Active Policy Solutions

From APS CEO Terri Lakowski: We are saddened to learn of the passing of @VarsitySpirit Founder Jeff Webb, who was a true leader and champion for girls' and women's sports. We offer our deepest condolences to Jeff's family and our friends at Varsity. tinyurl.com/k56edasp

A new study from @AANmember found that for many former college student-athletes, having three or more concussions was associated with worse brain health within five years after they graduated. aan.com/PressRoom/Home…

Our client @GOTRI is kicking off their spring season, and this post highlights seven ways girls can benefit from participating in the program: girlsontherun.org/blog/7-reasons…

Our client @AHEAD_USA is featured in this @insidehighered piece about how colleges can manage the strain they may be facing due to increases in the number of students with disabilities requesting single room housing accommodations. insidehighered.com/opinion/views/…

On Wed., 3/18, APS is excited to partner with our client @dibbleInst for a free webinar, “Non-Profit Advocacy 101,” at 4 pm ET. CEO Terri Lakowski & COO Jason Marmon will discuss the basics of effective government relations for nonprofit organizations. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This @HigherEdDive article offers insights into the lawsuit filed by 17 states against the US Dept. of Education over its efforts to collect applicant and student data broken down by race and gender: highereddive.com/news/17-states…

March is National #BrainInjuryAwareness Month, an initiative led by @biaamerica. They are hosting a free webinar on 3/16 at 3 pm ET to discuss how people can share their brain injury story effectively during Brain Injury Awareness Month and all year long. tinyurl.com/bdex26mx

Our client @Nationalpal partners with the @NFL to bring high-quality flag football experiences to communities across the country, blending athletics with character development, mentorship, and fun. To learn more, visit nationalpal.org/nflflag/

Tomorrow, 3/11 at 1 pm ET, our friends at @SafeRoutesNow are hosting a free webinar on new technology designed to keep children safe in school zones, which has proven to be effective in reducing dangerous driving behavior: saferoutespartnership.org/event/33723/

This @HigherEdDive article discusses pushback against the US Dept. of Education's narrowed definition of professional degree programs amid concerns that they could heavily restrict access to graduate education in fields vital to workforce development. tinyurl.com/76a2r22z

Sunday, March 8, is #InternationalWomensDay, and APS is proud to support the work of women and girl-focused organizations that are making strides in the fight for gender equality. internationalwomensday.com

Our client @NIAAA9100 has teamed up again with @NFHS_Org to produce a new series of public service announcements that tell the powerful story of school sports. The PSAs are available for download and sharing at supporthighschoolsports.org

This @insidehighered article shares five significant findings from the latest research on loneliness among college students: insidehighered.com/news/student-s…

As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, @GOTRI coach Taryn Smith shares the story of how she became the first solo American woman to complete the World’s Toughest Row, traveling about 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in 2025. girlsontherun.org/blog/taryn-smi…

March 2 is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day 2026, which is a global grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic progress, mental health, and overall well-being. selday.org

Our client @dibbleInst recently released its annual report for 2024-2025. Highlights include a look at the launch of its newest program, “Project WITH,” and the impact of the Institute’s other programs. #1581542908146-62770d6d-cb63" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dibbleinstitute.org/about-us/#1581…

This @politico article looks at how the Trump administration is expanding efforts to dismantle the US Dept. of Education by moving oversight of school safety grants and foreign funding for universities to other agencies, including HHS: tinyurl.com/mrxabysf

Our client @ACHA_Tweets is currently accepting enrollment for the Spring 2026 National College Health Assessment. To learn about how schools can participate in this important student health initiative, visit acha.org/news/ncha-enro…

This @CenDemTech study discusses how #AI implementation for education was one of the most popular state legislative topics in 2025, with 51 bills focused on regulating AI use in schools introduced in 21 states. cdt.org/insights/state…

Our client @AHEAD_USA is offering workshops through its virtual Ingenuity Forum, which is running until 3/27. Every type of disability professional will find helpful content, and sessions are geared to different types of practice and levels of experience. ahead.org/events-program…