August 2020

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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AF Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (8/25)

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.   Advancing Whole Learner Education   Last week, Arizona State Representative Jennifer Longdon (D-Phoenix) penned an op-ed in the Tucson Sun advocating to incorporate whole learner approaches to learning into fall plans, as
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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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Key America Priorities Included in FY21 House LHHS Funding Legislation

Late last month, the House of Representatives passed a six-bill appropriations “minibus” that included Fiscal Year 2021 funding for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. Throughout the appropriations process, America Forward advocated for funding decisions that would help advance equity, support innovation, increase efficiency, and reward results; America Forward summarized several Coalition funding priorities in a letter to key
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AF Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (8/10)

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.   This Week at America Forward Letter: Support for Child Care in COVID-19 Relief Last week, America Forward joined with several other organizations to send a letter to President Trump, urging the White
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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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