Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It ArticleOctober 16, 2026 Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Carter Nesmith
In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option ReportOctober 16, 2026 In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs
CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Program Performance Standards Key to Fulfilling the Head Start Promise ArticleOctober 8, 2026 CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Program Performance Standards Key to Fulfilling the Head Start Promise Oct 8, 2026 Hailey Gibbs
Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students ArticleOctober 5, 2026 Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students Oct 5, 2026 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It ArticleOctober 16, 2026 Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It Proposed changes threaten Head Start’s proven success in a move consistent with the administration’s position on the program—risking job losses, service cuts, and reduced access for vulnerable families. Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Carter Nesmith
In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option ReportOctober 16, 2026 In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option In rural areas, Head Start provides an indispensable lifeline for families who lack access to any other licensed early learning or child care options. Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs
CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Program Performance Standards Key to Fulfilling the Head Start Promise ArticleOctober 8, 2026 CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Program Performance Standards Key to Fulfilling the Head Start Promise The Center for American Progress recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a recent rule that would dramatically reduce the standards supporting Head Start governance, quality, and access. Oct 8, 2026 Hailey Gibbs
Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students ArticleOctober 5, 2026 Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students The new federal voucher program fails to adequately provide equal opportunities for public school students and disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Oct 5, 2026 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Past EventOctober 1, 2026 Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Remarks by and a conversation with Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM), discussing her investments in New Mexico’s families. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Oct 1, 2026
CAP Urges the Department of Education To Protect Students by Strengthening Accreditation Oversight ArticleSeptember 29, 2026 CAP Urges the Department of Education To Protect Students by Strengthening Accreditation Oversight CAP comments urge the U.S. Department of Education to preserve strong accreditation safeguards that protect students and taxpayers. Sep 29, 2026 Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge
5 Evidence-Based Strategies To Improve U.S. K-12 Math Achievement in Wake of 2025 PISA Results ReportSeptember 16, 2026 5 Evidence-Based Strategies To Improve U.S. K-12 Math Achievement in Wake of 2025 PISA Results As newly released scores on the global PISA exam show U.S. students trailing other advanced nations in mathematics, federal and state policymakers must act urgently to invest in math education and prepare students for economic competitiveness. Sep 16, 2026 Weadé James, Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Olivia O’Connell
The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation ReportSeptember 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans. Sep 15, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
Child Labor Violations Are On The Rise. Some States Are Making It Worse. In the NewsAugust 25, 2026 Child Labor Violations Are On The Rise. Some States Are Making It Worse. In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Veronica Goodman discusses how child labor violations have risen 54 percent in the past decade, and how some states are making this crisis worse. Aug 25, 2026 The Contrarian Veronica Goodman
Weighted Student Funding: Successes and Challenges in the K-12 Education Landscape ArticleAugust 25, 2026 Weighted Student Funding: Successes and Challenges in the K-12 Education Landscape As more school systems adopt student-based funding, early evidence shows that it successfully targets resources to students with greater needs and boosts academic achievement. Aug 25, 2026 Olivia O’Connell
Miami-Dade eliminated free school meals. They won’t be the last. In the NewsAugust 12, 2026 Miami-Dade eliminated free school meals. They won’t be the last. In an op-ed for K-12 Dive, Paige Shoemaker DeMio warns that the Trump administration's safety net cuts mean Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the nation's third-largest district, will not be the last to eliminate free school meals for students. Aug 12, 2026 K-12 Dive Paige Shoemaker DeMio
The Trump Administration Moves To Tighten Grip on Colleges ReportJuly 14, 2026 The Trump Administration Moves To Tighten Grip on Colleges New rules would gut key student protections on program quality and give the federal government leverage to exert ideological control over American higher education. Jul 14, 2026 Evan Yi, Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge