Rasheed
Malik
Senior Director, Early Childhood Policy
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Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living
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Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living
Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation.
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation
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5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation
Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system.
Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy
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Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy
Rasheed Malik testified before the House Budget Committee on July 20, 2022, on the importance of investing in early childhood programs.
Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article presents a timeline of recent events related to student loans and takes a look at what’s to come for student loan borrowers.
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt
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After President Biden Cancels Student Debt
Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans.
Still Underpaid and Unequal
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Still Underpaid and Unequal
New, comprehensive data on child care workers in center-based programs—analyzing their demographics, education, experience, and wages—reveal widening pay gaps and inequality.
How the US Department of Education Can Fix Damaging Accreditation Regulations
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How the US Department of Education Can Fix Damaging Accreditation Regulations
The Biden administration must work to limit the harm of accreditation regulations rolled out under former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
Gun Violence Is Having a Devastating Impact on Young People
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Gun Violence Is Having a Devastating Impact on Young People
Children and teenagers are suffering from gun violence at disproportionate rates, all while some elected officials push for measures that would further endanger our young generations.
The Alternative Teacher Certification Sector Outside Higher Education
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The Alternative Teacher Certification Sector Outside Higher Education
Enrollment continues to grow in alternative teacher certification programs operated outside of colleges, but the number of students completing these programs is declining.
4 Reasons the U.S. Economy Needs Comprehensive Child Care
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4 Reasons the U.S. Economy Needs Comprehensive Child Care
Building the infrastructure for a robust child care system would have wide positive reverberations for the nation’s businesses and broader economic recovery and growth.
Beyond Acronyms
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Beyond Acronyms
Honoring the Complex Experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in K-12 Education
Prioritizing Racial Equity in Student Mental Health Spending
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Prioritizing Racial Equity in Student Mental Health Spending
States and school districts have rightly prioritized student mental health as they start to spend pandemic recovery dollars, but they must do more to ensure that funding also promotes racial equity.