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Arizona’s school voucher program, initially designed to offer more educational choices to families, has expanded rapidly, leading to significant budget concerns. The program allows parents to use public funds for private schooling, but with minimal regulation, costs have soared past projections. Governor Katie Hobbs and education advocates argue that the program’s financial strain could lead […]

ACS is proud to announce that its CEO & Co-Founder Lori McClung has been named to Crain’s Cleveland Business 2024 Notable Black Leaders Class. This honor recognizes and celebrates prominent Black leaders in the Cleveland area, highlighting individuals who have made significant contributions in their professional fields, communities, and beyond, and who have demonstrated leadership, […]

Lori McClung, CEO & Co-Founder This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team! Lori’s featured answers: One public policy you’d change? Public Education should be free (as in NO fees, everyone gets what they need at no additional cost and it is all of the […]

In an unprecedented move, the Ohio legislature is providing millions in taxpayer-funded grants directly to private, religious schools to expand their facilities. This move has stirred concern among experts, who argue it blurs the line between church and state and has no accountability for the use of these public funds.. Learn more about how Ohio’s […]

YWCA USA is amplifying the voices of Gen Z through its YWomenVote National Town Hall. Based on insights from their National Survey, this nonpartisan event highlights the diverse perspectives of young women, girls, and nonbinary individuals to help shape policy as the nation approaches the 2024 Presidential Election. The 3-part program includes a panel of […]

Amber Hill, Executive Administrator This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team! Amber’s featured answers: Favorite vacation spot? Seattle! I have 5 friends from different parts of my life that all ended up living in Seattle, I try to visit at least once a year […]

Allison Marker, Senior Strategist This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team! Allison’s featured answers: Biggest “win” or “lesson learned” of your career so far? Whether it’s a big win or a little win, it’s important to celebrate progress along the way. Something you’ve done […]

Jenn Judkins, Senior Communication Manager This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team! Jenn’s featured answers: Rock, rap, or country? 90s rap, all the way! Dogs vs. cats: who rules and who drools? I truly like both, but I like the simplicity of dogs better. […]

Lauren Sogor, Vice President This year, ACS turns 20! We’re celebrating with a game of “20 Questions,” featuring our amazing ACS team! Lauren’s featured answers: A skill that might surprise us? I’m very good at gem art/gem painting (Google it!). Favorite thing about working with ACS? The people! It’s awesome to work with smart, driven […]

Gender and racial pay gap significantly impacts women’s financial outcomes, with women of color earning substantially less than white men in the U.S. Collaborate Cleveland, alongside the Northeast Ohio Workers Center, formed The Cleveland Pay Equity Alliance to tackle these issues locally, promoting policy interventions such as pay transparency legislation and salary history bans, which […]