- Career Pathways
- Justice-Involved Youth
- Educator Preparation and Professional Development
- OST System Building
- College and Career Readiness and Success
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Reengagement
- Deeper Learning
- Research Evidence in Policymaking
- Opportunity Youth
- Wraparound Supports
- Postsecondary Education
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Personalized Learning
- School and Community Partnerships
- Service Learning
- Skill Development
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Rural Populations
- Skill Development
- Social and Emotional Learning
- State-Level Policies
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- System Strategies and Approaches
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Youth Populations
- Youth in Foster Care
- STEM
- Work-Based Learning
- Policies & Legislation
- Youth with (Dis)abilities
- Youth Leadership and Voice
Don’t Doubt Detroit
October 17, 2017Guest blogger Emily Liebtag shares why Detroit schools should not be counted out, following attendance at a recent Hewlett Foundation gathering in Detroit, Mic…
Narrowing the Skills Gap in 140 Characters
October 10, 2017Carinne Deeds shares her thoughts on why simpler is better in the age of information.
Shining a Spotlight on Systems-Involved Youth
September 26, 2017Jenna Tomasello highlights recent AYPF events and resources on supporting pathways to education and the workforce for systems-involved youth.
Listen Deeply to Learn Deeply
September 19, 2017Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares reflections and lessons on the importance of listening after attending a recent Hewlett Foundation meeting.
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again?
September 12, 2017Logan Beyer examines the role of grit and the SEL movement in education reform.
Utilizing Summer Months to Develop SEL for Low-Income Youth
July 25, 2017Amber Verhoorn explains why summer learning programs are critical to the social, emotional, and academic development of youth.
A Bigger Picture: Innovation in CTE and Career Pathways in Ohio
July 19, 2017Danny Gillis explores how career and technical education (CTE) can strengthen equity.
Making Media to Make Sense of Media
July 6, 2017Guest bloggers Wendy Rivenburgh and Kate Goddard explore the powerful and urgent opportunity to build young people’s media literacy through media making.
How We Can Move From Seeing To Experiencing Deeper Learning
June 27, 2017Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how we can move from seeing to experiencing deeper learning.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Community Walks Foster Equity and Deeper Learning
June 20, 2017Betsy Brand shares the innovative practice of community walks to promote equity and understanding.
Courageous State Leadership for Educational Equity – Daunting, but Necessary
June 13, 2017Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares why courageous state leadership for educational equity is daunting, but Necessary.
Next Gen Workforce Now: Toward A Nation of Computer-Fluent Youth
April 18, 2017Guest blogger Joyce Malyn-Smith shared steps to ensure we will have our Next Gen workforce ready to tackle the workforce needs of the future.
The Pendulum Swings Again, and Students Win
December 12, 2016Betsy Brand discusses the shift towards a more human approach to improving learning by focusing on young people and what they need.
Computer Science Education: Preparing Informed Decision-Makers and Innovators
December 5, 2016Guest blogger Jim Stanton discusses the need for more robust computer science school programs.
Keeping It Real: Building Bridges Between Employers and Schools
November 21, 2016Guest blogger Jessica Juliuson shares insights on the pivotal role that close collaborations between employers and schools plays in supporting college and care…
ESSA’s “Non-Academic” Indicator: What Are We Talking About?
August 8, 2016Jennifer Brown Lerner asks some hard questions about ESSA’s fifth indicator.
Cracking the Code: Giving More Students Access to Computer Science
July 11, 2016Loretta Goodwin explores ways to provide more students with access to computer science classes.
4 Lessons From an Inspiring School Preparing Students for Long-Term Success
June 13, 2016Loretta goodwin, Senior DirectorOn a recent sunny afternoon I was in conversation with a mom regarding the senior experience her son was about to embark on. “…
3 Ways CBE Supports At-Risk Youth
May 17, 2016High school graduation rates in this country are at an all-time high. However, too many youth, approximately 2.6 million between 16 and 24 years of age, remain…
Can Employer Investment Narrow the “Soft Skills” Gap?
May 10, 2016Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateWith employers growing more and more concerned about the widening skills gap, and considering the increased focus on the soft s…
