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to influence system and policy changes that reflect the priorities of families with children ages 0-8. Read SPR’s midpoint evaluation learnings on the Families Lead California initiative here: heisingsimons.app.box.com/s/qzafi8t6evnl….

As families across California continue to navigate a host of social and economic stressors, the @HSFdn Families Lead California initiative seeks to support community-based organizations that strengthen the pipeline of diverse parent leaders and to build their power

Today, SPR presented learnings from our LASG evaluation with @educationnw during @CCEECA's Professional Learning Network session in Sacramento.

The $50 million Learning Acceleration System Grant (LASG) builds systems and capacity to provide California educators with professional learning in evidence-based strategies to accelerate student learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic and extended periods of remote instruction have contributed to lost instructional time for many California students.

Last year, SPR & Eternal Knot Evaluation released our report documenting the innovation & resiliency of those on the front lines combatting anti-AAPI hate in Oakland, Chicago, & NYC with support from @taaforg. Read learnings from our asset- and community-based evaluation here:

Thread: As #AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we encourage all to continue celebrating the rich tapestry of AAPI communities and support the fight for both equity and justice.

M. Negoita @Social_Policy and A. Goger @BrookingsMetro find a sweet spot for medium-sized businesses for benefits from an employee training program. Negoita describes their EDQ-published research in a new video for @EDQ_Journal @SAGEJournals. upjohn.org/publications/e…

SPR is hiring! We are seeking to add an Associate to our Workforce Development and Human Service Division’s Technical Assistance team. Sound like you or someone you know? Check out the job description on our website here: sprajobs.applytojob.com/apply/5ZrrXlhc…

TAAF partnered with Eternal Knot Evaluation and @SocialPolicyRes to share "On the Front Lines of Hate: Regional Anti-AAPI Hate Approaches," focusing on the practices AAPI-focused organizations have implemented to combat hate across the country. Read more: taaf.org/project/on-the…

.@AARPpolicy's report by Senior Policy Advisor @livi_dean and @Social_Policy addresses four federal policy options that build on documented successful efforts to improve #SNAP access and participation among eligible older adults. spr.ly/6019PbLub

It’s Day 2 at the #JobQualityAcademy! Today we’re digging into #workervoice and #employermodels with @AFLCIO & @SHRM. #Gratitude to @jfftweets @Social_Policy @usdol & 16 #JobQuality teams!

The #JobQualityAcademy is underway! @USDOL @jfftweets @Social_Policy @JVSBayArea @WorkforceInvest @AFLCIO @SHRM. 16 teams from ear and far committed to good jobs for everyone. #jobquality

SPR’s own @OliverStabbe is quoted in today’s Washington Post, sharing his perspective on the discourse among members of LGBTQIA+ and Deaf/Hard of hearing communities about #language and #identity. Click here to learn more about how ASL is evolving: lnkd.in/gd8hCVYg

The Academy seeks to curate and share field-level knowledge, tools, and expertise so that teams from across the country can build job quality into their policies and programs. The Academy will convene in Washington, D.C. from 6/28-6/30.

Looking forward to next week’s Job Quality Academy Summit in DC! Sponsored by @USDOL, we are thrilled to work with a host of partners on this effort, including @jfftweets, @WorkforceInvest, JVS, @SHRM, @FamiliesWorkers & others.

The Academy, designed and operated by @USDOL in partnership with @jfftweets and other national partners, presents a unique opportunity to help the #workforce system focus on enhancing good jobs and opportunities for workers.

As an ESOP ourselves, we'd love some more company/ies! 😉 Great event @AspenJobQuality @AspenPIE! #EmployeeOwnershipIdeasForum2023 Join for the today's program: aspeninstitute.org/events/employe…

What is a true quality job? SPR supported @IrvineFdn's exploration of what job quality means to their Better Careers grantees. Read about grantees’ quality job definitions, frameworks & key highlights from the rich discussion in the briefing paper lnkd.in/g-QWvUKU