Posts By: Maddie Rocklin-Waltch

AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 19)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. KIPP This fall, school communities
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AF Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (8/31)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Update: COVID-19 Relief Legislation In regards to any action in Washington on federal legislation (particularly on COVID-related bills), Congress made little progress. Congressional leaders and White House officials met last week, but no
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AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 18)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Genesys Works As the COVID-19
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How the DNC Reflected America Forward Priorities

Last week, Democrats from around the country came together (virtually) for the 2020 Democratic National Convention - four nights of speeches and videos from leaders and elected officials, and an opportunity for delegates to approve the 2020 Democratic platform. Both in the remarks delivered throughout the week and in the platform itself, Democrats highlighted a number of policies and priorities
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AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 17)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. UnboundEd UnboundEd understands that “change
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AF Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (8/18)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. From America Forward: Combining Subsidized Employment and Strong Evidence to Drive an Equitable Economic Recovery Roger Low, Policy Director at America Forward and Dr. Angela Jackson, Partner at New Profit, co-authored a Medium
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AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 16)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Alternative Staffing Alliance As the
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AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 15)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. College Forward As schools and
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AF Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (8/3)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Letter: Support for College in High School Programs Last week, America Forward was proud to sign onto a letter from the College in High School Alliance, urging lawmakers to “take all available action
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AF Coalition Members Step up During Crisis (Vol. 14)

Every week, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Transcend As school communities work
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