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Bills Introduced in the 117th Congress Addressing Mental Health

Last updated June 28, 2022 . Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R.721/S.1841) ; The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 expands the scope of the Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (AWARE) program to help fund the development of school-based mental health programs and services through the collaborative partnership between education agencies

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Bills Introduced in the 117th Congress Addressing College Access …

WebLast updated August 5, 2022 . Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act (H.R. 6666/S. 3616) ; The bill would, among other things: Require …

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Addressing Student Mental Health: Strategies for Teachers

WebTrauma affects between half and two-thirds of children and youth in the United States, and over 15% of youth ages 12-17 experienced at least one depressive episode …

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Trauma-responsive Educational Practices: Providing Schools with …

WebMost schools are not equipped to handle the mental health crisis facing our young people. “While most districts did have a school counselor in the 2020-21 school …

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COVID-19 Learning Gap: Opportunities for Educational Re-invention

WebThe American Rescue Plan devotes nearly $2.6 billion in grants to states to support elementary and secondary education students with disabilities. $535 million from …

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How COVID-19 Affects Mental Health Disparities for Vulnerable …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is taking a terrible toll on the health and well-being of youth and young adults. Already alarming rates of depression, suicide, and anxiety are …

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Food for Thought: How Schools Can Play a Role in Children’s Health

WebFood insecurity and childhood hunger can play a critical role in students’ learning. Although federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …

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Programs Versus Practices: What’s the “What” in What Works

WebThe two currently available PLC guides – on teaching academic content and literacy to English learners and beginning reading – include handouts, activities, videos, …

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Policy and Legislation American Youth Policy Forum

Web21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) 21st CCLC provides federal funds to support afterschool, summer, and out-of-school time learning …

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Missions & Vision

WebMission. AYPF’s mission is to educate, engage, and inform policymakers, practitioners, and researchers about education, youth, and workforce policies to improve the lives and …

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State-Level Policies

WebState-Level Policies. AYPF analyzes how states implement various provisions of federal law and their impact on traditionally underserved youth. In particular, we are interested in …

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How and Why Child Abuse Goes Undetected and What We Can …

WebIn the US specifically, it is estimated that by age 18, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 8 boys will have been sexually abused. 1 in 20 children are physically abused. Children are …

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The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and …

WebThe Impact. To date, the United States has over 2.5 million reported COVID-19 cases and more than 128,000 deaths. Regrettably, these startling numbers do not …

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Pipeline Programs: How They Contribute to College and Career …

WebAiming to demystifying what it means to go to and be in college, pipeline programs are a critical part of a college’s outreach and inclusion strategies. Pipeline …

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Justice-Involved Youth

WebOn any given day, there are approximately 60,000 incarcerated youth. National educational and workforce data on currently and formerly incarcerated youth is limited, but many …

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The Impact of Expanded Learning Time: The After-School …

WebOverview The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), in partnership with the Coalition for Building After School Systems (CBASS), led a study tour for Congressional staff and …

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Food for Thought: How Food Insecurity Affects a Child’s Education

WebFood-insecure children and teenagers have been shown to miss school more frequently, and are more likely to repeat a grade than food-secure children. Food …

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Examining Strategies to Improve the Use of Research Evidence in …

WebAlex Morales is President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Bureau of Southern California, a non-profit leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse, mental …

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Replicating Success: Cuny’s Accelerated Study In Associate …

WebThis webinar highlighted the City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study In Associate Programs (ASAP).

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Newark, NJ and New York City: Re-engaging Disconnected Youth …

WebPresentation by Newark Mayor Cory Booker Led by a dynamic, young mayor, Newark has engaged in a number of innovative reforms since Mayor Cory Booker took office in July …

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Opportunity Youth

WebWho are Opportunity Youth? 4.9 million youth ages 16-24 were not in school or working in 2015. 41% live in a poor household compared to 27% of youth who are in school or …

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Better Together Case Clinic: Messaging and Branding

WebThis webinar provided the opportunity for “Better Together” cities to interact with national experts and local communities that have engaged in the critical work of building …

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