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Findings are now available from the Power of Us survey, a first-of-its-kind national study that provided insights into the youth fields workforce. Over 10,000 youth professionals participated in this survey, which was created by The American Institutes of Research (AIR) and supported by The Wallace Foundation to set a baseline understanding of the youth workforce that could inform policy, practice, and future research. Findings span four areas: career pathways, professional learning, professional wellbeing, and compensation. Access the full report and supplemental materials on The Wallace Foundation website. 

Are you looking for new support and resources for your college access programming? The Coalition for College and Schoolhouse.world have developed College Admissions Workshops, a new, scalable model for free college access support. These free, virtual, small group workshops led by trained college students are designed to help high school students make progress through the college search, application, and financial aid process. Join the Coalition for College team on May 6, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM for an info session through which you can see sample curricula, learn more about scheduling and format, learn about how the workshops can enhance your current programming, and more. Sign up for the upcoming info session via this registration form. 

Stoop Stories and Henry Street Settlement are hosting Street Games Festival on May 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Sol Lain Park in the Lower East Side. This free intergenerational community festival invites participants to step back into the golden days of stoop life and street games. Older and younger adults will teach the games that they grew up with. Get ready for box ball, double dutch, hopscotch, dominos, music, raffles, and more. RSVP via the Stoop Stories website. 

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) launched the 2025 cycle of their New Champions Fund opportunity, an unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support leaders of color, or allies of the equity in education movement, who are actively working to support students with disabilities. In addition to a $35,000 grant and mentorship to accomplish strategic goals, the recipients will have opportunities to spotlight their work on a national level through media, podcasts, webinars, and national events. Learn more and apply online by April 30, 2025.