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US Education Policy

1 in 5: Ascend's Student Parent Podcast

In a podcast series presented by Ascend at the Aspen Institute, David Croom is featured alongside vivid profiles of students who are parents pursuing their education while raising a family and working: 1 in 5 Student Parent Podcast.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

05.25.2021
Community Development

Leaders in Trauma-Informed Care Share Wisdom at CII Conference

As part of a Children's Institute national virtual conference, Sarah Haight joined a panel of prestigious national leaders to discuss personal reflections and how to better understand, serve, and support families through trauma-informed policies and practices.

BY Sarah Haight

Of Interest

05.13.2021
Economic Development

Ascend Together Webcast Series

In a new webcast series presented by Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Anne Mosle will host conversations with various partners to delve into relevant stories and emerging policy solutions for creating more equitable pathways for children and families: #AscendTogether Webcast Series

BY Anne Mosle

Of Interest

04.27.2021
Employment and Jobs

To Build Back Better, Job Quality Is the Key

We must build an economy where people can work with dignity, support themselves and their loved ones, and contribute to a healthy and thriving society.

BY Maureen Conway & 3 more

Publication

04.14.2021
Family Finances

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact On Families

In a Comcast Newsmakers segment, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims offers insight into policies and practices that unlock prosperity for families who have faced additional stress and mental health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic: The COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact On Families.

BY Marjorie Sims

Of Interest

02.26.2021
Criminal Law and Justice

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

AGLN fellows discussed their experiences confronting injustice in the world and their perspectives on what we owe to each other.

BY Aspen Global Leadership Network

Blog Post

08.28.2020
US Economy

Economists on Equitable COVID Recovery

Aspen Economic Strategy Group Director Melissa Kearney, Howard University Economics Professor William Spriggs, and UnidosUS Chief Operating Officer Sonia M. Pérez

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

08.05.2020
US Economy

Hurst Lecture Series: Emerging from the COVID-19 Crisis as a More Resilient Society

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crisis have presented the nation with a once-in-a-generation challe ...

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

08.05.2020
US Government

Domestic Policy Experts on COVID Recovery

Melody Barnes, former director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and John Bridgeland, CEO of Civic

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

07.22.2020
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