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Partner Interview: Fair Chance Hiring
We recently sat down with the Fair Chance Hiring (FCH) Initiative’s Program Director, Steph Dolan, and co-facilitator, Liana Bran, to talk about the origins of this work, why it’s so important, and what impact it’s had to date.
We’ve Done This Before: What Portfolio Districts Can Teach States About Building School Choice Systems
A thought piece for practitioners, policymakers, and funders navigating the next era of American education.
Eight Community Engagement Practices That Facilitate Stronger Decision-Making
At Afton, we think of community engagement as the process of collaborating with impacted groups to ensure they influence the decisions that will ultimately affect them. It’s part of living out our values to center the human experience, collaborate inclusively, and prioritize justice. In fact, it’s core to everything we do.
Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: Connecting the Dots from Field Input to Costs
A practical guide to engaging families and providers in ways that actually shape your CCDF rates.
Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: What is “Alternative Methodology,” and Should We Do It?
Understanding the difference between Narrow Cost Analysis and Alternative Methodology, and how to choose the right path for your state.