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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — February 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. American Student Assistance Helping middle and high school students explore career
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America Forward Letter to Appropriators on FY24 Priorities

As lawmakers in Congress continue to negotiate over long-term Federal funding, America Forward and the more than 100 members of the America Forward Coalition are continuing to advocate for critical investments in the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. Many priorities – including early childhood, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and workforce development – are facing
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — January 2024

Every month, America Forward highlights 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 you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. uAspire The Free Application for Federal Student Aid –
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — December 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights 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 you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Eye to Eye Eye to Eye is a nonprofit
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America Forward Applauds Congressional Action on Workforce Development, Short-Term Pell, and Education Research Legislation

As we approach the end of the year, Congress has lept into action - taking important steps on several pieces of legislation that are important to America Forward and the America Forward Coalition.  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed a comprehensive bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
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Strengthening the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program

In October, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that outlined substantial changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. At America Forward, we remain concerned about persistent inequities and ineffectiveness stemming from the design and implementation of the current TANF program – issues that were raised by several bipartisan witnesses
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — November 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights 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 you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org.   AppleTree AppleTree preschool works to provide free, high
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New SIPPRA Notice of Funding Availability Released

On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released the second Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the $100 million Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results (SIPPRA) program. Applications are due by April 15, 2024 from state and local governments, who can partner with private intermediaries and providers on a range of issues. Building on a
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Recommendations on Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

  Improving economic mobility is essential to strengthening families, communities, and our nation. But even as the demand for workers continues to grow, millions of people across the country still face systemic barriers to employment and economic opportunity, especially people in historically under-resourced communities. Providing new, innovative pathways into the workforce and reimagining outdated workforce development systems are critical steps
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Unlocking Innovation: Advancing the Continuous Improvement of Federal Evidence Funds

Today, America Forward published a new report, Unlocking Innovation: Advancing the Continuous Improvement of Federal Evidence Funds, assessing the impact of federal evidence funds and recommending key steps to support continuous improvement, advance equity, and expand access moving forward. Federal evidence funds have become a vital funding stream for fostering innovation and driving stronger, more equitable outcomes for students, workers,
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