Developing Evidence in Programs Serving Young People of Color
A new Annie E. Casey Foundation webinar recording unpacks the work of building evidence to show that programs are effectively serving young people of color.
Schools are the gateway to best serving children. The strength of tomorrow’s economy — and the health of tomorrow’s neighborhoods and cities — will depend on the academic opportunities that we are offering young people today.
By promoting programs that create quality educational options for families and young people, communities can provide the services and supports children need to succeed in school and in life.
Unfortunately, a deep and persistent achievement gap exists for students of color. One example: Among eighth graders in public school, 87% of African American kids, 81% of American Indian kids and 80% of Latino kids tested below proficient in math. Among all eighth graders tested, just 67% missed this important academic benchmark.
A new Annie E. Casey Foundation webinar recording unpacks the work of building evidence to show that programs are effectively serving young people of color.
This report focuses on two community colleges and their efforts to build and support equity for students from historically underserved groups. Both institutions were part of the Working Students Success Network, a broader effort — spanning 19 colleges in four states — aimed at providing pathways and integrated services to help low-income working students succeed.
A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation identifies key elements of quality work-based learning programs for youth and young adults.
This post explores statistics at the intersection of education and Generation Z and what the data tells us about this generation of youth and young adults.
How do families with children — and low-income families, in particular — end up living where they do? Sociologists Stefanie DeLuca of Johns Hopkins University and Christine Jang-Trettien of Princeton University set out to answer this very question.
By placing low-income high school seniors of color in paid internships, Urban Alliance provides a path for teens to attain quality jobs in the future. Urban Alliance has successfully transitioned its High School Internship Program to a virtual format during the pandemic.
In Elev8’s hometown of Baltimore, a disproportionate share of these families live in Black communities and include young people participating in remote learning and programming. To bridge this digital divide, the nonprofit has taken matters into its own hands.
With a mission to help schools improve the mental and behavioral health of students, the Pivot to Prevention program — supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — has expanded its offerings to include telehealth tools, as more schools shift to remote learning.
A white paper funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation outlines the many challenges facing on-demand workers — also known as gig or freelance workers — and discusses the ways that state policymakers can support them amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young parents have been hit especially hard by the economic turmoil spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Review a list of resources that aim to assist practitioners and stakeholders in supporting young parents.
