APS provides government relations and advocacy support. We specialize in education, sports, health & wellness, youth development, and civil rights policy.
Washington,DC
Joined September 2012
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This @K12DiveNews article examines the nationwide surge in special education complaints against schools, as formal written complaints filed with state agencies about special education services have increased by 113% over a 10-year span. tinyurl.com/y3cmr6bm
On 11/10 our client @dibbleInst is hosting a webinar, “Technology & Boys: Supporting Safe, Healthy Relationships in Boys’ Digital Lives,” at 4p ET. It will cover how to help youth-serving professionals better understand boys’ digital lives & relationships. tinyurl.com/5m79adz7
This @insidehighered article discusses what changes to expect in higher ed policy as a result of the midterm elections. insidehighered.com/news/gove…
Election Day is here, and this article takes a look at the public’s views on higher education leading up to the midterms (via @NewAmerica). newamerica.org/insights/amer…
It’s Fall 5K season for our client @GOTRI, and it’s not too late to join in on the fun! Check out this guide to find out when and where local 5K events are happening this month: girlsontherun.org/find-a-5k/
APS was happy to help secure Congressional letters of recognition for our client @NIAAA9100's 2026 National Student-Athlete Scholarship recipients, Drew Fowler and Mylie Lempea. Many thanks to @SenBlumenthal and Sen. @RonWyden for supporting these extraordinary athletes.
Members of the US House Education and the Workforce Committee recently published a report calling for more college student support services as a way to increase college completion rates. tinyurl.com/bdehudzr
Tomorrow, 10/29, @MENTORnational is hosting a webinar, "Conversations with Youth: Creating Mentoring Chains,” at 3:30 pm ET. It will cover how mentors & program leaders can create opportunities for youth leadership, build trust, and avoid common missteps. tinyurl.com/55c3ttv9
Our client ACHA's Spring 2026 National College Health Assessment survey results highlight the most pressing issues affecting college students’ health and well-being, drawing on insights from over 57,000 students across 86 institutions in the U.S. ow.ly/2Zfv510119e
Kudos to our client @DocWayneDtG on the launch of its self-paced training series for professionals who want to learn how to incorporate trauma-informed, sports-based mental health support into their work with youth. docwayne.org/trainings/
This article discusses concerns raised by @ACEducation and 18 other higher ed groups about how the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the US Census could affect accurate counts of the populations on/around college campuses (via @insidehighered): insidehighered.com/news/quic…
Congratulations to our friends at @_CodeCrew, Ed Farm, @HiddenGeniusPro, @STEMNOLA, and Bean Path on the launch of Future 20-55, a $4 million workforce initiative in the mid-South funded by the @USDOL Employment and Training Administration. code-crew.org/new-coalition-…
Tomorrow, October 22, @afterschool4all is hosting its annual Lights on Afterschool event, which celebrates afterschool programs across the U.S. and their role in keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn, and helping working families. Learn more at afterschoolalliance.org/loa.…
In this post, @NFHS_Org examines the current reliance on pay-to-play fees for students to participate in school sports and how they can be a financial barrier for some families, as well as undermine public education’s commitment to equal opportunities. nfhs.org/stories/how-pay-to-…
Today at 2 pm ET, @chronicle is hosting a forum, "Incorporating Accessibility Into College Planning.” It will cover how schools are enhancing digital accessibility across admissions, academic affairs, and student services for ADA Title II compliance. chronicle.com/events/virtual…
This post by our client @GOTRI, featuring CEO Elizabeth Kunz and Chief Program Officer Allison Riley, discusses what today’s girls need, what research indicates about positive youth development, and how it informs the org’s curriculum, training & programs. tinyurl.com/3s5x3fax
As the case of Jane Doe v. Cornell University continues to unfold, @insidehighered takes a look at what federal law requires of colleges to help prevent sexual assault and what some schools need to do to improve the handling of such situations. insidehighered.com/news/stud…
APS CEO Terri Lakowski was with our client @Nationalpal at its Tampa chapter yesterday for a special visit from @HUDgov Secretary Scott Turner to champion healthy living, physical activity, and youth development opportunities through PAL’s NFL FLAG program.
APS thanks Sen. @ChrisVanHollen for leading this important legislation; it will help college students with disabilities, such as those whom the members of our client @AHEAD_USA serve, achieve their educational goals. vanhollen.senate.gov/news/pr…
Kudos to @ACHA_Tweets on naming Dr. Raphael Florestal-Kevelier as its new CEO! We are excited to work with Raphael as the org advances its research & advocacy priorities while supporting professionals focused on college students’ health & well-being. tinyurl.com/ybcsc43k
