The Way We Assess What Kids Are Learning Is Starting to Change
LSX Fellow Jenny Anderson explores how skills-based assessments can more authentically represent students' learning.
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Want a High-Paying ‘Blue-Collar AI’ Job? Check Out Your Community College
Shalin Jyotishi was quoted in an article in The Messenger about how tech companies could help community colleges.
CTE Apprenticeship: What You Should Know
What you need to know about CTE Apprenticeship, a new apprenticeship model recently proposed by the U.S. DOL.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Trapped in Long-Term Defaults
New Department of Education data reveal a worrisome trend.
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A Nationwide Culture of Inclusion Promotes Happiness
Children with and without disabilities learning together have the opportunity to strengthen their social emotional skills.
Q&A with Anamarie Whitaker on Pre-K Effectiveness
A new working paper highlights the need for more rigorous, long-term research on pre-K effectiveness
FAFSA Changes Mean More Pell Grants For Students With Kids, Here’s Why
Edward Conroy authored an op-ed in Forbes about why changes to the FAFA mean that more student parents should receive Pell grants.
Three Skilled Trades Work-Based Learning Programs for Youth in the DMV
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Milestones in Education and Work at New America
The Education and Work cluster at New America reflects on the major milestones, progress, and issue areas of 2023.
Meet the Inaugural PAYA Youth Council!
Most Seniors with Student Loans Have Held the Debt for at Least 15 Years
New Department of Education data highlights older borrowers’ long repayment periods and high default rates.
States Take Legislative Action to Ease the Burdens Facing Family Child Care Providers
FCC providers make up a critical component of the child care landscape and face a host of unique challenges
Community College Partnerships with Unions Can Help Serve Adult Learners
A new brief by AFL-CIO calls for more labor union-community college workforce training partnerships to serve adult learners and workers.