Ascend at the Aspen Institute

@AspenAscend

Ascend creates pathways for families, both children and adults, to improve their economic + educational success and health & well-being.

Washington, D.C.
ascend.aspeninstitute.org
Joined August 2012
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    Feb 7

    Building on years of partnership, we're proud to share the 4 Employer Principles for ! Employers share a responsibility to achieve the vision of good jobs for all parents and caregivers, especially those with low incomes. Sign on now!

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    2 hours ago

    Proud to be part of the community!

    3/ Our community bridges these gaps between public policies and our values so that breadwinning and caregiving are more compatible. With 20 partner orgs and 14 advisors, we're redesigning systems and structures so families can thrive. 🌟
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    1 hour ago

    “It’s not about the one, it’s about the all.” We must invest in and the value they bring to communities & systems so entire communities can reach their full potential. Hear more from the episode

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    5 hours ago

    "Our society claims to love children, admire parents and revere the family. But our public policies send the opposite message." -

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  5. 3 hours ago

    1 in 5 undergraduate college students today is a . Check out this new series which examines how colleges need to change to address challenges like lack of structural support, stigma, etc. via ,

    1 in 5 undergraduate college students today is a parent. For , I reported a 3-part series examining the realities parenting students face, from lack of structural support to stigma—and how the "college experience" should change instead.
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  6. 4 hours ago

    Happy to single moms and dads who are , like Parent Advisor , and have enrolled in postsecondary pathways while raising their children. We're inspired by your courage every day. Thank you!

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    5 hours ago

    Families prosper when they have !

    3/ Our community bridges these gaps between public policies and our values so that breadwinning and caregiving are more compatible. With 20 partner orgs and 14 advisors, we're redesigning systems and structures so families can thrive. 🌟
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  8. 5 hours ago

    3/ Our community bridges these gaps between public policies and our values so that breadwinning and caregiving are more compatible. With 20 partner orgs and 14 advisors, we're redesigning systems and structures so families can thrive. 🌟

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  9. 5 hours ago

    2/ Unlike every other well-off democracy, the U.S. has “never adapted to the needs of families in today’s labor market and economy. We’ve never responded to so many women with young children being in the ." , executive director of

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    "Our society claims to love children, admire parents and revere the family. But our public policies send the opposite message." -

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  11. 5 hours ago

    Watch the full episode below ⬇️

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  12. 5 hours ago

    For we're looking back at a conversation with Lola Adedokun (Executive Director of 's and co-chair of ) and Anne Mosle speaking about being more visible and valued!

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    7 hours ago

    TOMORROW Join our panel of experts for an overview of the gender and racial wage gap. •Wendy Chun-Hoon •Noreen Farrell •Elizabeth Edwards •LaQuandra S. Adebajo •Suzanna Rose

    Flyer for Equal Pay 101: Discrimination and the Gender Wage Gap 3/22 3:30-5:00 PM ET
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    Mar 19

    The love and support from my SOAR family at is relentless 🥰🙌🏾

    We're celebrating and by drawing inspiration from 's SOAR Fellows. 🎉🌟 These 12 SOAR Fellows are powerful women relentlessly committed to improving the lives of women and girls. Meet each of them ⬇️
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    Mar 17

    “Child is actually costing us, as a country, an incredible amount every year.. Cutting child poverty not just helps kids on a personal level and a family level, but it also makes sense economically.” , via

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    Mar 18

    In good company:

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  17. Mar 18

    S/O to our very own, Roselande Louis, with the #1 idea of the day!! Black women continue to make significant contributions to families and society, being the top breadwinners and most educated demographic, but their road to recovery is still further than their counterparts.

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    Today’s 💡: from , , in , for , .
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    Mar 18

    "Without reliable, dedicated employees, businesses would not thrive." Check out 's Four Employer Principles for !

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    Mar 18

    "We don't want families to do more. We want to do more for families."

    " means that breadwinning activities don't conflict with caregiving activities... Employers have an opportunity to reimagine workplaces with courage and compassion."
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    Mar 17

    “When one of us succeeds we leave a ladder down for … the next generation.” This , we reflect on our history to unlock power and potential for future generations - . Hear more from the episode:

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    Mar 18

    We're celebrating and by drawing inspiration from 's SOAR Fellows. 🎉🌟 These 12 SOAR Fellows are powerful women relentlessly committed to improving the lives of women and girls. Meet each of them ⬇️

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