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Fostering Relationships During COVID-19
January 28, 2021To recognize National Mentoring Month, Maria Duarte calls for committed mentorship that prioritizes the social and emotional needs of youth.
Research-Policymaker COVID-19 Collaboration: Lessons from Boston’s Summer Jobs Program
December 1, 2020Based on a recent webinar, Loretta Goodwin outlines the factors that made the Boston’s summer jobs program partnership a success, and reflects on lessons learn…
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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
Fostering Relationships During COVID-19
January 28, 2021To recognize National Mentoring Month, Maria Duarte calls for committed mentorship that prioritizes the social and emotional needs of youth.
Research-Policymaker COVID-19 Collaboration: Lessons from Boston’s Summer Jobs Program
December 1, 2020Based on a recent webinar, Loretta Goodwin outlines the factors that made the Boston’s summer jobs program partnership a success, and reflects on lessons learn…
Actions to “Gift” Youth Experiencing Homelessness This Holiday Season
November 18, 2020As the holidays approach, Maria Duarte asks us to remember those most in need & to mitigate the COVID-19 impact on young people experiencing homelessness.
The Importance of Healing-Centered Afterschool Programs in the COVID-19 era
November 5, 2020Shawn Knecht writes how out-of-school/afterschool programs help vulnerable students heal from stress & hardships intensified by the pandemic.
Top Ten Ways to Engage Students in Deeper Learning during COVID
October 13, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin considers how educators can help students remain engaged, motivated, & learning during COVID-19.
How COVID-19 Affects Mental Health Disparities for Vulnerable Youth
August 12, 2020Dr. Stephanie McGencey writes how the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BIYOC & other traditionally underserved youth requires a targeted response.
The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth
July 21, 2020After a series of focus groups, Maria Duarte & Nicole Chandonnet share research alongside youth voices relating their COVID-19 experiences.
Coronavirus Puts Children at Risk by Deepening Inequities
April 15, 2020Logan Beyer writes how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color, low-income areas & children from traditionally underserved backgrounds.
Internal Research Capacity Within an SEA
March 24, 2020Rebecca Lavinson writes about a collaborative learning journey to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Where are all the Teachers? Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and the Impact on Equity
March 10, 2020Monica Evans writes about strengthening the education workforce through enhanced preparation to prevent shortages & improve student outcomes.
Colorado’s efforts to align education and workforce needs in rural communities
February 4, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin talks about the promising efforts underway in Colorado to align education and workforce opportunities for students.
A Tale of Two Courtrooms: Exploring the Differing Lenses of Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
January 22, 2020Guest blogger Mary Nelson shares two stories that can be used as a lens for evaluating the effectiveness of youth-serving systems.
