Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza ArticleMay 1, 2024 Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza In their response to student protests over the war in Gaza, colleges and universities must prioritize free speech, while ensuring that the safety of all students is protected. May 1, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes ReportApr 18, 2024 Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes Libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country. Apr 18, 2024 Tania Otero Martinez
Fact Sheet: Using Federal Preschool Grant To Build State Early Learning Systems Fact SheetApr 18, 2024 Fact Sheet: Using Federal Preschool Grant To Build State Early Learning Systems The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five program is a valuable tool for increasing families’ seamless access to early care and education programs. Apr 18, 2024 Anna Lovejoy, Allie Schneider
K-12 Work-Based Learning Opportunities: A 50-State Scan of 2023 Legislative Action ReportApr 2, 2024 K-12 Work-Based Learning Opportunities: A 50-State Scan of 2023 Legislative Action Policymakers must work alongside educators and industry leaders to develop high-quality, equitable work-based learning models that bring these opportunities to more students. Apr 2, 2024 Tania Otero Martinez, Allie Pearce, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Fact Sheet: Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Success Fact SheetJan 18, 2024 Fact Sheet: Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Success This fact sheet outlines the state of learning loss in the United States and the necessity of implementing high-dosage tutoring programs to accelerate learning and ensure student success. Jan 18, 2024 Allie Pearce, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Academic Success ReportJan 18, 2024 Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Academic Success Policymakers must take action to support states and districts in implementing high-dosage tutoring to ensure opportunities for student success. Jan 18, 2024 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Transforming Accreditation by Centering Students ReportJan 8, 2024 Transforming Accreditation by Centering Students Negotiators coming together to revise the regulations that govern college accreditation should take a student-centered approach. Jan 8, 2024 Stephanie Hall, Madison Weiss
CAP Comment Urges the U.S. Secretary of Education To Protect Student Interests Amid Potential Online Program Manager Concerns ArticleDec 20, 2023 CAP Comment Urges the U.S. Secretary of Education To Protect Student Interests Amid Potential Online Program Manager Concerns The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education highlighting concerns about the online program manager industry. Dec 20, 2023 Stephanie Hall, Dr. Amber Villalobos, Dr. Edward Conroy
CAP Comment Urges NACIQI To Increase Transparency and Accountability in the Accreditation Space ArticleDec 20, 2023 CAP Comment Urges NACIQI To Increase Transparency and Accountability in the Accreditation Space The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter emphasizing the need for the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity’s continued review of and recommendations on accreditation agencies. Dec 20, 2023 Madison Weiss
Data Dashboard: An Overview of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States ReportDec 14, 2023 Data Dashboard: An Overview of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States The Center for American Progress has developed a data dashboard that allows users to explore national- and state-level data trends on a range of child care and early learning topics, including access to affordable care, the child care workforce, Head Start, and exclusionary discipline policies. Dec 14, 2023 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
Related Resources on Child Care and Early Learning ArticleDec 14, 2023 Related Resources on Child Care and Early Learning This webpage offers a list of resources that can help make the case for investments in child care and early learning at the state level. Dec 14, 2023 the CAP Early Childhood Policy Team
How To Expand Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool ArticleDec 14, 2023 How To Expand Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool This webpage provides a menu of state policy recommendations and examples of state policies to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool opportunities. Dec 14, 2023 Anna Lovejoy, Hailey Gibbs
Messaging and Communications To Promote Early Childhood Education ArticleDec 14, 2023 Messaging and Communications To Promote Early Childhood Education This webpage offers guidance on messaging and communications to promote child care and early childhood education in states. Dec 14, 2023 Hailey Gibbs, Anna Lovejoy
Early Childhood Education in U.S. States ArticleDec 14, 2023 Early Childhood Education in U.S. States This toolkit provides information and resources to help state policymakers advocate for increased investments in their state child care and early learning systems. Dec 14, 2023 Anna Lovejoy, Hailey Gibbs
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
3 Ways the Biden Administration Protected Students and Borrowers in 2022 ArticleDec 13, 2022 3 Ways the Biden Administration Protected Students and Borrowers in 2022 The U.S. Department of Education’s final rules on borrower defense to repayment, closed school discharge, and false certification will help protect students and taxpayers from predatory institutions. Dec 13, 2022 Madison Weiss
For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’ ArticleNov 18, 2022 For Native Americans, Tribal Colleges Tackle the ‘Present-Day Work of Our Ancestors’ In the first installment in a series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund explore the essential role TCUs play in their communities and why investing in them should be a priority for policymakers. Nov 18, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures ReportOct 26, 2022 How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures The newly enacted Bipartisan Safer Communities Act can help schools and districts create safer learning environments without resorting to implementing measures that harden schools. Oct 26, 2022 Emily Katz, Roby Chatterji, Akilah Alleyne
After We Cancel the Debt Past EventOct 12, 2022 After We Cancel the Debt The Future of Higher Education in a Post-Debt Cancellation United States Oct 12, 2022
Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? In the NewsSep 21, 2022 Now that student debt is canceled, can we address its root causes? Jared Bass discusses what the U.S. Congress must do next to address the root causes of the student debt crisis. Sep 21, 2022 The Hill Jared C. Bass
Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education In the NewsSep 21, 2022 Point: Canceling Student Debt Is One of Many Steps Needed to Restore the Promise of Higher Education Jared Bass discusses why President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation plan was a meaningful step in what should be a broader mission of upholding the promise of higher education. Sep 21, 2022 InsideSources Jared C. Bass
Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools ReportSep 19, 2022 Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools State and local officials’ efforts to undermine public education by playing politics with school curricula run against the interest of most American children and families. Sep 19, 2022 Akilah Alleyne
Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country ReportSep 8, 2022 Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country Equitable, dedicated long-term funding for school infrastructure is needed to ensure all school buildings are safe and conducive to student learning. Sep 8, 2022 Jamil Modaffari, Akilah Alleyne
Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage ArticleAug 31, 2022 Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage Recently passed legislation that reduces training requirements for teachers will harm student learning, weaken the profession, and ignore the systemic issues that have long contributed to teacher shortages. Aug 31, 2022 Loren Welles
3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt ArticleAug 24, 2022 3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt Student debt cancellation is a bold step for the higher education system—and one that will benefit a wide cross-section of people and communities throughout the country. Aug 24, 2022 Kiera Manser, Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAug 23, 2022 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. Aug 23, 2022 Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 15, 2022 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. Aug 15, 2022 Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
Examining the Powerful Impact of Investments in Early Childhood for Children, Families, and Our Nation’s Economy TestimonyAug 10, 2022 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. Aug 10, 2022 Rasheed Malik
Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleAug 9, 2022 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. Aug 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer, Ella Azoulay
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAug 3, 2022 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. Aug 3, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
Still Underpaid and Unequal ReportJul 19, 2022 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. Jul 19, 2022 Maureen Coffey
How the US Department of Education Can Fix Damaging Accreditation Regulations ArticleJun 28, 2022 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. Jun 28, 2022 Marissa Alayna Navarro
Gun Violence Is Having a Devastating Impact on Young People Fact SheetJun 10, 2022 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. Jun 10, 2022 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Allison Jordan
The Alternative Teacher Certification Sector Outside Higher Education ReportJun 7, 2022 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. Jun 7, 2022 Jacqueline E. King, Jessica Yin
4 Reasons the U.S. Economy Needs Comprehensive Child Care ArticleMay 24, 2022 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. May 24, 2022 Hailey Gibbs