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Wednesday October 3, 2012
Early Wins for Opportunity Youth with the Back on Track Through College Model
by Clare Bertrand“I’ll be the first one attending college from my family. My brothers look up to me and they want to do what I do. Now that I’m attending college, they want to go to college and it makes me happy that they want to because of me.” –Rosa Mendoza, graduate, LA Conservation Corps; college student, Los Angeles Technical College
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery
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
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.