OST Call Series: Ready for Now: Approaching Learning with Science, Equity, and Multi-Sector Collaboration

June 19, 2020

Resources:

• Science of Learning and Development Alliance
• The Science of Learning and Development in Afterschool Systems and Settings - American Institutes for Research
• The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth (webinar) - National Academies
• Building Partnerships in Support of Where, When, and How Learning Happens - National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development
• Summer. Learning. Loss. Leadership. - Karen Pittman, Deborah Moroney, David Osher, Hal Smith and Merita Irby
• What Happens When Out-of-School Time is All the Time? - Karen Pittman
• The Promise of Building Equitable Ecosystems for Learning - Urban Education Journal
• Youth Fields Workforce Survey - American Institutes for Research
• Youth Workers’ Experience During the COVID-19
• Pandemic Survey Results Report - University of Pittsburgh School of Education and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time

Speakers:

• Deborah Moroney, Ph.D., Managing Director, American Institutes for Research
• Karen Pittman, Co-Founder, President and CEO, The Forum for Youth Investment
• Hal Smith, Senior Vice President, Education, Youth Development & Health, National Urban League
• Merita Irby, Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, The Forum for Youth Investment
• Moderator: Terri Ferinde, Partner, Collaborative Communications Group.

Learning is happening. In every relationship, in every context, in every moment, there’s the potential opportunity for young people to grow and develop or not. As communities consider options to re-engage with children and youth broadly, the moment is now to step up for equity and supports essential for all youth to thrive, in ways not imagined before, informed by science and grounded in practice. Leaders from The Readiness Projects--including the Forum for Youth Investment, the National Urban League and the American Institutes for Research--will share their approach to sparking connections and collaboration across the youth fields. Join in to explore ideas and discuss the role of philanthropy in supporting young people’s development.