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In this practical guide, we highlight four key areas to consider when building a system of supports and opportunities that addresses young people's unique needs, including those with learning differences. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, one in five children experience learning and attention issues with only a small portion of these children receiving formal diagnoses. Our research examines strategies for creating high-quality programs and services that are responsive to the needs of all young people, including those with learning differences. Key areas for

Written in partnership with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, this case applies a mayoral perspective to explore cross-sector collaboration, governance, and the changes in Louisville, KY that were made to help support children and families. Access the full case here.

Written in partnership with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, this teaching note accompanies a case that applies a mayoral perspective to explore cross-sector collaboration, governance, and the changes in Louisville, KY that were made to help support children and families. Access the full article here.

Co-developed by the Children’s Funding Project, The Forum for Youth Investment, and EdRedesign, this toolkit is designed to equip mayors and their staff with practical information and resourceson to launch a children's cabinet in their local community. with practical information and resources to launch a children’s cabinet in their local community. In particular, the toolkit is intended to help mayors accomplish the goals outlined in the EdRedesign’s By All Means (BAM) Measures of Success framework “Committed Leadership” indicator by guiding them through the process of developing a children’s

This report shares EdRedesign’s latest thinking, based on our research, about the key design elements of Success Planning; highlights lessons learned so far; and gives examples of what personalized supports and opportunities look like and the range of approaches. The publication builds on our initial report, Success Plans: Promising Tools for Customizing Student Supports and Opportunities. View the executive summary for a concise overview and key takeaways. Access the full article here.

The new expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an unprecedented effort by the federal government to reduce poverty and improve the lives of children by providing stabilizing financial support for families. However, two key groups eligible for the credit may face challenges receiving it: those who do not earn enough to file taxes and families with mixed-immigration status. Children's Cabinets and other collaborative action initiatives can serve an important role in overcoming obstacles. This guide provides information about how Cabinets and similar efforts can ensure that all eligible families

This guide is intended to support Children's Cabinets in moving from intention to action by embedding racial equity into their work. We have gathered materials from organizations leading the way in advancing racial equity in a number of key areas.These include creating a shared understanding of systemic racism; community engagement; communications and messaging; and data and measurement. Access the full article here.

This executive summary accompanies our report, which explores initial lessons from our By All Means communities and examines what elements enable and accelerate cross-sector collaboration, as well as what challenges impede it. The study includes interviews with key leaders and cabinet members in each community and a review of relevant documents and materials. Access the full article here.