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Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Eskolta Eskolta School Research and Design works with public school educators

On December 19, 2024, America Forward published six transition memos addressed to the incoming Administration highlighting ripe opportunities for the Trump-Vance Administration to advance educational attainment and economic mobility. Many of our recommendations, such as those around FAFSA and skills-based hiring, are ready for action in the first 100 days of the new Administration. Our recommendations draw upon the deep

Yesterday, we joined the America Forward Coalition in a letter to Congressional leaders in support of A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) – a bipartisan reauthorization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  WIOA is our country’s primary federal workforce development legislation, and is integral to  expanding economic opportunity and mobility and building a stronger, more equitable economy.

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Bard Early College Bard Early College aims to increase access and

America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — October 2024   Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. America’s

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. CASEL CASEL is a nationwide nonprofit working to advance evidence-based, holistic

America Forward applauds the House of Representatives for passing A Stronger Workforce for America Act yesterday–a bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the nation’s most significant workforce-related legislation.    America Forward and the organizations that make up the America Forward Coalition have been deeply engaged throughout the development of A Stronger Workforce for America Act – developing

In March, President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address to Congress - his final one before the 2024 elections. During a speech in which he discussed a number of urgent priorities, the President included a specific focus on education and strategies to better connect education with the workforce.  Among the education and workforce-related policies the President

America Forward joined more than 30 Coalition Members and partners in support of the Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO). "We write to express our enthusiastic support for the Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act, and to thank you for your vision and leadership in introducing this critical legislation," wrote the co-signers

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work our Coalition members do to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute identifies best practices, facilitates knowledge sharing,