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Public School Graduates and Dropouts from the Common Core of Data: School Year 2009-10 (First Glance)
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This report presents the number of high school completers and the dropout data for grades 9-12 for public schools in school year 2009-10 |
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Non-Traditional Student and Single Parent Accessibility Self-Assessment for Colleges and Universities
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This new self-assessment
tool by Women Employed allows colleges and universities to evaluate whether
internal policies and programs are sensitive to the needs of non-traditional
and parenting students, providing them with the support they need to complete their
certificate or degree program.
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December 2012 Youth Unemployment Report
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This report summarizes data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Employment Situation - December 2012" by focusing on the informantion relevant to youth and young adult populations. |
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Alliance for Excellent Education Slides from Federal Student Aid Webinar
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This deck of slides are from the Alliance for Excellent Education for a December 17, 2012 webinar on the Federal Student Aid System. |
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Portable, Stackable Credentials: A New Education Model for Industry-Specific Career Pathways
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The paper, released by the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation in November 2012, examines some of the new models being invented by innovators in education, business, and the government. It also inclides a call to action for educational institutions, employers, and policymakers to come together to build on these beginnings and design a system of portable, stackable credentials embedded in transparent, more easily navigable career pathways. |
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Sample Member Letter on Sequestration- November 2012
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This is a template letter for people to write in to their Representatives and/or Senators regarding the sequestration on federal funding that is set for implementation in Janurary 2013 |
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Sequestration and Its Implications for Youth Programming - NYEC Issue Brief
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This issue brief, released by NYEC in November 2012, discusses the origins of the sequestration of federal funding that is set for implementation in Janurary 2013. It also outlines the funding that will be affected and how, with a parituclar focus on youth-oriented activities. |
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Preparing for the New GED Test: What to Consider before 2014
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This brief, released by the Working in the fall of 2012, provides and overview of the GED test and a primer outlining the changes that will be made for 2014 and offers ways states can prepare for them. It also describes alternatives to attining a high school equivalency diploma (HSED). Finally, the report summarizes actions staets need to take to ensure that those with the most need and least resrouces, are not shut out of the education system. |
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FY 2013 Federal Budget Side-By-Side Analysis
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This analysis compares the federal budget for fiscal year 2013 with past years in terms of the funding to key programs and activities that are relevant to youth development, education, and workfroce development. |
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DREAM ACT Handout June 2012 - Youth Advocacy Guide
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This handout outlines the history as well as more current activities and proposals regarding establishing a degree of non-immigrant status for illegal immigrants. Also includes guiding questions to help youth and young adults critically think about immigration reform. |
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