House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People ArticleNov 13, 2023 House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People House Republican leadership’s proposed funding bill would vastly cut support for economically disadvantaged students and eliminate important programs in the K-12 education, youth workforce development, and higher education spheres. Nov 13, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Allie Pearce, Tania Otero Martinez, 1 More Marcella Bombardieri
5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 ArticleNov 1, 2023 5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 State and federal governments must empower schools to redesign teaching and learning for the generations to come. Nov 1, 2023 Allie Pearce
Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity ArticleOct 19, 2023 Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity Congress must maintain funding for a long-overlooked program that is helping to recruit and support more teachers of color. Oct 19, 2023 Lauren Worley
The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next ArticleOct 6, 2023 The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next With the student loan payment pause ending in September 2023, this column helps to answer questions borrowers may have about what the Biden-Harris administration is doing to pursue debt relief and what to expect in the upcoming negotiated rulemaking that will take place from October through December 2023. Oct 6, 2023 Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss
5 Ways State Governments Can Support Student Mental Health ReportOct 4, 2023 5 Ways State Governments Can Support Student Mental Health As the country faces a student mental health crisis, state policymakers must focus on instituting policies that support schools in best serving their students’ needs. Oct 4, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Free School Meals for All ReportSep 26, 2023 Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Free School Meals for All The Center for American Progress’ community conversations with a Colorado school district illustrate how offering no-cost school meals is critical for students’ success and opportunities. Sep 26, 2023 Allie Pearce, Anona Neal
A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education Past EventAug 29, 2023 A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education Please join the Center for American Progress to explore the importance of nondiscrimination in education, especially in America’s colleges and universities. Aug 29, 2023
K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda ReportAug 17, 2023 K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda K-12 education needs a seat at the table when implementing new laws to boost infrastructure, green energy, and technology. Aug 17, 2023 Lisette Partelow, Akilah Alleyne
Health Equity in Early Childhood Policy Past EventJul 19, 2023 Health Equity in Early Childhood Policy Jul 19, 2023
McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade ArticleJul 11, 2023 McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade Every McGovern-Dole dollar spent on food is a down payment on thriving democracies and trade. Jul 11, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development ArticleJun 29, 2023 Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout life. Jun 29, 2023 Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy ReportJun 29, 2023 Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy The preschool years present a critical developmental period sensitive to changes in public health and social policy, for which robust investments in programs that support families can improve intergenerational outcomes. Jun 29, 2023 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
Federal Child Care Legislation Over the Past Decade InteractiveJun 21, 2023 Federal Child Care Legislation Over the Past Decade The past decade of child care legislation illustrates an increase in bipartisan action on the child care crisis and highlights the need for Congress to enact legislation to support a federally funded comprehensive child care system. Jun 21, 2023 Allie Schneider, Erin Grant, Shira Davidson
Community-Based Strategies To Reduce Gun Violence in Schools ArticleJun 6, 2023 Community-Based Strategies To Reduce Gun Violence in Schools In addition to efforts from state and federal lawmakers, schools and communities have a critical role to play in addressing school gun violence through prevention and intervention approaches. Jun 6, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Past EventApr 26, 2023 Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Apr 26, 2023 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell, Allen Thompson, 2 More Dr. Anne M. Kress, Adrienne Elrod
Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs TestimonyMar 28, 2023 Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs Jared C. Bass, senior director for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on the importance of funding for the Office of Federal Student Aid. Mar 28, 2023 Jared C. Bass
States Can Improve Child Care Assistance Programs Through Cost Modeling ReportMar 9, 2023 States Can Improve Child Care Assistance Programs Through Cost Modeling The current process states use for setting child care subsidy reimbursement rates only looks backward, building low wages and scarce resources into the future of child care. Mar 9, 2023 Maureen Coffey
Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts In the NewsMar 3, 2023 Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, and Emily Gee argue that in order to address America's nursing shortage, policymakers must take measures to improve nurses' working conditions and keep them in the profession. Mar 3, 2023 The Hill Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List Sign-On LetterFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Madison Weiss provides recommendations on the low-financial-value postsecondary programs list. Feb 23, 2023 Madison Weiss
CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation Sign-On LetterFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Bradley D. Custer discusses income-driven repayment regulation and the need for a student loan repayment system with a functional safety net. Feb 23, 2023 Bradley D. Custer
Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage ReportFeb 23, 2023 Top 5 Actions Governors Can Take To Address the Child Care Shortage Governors must take the lead in instituting policies that fairly compensate early childhood providers for the skilled work they perform, incentivize the creation of programs in child care deserts, and relieve families of the high cost of care. Feb 23, 2023 Anna Lovejoy
At Navajo Technical University, a World-Class Laboratory Is Building Native American Manufacturing Capacity ArticleJan 24, 2023 At Navajo Technical University, a World-Class Laboratory Is Building Native American Manufacturing Capacity In the third and final installment in a series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund examine how a Tribal university in New Mexico is creating engineering and advanced manufacturing career opportunities on the rural Navajo Nation. Jan 24, 2023 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ ArticleDec 15, 2022 A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ In the second installment in a three-part series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund look at Leech Lake Tribal College’s law enforcement degree program and the college’s work on cultural revitalization and basic needs insecurity. Dec 15, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel