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Shifting Gears on Automation
New America launches initiative in rural communities facing automation risk.
The PAYA Grant Initiative: Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Arizona To Offer New Flexibility to English Learners
A new law eases back on Arizona's restrictive English-only policy for English learner students.
North Carolina Study Links Pre-K to Middle School Achievement
A December 2018 report from Duke University adds another study to the pile of research showing the benefits of pre-K.
Walking the Bilingualism Tightrope
The education field runs the risk of framing bilingualism as an asset for monolingual English speakers—and a deficit for English learners.
What’s next for apprenticeship in 2019?
A bipartisan vision for modern apprenticeship emerges from the Senate, and the Trump administration takes another step towards IRAPs.
The Field’s Leadership Potential is Being Ignored
The Incomplete Picture of What Works for Returning College Students
Developing a new definition of persistence that more accurately reflects the college-going behavior of adult and returning students.
California Forum Highlights Policies for Improving Early Learning in the State
With California's new governor proposing new investments in early childhood, experts point to workforce policies that should take priority.
States’ Role in Advancing High-Quality Youth Apprenticeship
PAYA National Partner NGA explores the role governors play in advancing quality & accountability in youth apprenticeship.
In California, Supporting Adults to Support Children
The Role of Coalition Building in Expanding Grow Your Own Programs in Minnesota
A statewide coalition aims to increase teacher diversity in Minnesota, including by securing funding for Grow Your Own teacher prep programs