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NYEC's WIA Side-by-Side - October 2007 (Members Only)
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Updated WIA side-by-side comparing H.R. 3747 (introduced by the House Ed & Labor Republicans in Oct. 2007), S. 1021 (passed by the Senate in 2006), existing WIA law, and NYEC's reauthorization recommendations. 10/8/2007 |
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NYEC Letter to Senate Appropriators asking that they oppose rescission in Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Approps bill - Sept. 2007
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NYEC Letter to Senate Appropriators asking that they oppose the inclusion of any rescision in the Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations bill, in anticipation of the Senate vote. - 9/14/2007 |
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NYEC & CLASP NCLB Recommendations - Sept. 2007
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On September 11, NYEC and the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) issued "Recommendations to Improve No Child Left Behind for Struggling Students and Disconnected Youth" by Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt, Linda Harris, Mala Thakur, and Jonathan Larsen. Every day, an estimated 2,500 students across the nation drop out of high school. While the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has succeeded in bringing to light the disparities that exist in our education system, it has failed to shine a light and provide solutions to the pressing problem of high school dropouts. These recommendations--by CLASP and the National Youth Employment Coalition--focus on how the resources in NCLB can be used to ensure that these youth have access to systems, support, and funding to attain a viable education that prepares them for future learning opportunities and the world of work. 8 pages.
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Whats a Youngster to Do? The Education and Labor Market Plight of Youth in High-Poverty Communities (Aug 2005)
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By Linda Harris. Statistics show that many young adults in economically distressed communities are being left behind in educational systems and in the job market. This article highlights the magnitude of distress in selected communities and outlines a set of considerations for policy-making and action at the national and community level. Pub No. 05-40. 9 pages. August 2005. Pub No. 05-40. 9 pages. 8/19/2005 |
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NYEC Submits Sign-On Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Regarding Proposed WIA Rescission - July 2007
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Letter to members of the House Appropriations Committee expressing opposition to the rescission of $335 million of WIA carryover funds. The final letter included 69 organizations signed on in support. 7/18/07 |
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What Matters for Staying On-Track and Graduating in Chicago Public Schools
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In this research report, CCSR authors Elaine Allensworth and John Q. Easton look into the elements of course performance that predict whether students will graduate and suggest what schools and families can do to keep more teens in school. Building on earlier CCSR research of ā??on-track indicatorsā?Ģ that demonstrated a connection between failing freshman classes and dropping out, the authors found that a number of freshman-year factors can be used to predict high school graduation such as grades and attendance. The authors also examine how school practices affect studentsā?? grades, failure rates and attendance. Students' grades and attendance are particularly better than expected in schools characterized by two featuresā??supportive relationships between teachers and students, and a perception among students that the work they are doing in high school is preparing them for the future. (July 2007) |
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State and District-Level Support for Successful Transitions into High School (May 2007)
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This policy brief examines how some states and districts are currently easing the transition into high school for students. Initiatives in Indiana; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Virginia; Georgia; Minnesota; California; New York; and South Carolina are described. Some of these initiatives include statewide longitudinal data systems, Talent Development high school model, graduation coaching, small learning communities, dropout prevention, career guidance, and Career Academies. (May 2007) |
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Thank you letter to Rep. Barbara Lee for her support of WIA Youth Activities & Youthful Offender Programs - May 2007
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NYEC thank you letter to Rep. Barbara Lee for her support of WIA Youth Activities & Youthful Offender Programs at the April 26 hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, & Education. - 5/1/2007 |
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Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies (April, 2007)
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This report first provides an overview of the youth population and the increasing complexity of transitioning to adulthood for all adolescents. It also provides a separate discussion of the concept of disconnectedness, as well as the protective
factors youth can develop during childhood and adolescence that can mitigate poor outcomes. Further, the report describes the evolution of federal youth policy, focusing on three time periods, and provides a brief overview of current federal programs targeted at vulnerable youth. The report then discusses the challenges of coordinating federal programs for youth, as well as federal legislation and initiatives that promote coordination among federal agencies and support programs with a positive youth development focus. Order Code RL33975. Author: Adrienne L. Fernandes. April 24, 2007. Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress. |
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NYEC Letter to Congress Regarding FY 2008 Admin Budget and FY 2008 Appropriations - April 2007
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General 2007 letter to lawmakers opposing the Administration's FY 2008 Budget and asking for increased FY 2008 appropriations for WIA, Youthful Offenders, and YouthBuild programs. 4/10/2007 |
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