am delighted to share a love note in the form of Ascend’s 2023 Impact and Inspiration Report. In it, you will see how by making the most of the capital we have – intellectual, human, social and financial
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“It was a stressful situation,” she says of juggling school, caring for her children, and charging batteries to keep the lights on. “I knew I needed to find a better opportunity for my kids.” Savannah started looking for another housing option. She needed someplace safe with access to good schools for her children and other
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In July, Ascend at the Aspen Institute hosted the Postsecondary Leadership Circle Activation Fund Midpoint Convening at Montgomery College.
Beliefs Confirmed: Leaders Who Truly Care About Student Parent Success Read More »
We surveyed current Ascend Network Partner organizations to gain insights about the impact of their Network participation and the influence that taking a 2Gen approach has had on outcomes for children and families.
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Ascend at the Aspen Institute released the landmark Building Evidence Together For A Better Tomorrow report today as researchers, state and local administrators, practitioners, and federal officials and policymakers gather for the 22nd Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.
New Guidance Aims to Help Organizations Work Effectively with Parents Read More »
Today, the Aspen Institute announced its 2024 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows, 22 leaders from across the United States who are transforming systems so that our youngest children and families can thrive.
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