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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — October 2024

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
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — September 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. CASEL CASEL is a nationwide nonprofit working to advance evidence-based, holistic
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Expanding Access to K-12 Federal TRIO Programs Will Increase Opportunities for Undocumented Students

As we approach the start of a new school year, it is critical that we are working to ensure all students across the country have access to strong postsecondary navigation support to advance their academic journeys and career opportunities. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education shared a proposed rule seeking input on changes to the
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — August 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. Apprenticeships for America America Forward is incredibly excited to welcome Apprenticeships
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — July 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. Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors prepares parents and caregivers to
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — June 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. BARR Center The BARR Center works to improve teaching and learning
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Strengthening Proximate Voices in Federal Policy Development

America Forward is dedicated to uplifting the voices of proximate leaders and stakeholders in federal policy conversations. This spring, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) put out a Request for Information with the goal of strengthening its engagement with communities and developing overarching frameworks that agencies can use for public participation and community engagement, known as PPCE. Last month,
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — May 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. Braven Registration for the 2024 Braven Summit is open now! Braven
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — April 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. City Year This month, City Year premiered a brand new podcast,
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America Forward Applauds House Passage of A Stronger Workforce for America Act

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
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