Active Policy Solutions, Terri Lakowski [CEO]

08/28/2026

According to a new report from Ellucian, 56% of current college students are working full-time while they pursue their degrees. That figure rises to 62% among first-generation students, and 72% for students at HBCUs and MSIs. The report also found that many students face heavy financial pressures, with 58% saying they are forced to choose between paying for college and covering their basic needs.

Today’s college student increasingly looks nothing like the traditional image of a full-time undergrad living on campus and studying between classes. According to Ellucian’s newly released third annual Student Voice Report, 56% of current college students now work full-time jobs while pursuing t...

08/27/2026

This recent case study by Teaching Matters looks at how their partnership with New York City’s School District 6 helped strengthen instructional practice across 38 schools and contributed to an 8.3 percentage point increase in grades 3-5 ELA proficiency in one year.

A new case study from Teaching Matters and NYC Community School District 6 shows what coaching-driven implementation looks like when it works. When New York City Public Schools launched NYC Reads, every district faced the same challenge: turning a system-level mandate into meaningful change in the c...

08/26/2026

Today is Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the August 26, 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Congresswoman Bella Abzug first introduced a Women’s Equality Day proclamation in 1971, and APS is proud to honor her legacy and that of the many women who led the fight toward equality.

History of Women's Equality Day In 1973, Congresswoman Bella Abzug, one of just 16 women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives at the time, championed legislation designating August 26 as Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the certification of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutiona...

08/25/2026

As the fall season ramps up for our client Girls on the Run International, this post looks at the top five reasons why parents should sign their daughters up to participate in GOTR’s physical activity-based youth development programming, which is specifically designed to help girls thrive.

Discover five reasons parents from coast to coast would recommend you sign your daughter up for Girls on the Run.

08/24/2026

Tomorrow, August 25, Inside Higher Ed is hosting a free webinar at 2 pm ET to discuss its recent report, “Higher Ed's Big Restructuring: Adapting to the Era of the Modern Learner.” The panel will explore how schools are moving beyond incremental change to rethink academic programs, learner pathways, technology, workforce partnerships and the student experience.

Captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing is provided by Ai-Media for all Inside Higher Ed webcasts. Transcripts available upon request.

08/21/2026

On Tuesday, August 25, Mental Health America is hosting a webinar on supporting military families through transitions at 1 pm ET. This event will provide caregivers with tools to manage the emotional cycle of military family transitions, techniques for staying connected during separations, managing re-entry when service members return home, and building stronger support systems.

Military life is defined by changes—deployment, reintegration, and PCSing (Permanent Change of Station). Each phase brings a unique set of transitions and challenges that can affect children’s emotional well-being and mental health. This webinar provides caregivers with tools to manage the emoti...

08/20/2026

Check out this episode of our client NIAAA - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association's Pulse podcast, which does a deep dive into bringing the core principles of high school athletic departments to life.

NIAAA Pulse: The Beat of Interscholastic Athletics · Episode

08/19/2026

This Higher Ed Dive article looks at the lawsuit filed by a coalition of higher ed organizations against the Trump Administration regarding its plan to institute a new rule that would limit international student visas to four years. https://ow.ly/Jybr50ZBv1R

08/18/2026

APS recently accompanied our client PRO Youth and Families' CEO & President, Staci Anderson, during her visit to Capitol Hill, where we advocated for youth mental wellness support and Staci presented to the Senate Mental Health Caucus, as part of a Congressional Briefing, about making PRO's MindOneSix curriculum available to more youth-serving community members.

08/17/2026

Tomorrow, August 18, National Network For Youth is hosting a webinar, “Building Employment Pathways for Youth Experiencing Homelessness,” from 2-3 pm ET. This session will explore the key findings and recommendations from NN4Y’s latest policy brief on employment pathways for youth experiencing homelessness and discuss potential policy solutions.

Employment is a critical pathway to long-term stability, but for too many young people experiencing homelessness, numerous barriers make it difficult to find, secure, and maintain meaningful work. Join NN4Y for a webinar exploring the key findings and recommendations from our latest policy brief on....