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This blog is part of Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s 2Gen Level Up series. Ascend challenged organizations that work with and/or on behalf of childr...
BlogMarch 31, 2021
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Ascend at the Aspen Institute is outraged and deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Atlanta, GA that took the...
BlogMarch 23, 2021
As the Biden Administration and other policy leaders seek our counsel about the best way to build back better for children post-pandemic, let’s back...
BlogMarch 4, 2021
Black History Month is a time for celebration and an intentional moment to pay tribute to generations of Black Americans who have contributed to our s...
BlogFebruary 26, 2021
In the last year, families have endured and adapted to myriad unknowns, and too often they’ve had to figure it out without basic support and resourc...
BlogFebruary 8, 2021
Ascend is pleased to announce the six winning organizations of the 2Gen Level Up Competition & Prize. In October, as part of 2Gen Level ...
BlogJanuary 25, 2021