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America Forward is a nonpartisan policy initiative of New Profit, a national venture philanthropy fund that seeks to break down the barriers between all people and opportunity in America. America Forward unites social entrepreneurs with policymakers to advance a public policy agenda that champions innovative and effective solutions to our country’s most pressing social problems. We lead the America Forward Coalition, a network of more than 100 social innovation organizations that advance equity, foster innovation, identify more efficient and effective solutions, reward results, and catalyze cross-sector partnerships in education, early childhood, workforce development, youth development, and poverty alleviation.
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From America Forward: A Policy Playbook from 100+ Social Innovators to Advance Equity and Opportunity in America
UNITED TO MOVE AMERICA FORWARD…
is a policy briefing book intended for candidates and policymakers at all levels of government who are committed to harnessing the power of government to increase opportunity, advance equity, and achieve sustainable change in America. The transformational policy ideas presented in this playbook stem from the groundbreaking work of over 100 social innovators leading results-driven organizations that are solving America’s biggest problems in communities across the country every day.
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To align students' lives with #wholelearner education, families need relevant, clear information about the science of development and whole-learner approaches so that they can engage and expand learning opportunities that are engaging and meaningful for their learners.
Miss the Thome Aging Well Program grants webinar? Don't worry, we've got your back. Learn how nonprofits serving older adults with low incomes in Michigan and Maryland can apply for grants to scale proven social services and other support. Deadline 4/14. https://bit.ly/3ZRPPQs
Our Statement on Violence at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN -- (1/6)
Once again, we are compelled to speak out in response to unconscionable violence that has claimed the lives of students and educators in yet another community in our country. Our hearts are with the...
Join us Tomorrow! Tuesday, March 28th, for our "Build a Respectful, Trusting, Safe, and Creative Environment for Youth Co-Creation" Instagram Live w/ PHE's very own Lisa Walker. Tune in at 2PM PST. You want to make sure to take advantage of this! 👏🏾💚