This budget would undermine economic security for students & workers by slashing, cutting, and/or eliminating student aid & workforce development programs.

CLASP's report was cited in this article about the disheartening state of affairs for high school students in urban districts.

Earlier this summer, SchoolHouse Connection hosted “Voices of Youth: A Discussion on Education, Resilience, Homelessness, and Hope” in partnership with Senators Patty Murray and Lisa Murkowski.

Kisha Bird participated in a podcast episode discussing the role of public policy in achieving education equity.

CLASP is marking the 35th anniversary of the landmark Plyler v. Doe decision as well as the 5th anniversary of the introduction of the DACA program, both of which have helped advance civil rights in our public education system and promote economic progress.

Young adults living in poverty face many “go throughs”: experiences of structural disadvantage and trauma that affect educational, economic, and other life outcomes. They frequently “get through” these challenges without formal mental health supports, relying on community-based programs and peer networks.

Young adults living in poverty experience structural disadvantage and trauma that affect educational, economic, and other life outcomes.

This infographic shares the ways that young people who participated in CLASP's youth focus groups described mental health and wellbeing.

This infographic presents some key findings on the intersection of young adult mental health and poverty.

Kisha Bird presented Gatekeeper Credentials: The Changing Landscape of High School Equivalency: Exploring the Implications for Access and Equity for Youth at the National Youth Employment Coalition Members Forum.