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In 2021, Ascend announced six recipients of the Aspen Policy Acceleration Partnership (PAP) grants, an effort to support cities, counties, and states ...
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Research suggests that two-generation (2Gen) approaches can help interrupt the economic and social barriers to many families’ economic mobility ...
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To transform the early childhood development field, we need bold leadership that is able to chart a new future, one that is grounded in equity and cen...
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For policies and programs to be effective, it is essential to listen to the voices, perspectives, and language of people whose lives are most impacted...
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For policies and programs to be effective, it is essential to listen to the voices, perspectives, and language of people whose lives are most impacted...
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For policies and programs to be effective, it is essential to listen to the voices, perspectives, and language of people whose lives are most impacted...