Tool Kit Shows Apprenticeship Programs How to Advance Equity A tool kit explores how apprenticeship programs can promote equitable outcomes for youth and young adults who have been historically marginalized by education and workforce systems. Review the tool kit to learn more. Read More
Report Shares Benefits of Engaging Adolescents in Research and Evaluation Projects A new guide outlines ways for foundations and other funders to improve the quality of their grantees' research by forging partnerships between youth and adults. Read More
More Than 3 Million Students Have Repeated a Grade In 2015-2016, 7% of kids nationwide had been held back at least once in school. Read More
Webinar: Strategies for Helping Young Fathers A webinar, hosted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Center for Urban Families, discussed recommendations for advancing program strategies and policies to help young fathers thrive. View the presentation. Read More
The Role of Community College in Connecting Students to Careers Two new resources explore the value of community colleges in helping young people thrive. Learn more. Read More
More Than 850 Juvenile Justice Professionals Take Equity Challenge More than 850 juvenile justice professionals dug into the root causes of racial and ethnic disparities in the system by taking part the 21-Day Equity Habit-Building Challenge. Read More
Pandemic Learning Loss and Its Effects on the Economy and Young People's Futures Learn about the negative impact of COVID-19 on education. Explore key findings on learning loss resulting from the pandemic with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
Foundation Calls for Grant Proposals to Support Baltimore Children and Families Direct service organizations in Baltimore City may receive grants of up to $20,000 for summertime youth activities and programs. Read More
Helping Adult Learners Find Careers and Economic Opportunity While most jobs require some college or postsecondary training, nearly 23 million Americans older than age 25 lack a high school degree or equivalent credential. The good news? Career pathway programs — which combine adult learning and job training — can help. Read More
Report Identifies and Explores Home Visiting Programs for Justice-Involved Parents Home visiting programs that partner with justice system-involved parents are gaining attention — and rightfully so. A growing body of research suggests that these initiatives are uniquely positioned to support the parents they serve. Read More