education

After two previous columns on workforce, I have a few final thoughts on how we can recruit talented, committed team members. Though schools of social work were once a source of training and mentoring for aspiring child welfare professionals, some professors are encouraging their students to steer clear of what they perceive as the toxic work. 

A selection of The Imprint’s most impactful stories from the past year

A report by California legal advocates finds “chronic absenteeism” is apparent — even when teens are locked up.

Educational researchers say data being kept by New York and other states is not sufficient to drill down on where schools are failing to support foster youth and to serve their particular needs.

Legislation passed last week would require New York City to release more data on the educational outcomes of thousands of students in foster care.

The city's new office for students in foster care is now fully staffed to assist public school students growing up in the child welfare system.

Congressional intern Aoguzi Muhammet McDonald proposes a federal grant to pay tuition directly to colleges chosen by foster youth.

Too many parents have to choose between providing their child with an education or being able to care for them. But there is a better way.

Amid historic reforms to California’s youth justice system, the state is investing in higher education for young people in lockups.