This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Research innovative public transportation solutions
Utilize institutional resources and partner with local government and industry to improve transportation access and efficiency.
Provide research support to community safety efforts
Colleges and universities can work with local communities to conduct action research on violence prevention.
Emphasize trauma-informed care
Use trauma-informed practices to support your students, as trauma is one of the largest public health issues facing children today, especially those in poverty.
Bring education programs to shelters and affordable housing communities
Extend your teaching beyond the classroom and forge partnerships with local shelters and affordable housing leaders.
Participate in cross-sector partnerships focused on affordable housing
Create building initiatives and establish partnerships that increase the development of affordable housing in your region.
Design a comprehensive telehealth model at your school
Work in partnership with health care providers to take advantage of advances in technology and communications to make health care more accessible to students.
Identify best practices to reduce health disparities
Conduct public health research to inform decision-makers relative to health disparities and health communications.
Teach financial literacy classes to elementary school students
Utilize a multifaceted approach to provide students living below the NPPS with a strong financial planning foundation.
Offer applied financial education for your students
Teach financial management with an emphasis on putting knowledge into practice (e.g., student checking accounts).
Provide apprenticeships for high school students
Establish partnerships with local business that can offer paid apprenticeships and training opportunities for students.
Pursue an active earn-and-learn program
Partner in a cross-sector manner to develop paid co-op and internship opportunities for students living below the NPPS.
Adopt NPPS as the basis for your scholarship guidelines
Update your scholarship and grant eligibility requirements to support matriculation for students living below the NPPS.
Establish K-12 mentoring programs in your school
Implement a school-based mentoring program to provide students - starting at the earliest age - with academic and emotional support.
Provide public library cards to all students
Ensure that all students can access reading and educational materials by providing a library card or a subscription to an online public library.
Establish child care centers for student and community use
Provide an on-campus resource for student-parents and employees of local businesses.