Learn and Earn at Community Colleges
With additional investment, we can support students returning to college while providing them the job they need to stay enrolled.
Economic & Workforce Development
How Can the Federal Government Improve Early Educator Compensation?
With public attention and policymakers focused on child care, there is a window of opportunity to pursue bold reforms around compensation.
Overcoming the “Opportunity Mirage” with Community College Baccalaureate Degrees
Mirages are disappearing and paths forward for adult learners are emerging across the country.
Faith and Community Build HOPE and a Connection to Jobs in Detroit
Detroit-based employers can turn to a surprising source for skilled labor: faith-based nonprofits like Focus: HOPE
Why Schools Should Invest Federal Relief Funds in Transforming School Staffing
This is the moment for states and districts to think big about how to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce
Improving Early Educator Preparation: A Fragmented System in Need of Cohesion
A new report funded by the Early Educator Investment Collaborative examines the early educator preparation and compensation landscape.
Meeting the Country’s Present and Future Needs with the Public Health Job Corps
Here are a few strategies that the Administration could use to make the Public Health Job Corps more effective.
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
There is no time to waste. We must accelerate new, quality models for career preparation.
Non-degree programs at community colleges can be important to economic recovery if they are integrated into high-quality career pathways.
Biden and Harris can help speed recovery by integrating workforce training with a commitment to quality jobs
Coupled with workforce training, federal infrastructure investments can create stable, well-paid jobs to get Americans back on their feet.
How One DC Charter Network is Delivering Pre-K During COVID-19
Aligning with the decision of DC Public Schools, AppleTree preschools started the year virtually.
Schools Take a Lesson from Tech Industry to Develop and Retain Strong Teachers
Micro-credentials have the potential to help change the bureaucratic culture of educator professional learning and advancement
Training for Home Health Workers in the Time of COVID-19
How do we ensure our home care aide workforce has the knowledge and training it needs to successfully care for people during this difficult