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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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Social Impact Architects To support

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. Michelson 20MM Every student deserves

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. CASEL CASEL has long championed

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. Last Week in Washington President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address to Congress last week, where he discussed the conflict in Ukraine, infrastructure investments, the national mental health crisis