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America Forward Coalition Members Step up — October 2022

Every month, 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. BellXCel BellXcel is dedicated to
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America Forward Statement on Recent DACA Ruling

Following the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' recent decision ordering a lower court to review proposed changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, America Forward issued the following statement: “The recent ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals leaves hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients in continued limbo – unsure of their ultimate legal
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America Forward Submits Comments on Proposed Title IX Regulations

Early this summer, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released an official proposal to update the regulations implementing Title IX, the Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. According to ED, the purpose of the proposed updates to the regulations is to "better align the Title IX regulatory requirements with
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America Forward Coalition Members Step up — August 2022

Every month, 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. Tech Goes Home Tech Goes
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Biden-Harris Administration Signals Critical Focus on Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

Our country is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis among young people. The  isolation and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a deeply negative impact on the well-being of young people in particular. Late last month, after pointing to the crisis during his first State of the Union, President Biden and his Administration announced two new, significant actions
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America Forward Congratulates Shirley Sagawa on Confirmation to AmeriCorps Board of Directors

On Friday, August 5, America Forward released the following statement congratulating America Forward Advisory Board member Shirley Sagawa on her confirmation to the AmeriCorps Board of Directors: “There are few people in America as dedicated to expanding and strengthening national service as Shirley Sagawa. Shirley’s career has been defined by an indefatigable commitment to ensuring that service is a cornerstone
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up – July 2022

Every month, 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. Reading Partners To make sure
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America Forward Coalition Members Step up — June 2022

Every month, 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. American Student Assistance In support
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Statement on Violence at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Nineteen students and two teachers went to school in Uvalde, Texas yesterday and were murdered in yet another horrific act of gun violence. We join the Uvalde community and people all around the country in mourning the 21 lives cut short, and our hearts ache for the parents, family members, friends, and loved ones experiencing such unfathomable grief.  It has
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Critical Priorities in the Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Budget

Less than two months after President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 omnibus appropriations legislation, Congress is back to the negotiating table, hammering out FY2023 funding bills.  As our communities continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal appropriators have the opportunity to make investments that both complement and build on the infusion of resources that states and communities
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