April 2015

America Forward: Statement Applauding Introduction of the Social Impact Partnership Act

"Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) on the introduction of the bipartisan Social Impact Partnership Act. The bill would create a federal fund to promote a variety of pay for success approaches and also test social innovation financing of pay for success strategies. In times of greater demand for social services
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Take 5: “Beyond Education Wars” and more…

Here's five social innovation links we are clicking on today: Amplify-New Profit Blog: America Forward: Top Five ESEA Highlights "Last Thursday, April 16th, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Every Child Achieves Act represents an important step forward toward a
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America Forward: Top Five ESEA Highlights

Last Thursday, April 16th, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Every Child Achieves Act represents an important step forward toward a strong, bipartisan ESEA reauthorization. Here are our five biggest highlights from the Senate's bill: Pay-for-Success: The Senate bill makes
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Take 5: “Time to Upgrade from the Walkman in Education” and more…

Here's five social innovation links we are clicking on today: Amplify-New Profit Blog: America Forward Builds Momentum for Education, Pay for Success "It has been a busy couple of weeks for New Profit’s policy arm, America Forward, which advocates for innovative public policy that leads to better outcomes and more efficient use of resources." Read more about their amazing work
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America Forward Builds Momentum for Education, Pay for Success

It has been a busy couple of weeks for New Profit's policy arm, America Forward, which advocates for innovative public policy that leads to better outcomes and more efficient use of resources. Above photo: Youth workers from Roca, a New Profit grantee dedicated to reducing recidivism, speak with a young program participant. Last week, America Forward was deeply engaged as the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor
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America Forward: Statement Applauding Introduction of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act

"Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) on the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2015. The bill would create a commission to develop practices and processes for ensuring the use of evidence and outcomes in the development of policies and in the funding of interventions at
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Take 5: “Overcoming Poverty’s Damage to Learning” and more…

Here's five social innovation links we are clicking on today: Amplify-New Profit Blog: America Forward: Statement Applauding Senate Committee Passage of the Every Child Achieves Act "Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for passing the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
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America Forward’s Friday ESEA Update  

This week marks the beginning of new energy and action around the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). For more information check out some of our previous posts: America Forward Hard at Work on ESEA America Forward's Quick Reference ESEA Guide America Forward's Senate ESEA Markup Preview America Forward’s Wednesday ESEA Update America Forward's Thursday ESEA Update What is the
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America Forward: Statement Applauding Senate Committee Passage of the Every Child Achieves Act

Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for passing the bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) earlier today by unanimous consent. America Forward supports a reauthorized ESEA that is designed to ensure that all children, whatever their background, receive a first-class education,
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Take 5: “Innovation Leadership in Schools” and more…

Here's five social innovation links we are clicking on today: Amplify-New Profit Blog: America Forward's Thursday ESEA Update "This week marks the beginning of new energy and action around the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (‪ESEA‬)." Click here to get updates about new developments in the ESEA so far. Stanford Social Innovation Review: Leveling the Internship Field "In Boston, a
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