Ascend Network

This fall, Ascend at the Aspen Institute launched the Parents’ Voices 2020 Project, the next step in our longstanding effort to cut through the nati...
BlogDecember 1, 2020
Social capital is the “secret sauce” of the two-generation (2Gen) approach. It manifests itself as increased peer support and a sense of community...
BlogNovember 10, 2020
We are so excited that you are joining us throughout the week for 2Gen Level Up, a time of connecting and inspiring our boldest thinking yet on how to...
BlogOctober 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the 2Gen field. The economic impact has dramatically increased demand on all family-supportive programs, while they ...
BlogOctober 25, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic may restrict us from convening together in person, that shouldn’t stop us from holding powerful conversations about the ...
BlogOctober 23, 2020
There are no days off for student parents. Not even a worldwide pandemic can stop them from ensuring their child’s health, safety, and education –...
BlogAugust 10, 2020