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