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American Youth Policy Forum Joins Children’s Defense Fund. Learn more at aypf.org/blog/american-youth…

The @NewDeal4Youth Hill briefing was powerful! Absolutely loved the energy and wisdom these young people brought. Let's find more ways for young people to lead in the policymaking process.

Teaching the truth has made an impact for generations. We must carry on! #TeachTruth #FreedomSchools

"Liberty and Justice For Who?" @teachingchange @ZinnEdProject #TeachTruth

Bay Area friends - Our wonderful partner, @llasf (Life Learning Academy), is hiring. If you're in the market for meaningful, education- related work, check out their openings: lnkd.in/gRhh72u8

Join the Teach Truth Day of Action June 10! By coming together, we will accentuate the need for policies that ensure safe, affirming, and welcoming schools and the freedom to learn for our children—across race, place, & gender identities. @teachingchange zinnedproject.org/news/teach…

We're hiring! AYPF seeks an intelligent, strategic, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and motivated professional to join our staff to serve as Policy and Programs Associate. aypf.org/about-us/employment…

May 24 @ 3:30pm ET - Join the @USDOL Division of Youth Services for a webinar to review the Youth Training and Employment Guidance Letter 09-22. #youthemployment #WIOA workforcegps.org/events/2023…

"We must discuss ways to create physically safe and emotionally supportive school environments for all students. A good start would be for schools to adopt evidence-based approaches such as restorative justice..." #education #schoolclimate edtrust.org/the-equity-line/…

The #JJDPAmatters: It helps keep kids and communities safe. Programs funded through Title II like MST can save $13 for every $1 invested. Don't cut what works for kids. #budget #dontcutkids

Join @Hunt_Institute for a conversation around the mental health challenges students are facing in and out of the classroom, and steps being taken across the country to ensure students have access to meaningful mental health services. April 20 @ 2pm ET us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics is hosting a webinar TODAY at 3pm ET. Register at: ed-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/r… #education #students

Don't miss it - this Thursday! Join us for an interactive discussion on how to meaningfully engage young people in policymaking at the federal level. Register at aypf.org/event/youth-as-expe… #youthvoice #youthengagement #policy

For policies to reflect the strengths and realities of our young people and achieve positive outcomes, young people must actually be included in these policy conversations. REGISTER NOW for our Capitol Hill Forum on March 30! aypf.org/event/youth-as-expe… #youthvoice #federalpolicy

Join us to explore specific, practical approaches to sustained and meaningful engagement with young people! aypf.org/event/youth-as-expe… #YOUTH #POLICY

Join us on March 30! A young advocate, Hill staffer, and renowned researcher will share from their experiences and expertise about how to engage young people at the federal level. aypf.org/event/youth-as-expe… #youthengagement #policymaking #livedexperience

"If you want to know if a program [or policy] is working, it's important to ask the [young] people it is designed to serve." - Chapin Hall interviews Youth participants in LifeSet (IL) - model developed by @youthvillages. chapinhall.org/research/life… #youthvoice #engageyouth

So grateful to be part of @USDOL's Youth Employment Works launch! Thanks for sharing your great insights @TheNYEC @YouthBuildUSA @leagueofcities @TheNJCA!

Let's come together to define a vision and follow up with meaningful action to develop equitable pathways to adulthood. AYPF, @CLASP_DC, @TheNYEC, and @TheCorpsNetwork are coming together to launch nayyaa.org. Join us! #NAYYAA #OpportunityYouth #YouthEconomicJustice