college readiness
Monday October 1, 2012
Reengaging Disconnected Youth: Keys to Success from National Leaders
by Kathryn YoungRamean Clowney, an incredible 19-year old from Philadelphia who was formerly disengaged from school, was one of several members of the new National Council of Young Leaders to testify at last month’s Opportunity Nation Summit. He shared that one major reason for his success today is the Philadelphia Youth Network and One Bright Ray Fairhill...
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery
Wednesday September 12, 2012
Adult Literacy: Making the Connection
by Rachel Pleasants McDonnellThis week is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. JFF applauds its organizer, the National Coalition for Literacy, for drawing the connection between adult literacy and economic stability. We too are committed to helping adults gain the education they need to achieve financial independence and support their families and are staunch...
Thursday September 6, 2012
Moving Beyond Small Upticks in Achievement
by Alfred W. TatumAs a participant in this year’s Black Male Summit at the U.S. Department of Education, I was impressed by the wide range of perspectives offered to structure and protect equitable academic and social pathways for African-American males in the United States. I was also impressed by the tone of the conversation. The focus on African-American males...