New legislation in Ohio supports a transformative approach to getting better outcomes for young people, from cradle to career. Senate Bill 208, recently signed by Governor Mike DeWine, includes legislative language to establish regional, place-based partnerships in eight defined geographies. The regional partnerships language in the SB 208 was originally introduced by State Representatives Andrea…
This blog was written by Josh Davis, vice president of policy and partnerships at StriveTogether, and Nichole Dunn, vice president for federal policy at Results for America. As we work toward our 2030 strategic plan to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility, StriveTogether partnered with Results for America; together…
As we work toward our 2030 strategic plan to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility, StriveTogether is collaborating with national policy partners to champion key initiatives. In the lead-up to our annual Cradle to Career Network Convening, we’ll be sharing insights and updates on our policy priorities for the…
As we work toward our 2030 strategic plan to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility, StriveTogether is collaborating with national policy partners to champion key initiatives. In the lead-up to our annual Cradle to Career Convening, we’ll be sharing insights and updates on our policy priorities for the upcoming…
As inflation and economic inequity deepen, too many Americans face financial instability and diminished opportunities. But amid these uncertainties is a path forward with transformative potential: place-based solutions. Place-based partnerships are expanding across the country, fostering economic mobility and creating local solutions to address our most pressing challenges. Now, place-based solutions are gaining more national…
When policies center on young people and families, we pave the way for greater economic mobility in our communities. The 2024 StriveTogether Policy Summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought together more than 150 members of the Cradle to Career Network to learn from experts and from each other. The energy was palpable, as network members…
This guest blog was written by Jen Tolentino, director of local practice at Results for America. Communities across the country — particularly communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic — have committed to an equitable recovery that will not only address the impacts of the pandemic, but decades of racially motivated…
When we shift policies to center young people, we work toward greater economic mobility for our communities. More than 125 members of the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2023 Policy Summit to share how policy change is making a positive impact on the lives of young people. As a…
We are at a pivotal moment in our country and in our work. Thanks to funding available through the American Rescue Plan and more, we have access to resources and the will to not just meet the present moment, but to make significant progress toward addressing racial equity and economic mobility for children and families.…
Home is sacred. Home is safe. Yet as we heard from Matthew Desmond, author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” and Terri Ludwig, president of Ballmer Group Philanthropy at Tuesday’s keynote plenary at the Roots to Rise 2021 Cradle to Career Network Convening, home is, far too often, out of reach…
Blog post co-written by Ritika Sharma Kurup, senior director of learning and activation, and Josh Davis, vice president of policy and partnerships. Changing policies is a powerful way to transform systems to support youth and families of color and those experiencing poverty. To help communities navigate this complicated work, StriveTogether partnered with PolicyLink to gather…
In a year that no one could have predicted, it’s not surprising that we’re still sorting out results from the general election. This history-making election saw a record number of voters cast ballots across the country. It’s just as exciting to see such a great turnout and support for a number of ballot issues supported…