Entering the System
Diagnosis of disability might seem like a scary thing when a parent is unfamiliar with what a life carrying that label looks like, but in en
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Navigating Disability in Schools: Stories Across the System
People with disabilities and their families navigate a number of systems throughout their lifetime. For many, the first is the education sys
State and Local Strategies to Strengthen Infant and Toddler Care During Pre-K Expansion
Children from infancy to pre-K deserve high-quality education and care in a unified birth-to-five system.
Affirmative Action on the Chopping Block
Banning affirmative action would threaten the higher education ecosystem and disrupt many other public institutions.
Rethinking Localism in Education Law and Policy
Interview with Professor Derek Black on localism as a driver of segregation & inequity and why we must rethink the role of school districts.
Higher Education Funding Inequality in America
Funding discrimination against students who struggle to gain the credentials necessary to lead a productive life is commonplace in the US.
Why Do So Many Older Americans Owe Student Loans?
More and more seniors have student loan debt. The majority have debt from their own time in college (not debt for others).
How To Make Gainful Employment Regulations Even Better
New gainful employment regulations could do a better job of catching low-quality programs with a few changes.
Vermont Set to Make Historic Investment in Child Care
Vermont is on the brink of adding more than $120 million per year into their child care sector.
Addressing Inequities in Early Intervention Access
Increased investment in research, funding, and data are needed to explore factors influencing access to EI services
In the San Francisco Bay Area, Two New Funds Support Early Care and Education
Communities in California are using local tax dollars to invest in early care and education.
Shifting the Narrative Around Parenting Students and Their Experiences
A conversation with Julie Peller, executive director, and Tanya Ang, managing director of advocacy of Higher Learning Advocates
What We Do (and Don’t) Know About Noncredit Workforce Programs
New research explores the data collected on noncredit offerings in Iowa, Louisiana, and Virginia.
Youth Apprentice Spotlight: Drake Head, Engineering Assistant, Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships
PAYA Policy Analyst Bianca Dacres sat down with Drake Head to briefly discuss his experience as a TTC apprentice.