Family Thriving: How Social Policy Can Promote Greater Connection
Feb 13, 2024 · Today, many American families with young children are particularly vulnerable to struggling with day-to-day challenges of survival. The contributing forces are well-documented—child care is scarce; everything is more expensive, including food, shelter, and other necessities; and neighborhood and community risks are top of mind—all while the “safety net” often operates more like a test ...
What Is the Universal Service Fund? - New America
Jul 25, 2024 · The USF is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)—an independent, not-for-profit corporation—under the direction of the FCC. The FCC releases annual monitoring reports that track contributions and disbursements.. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has recently ruled that the current method of funding the USF is an unconstitutional delegation of the ...
Six states have now passed LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum …
Jun 17, 2021 · Following months of anti-transgender legislation and contentious debates around LGBTQ+ student rights, Nevada took a big step forward last week by becoming the sixth state to require schools to teach a history and social science curriculum inclusive of LGBTQ+ people and identities. In many ways, Assembly Bill 2621 mirrors efforts of other states that have already passed such legislation, many ...
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
Dec 12, 2022 · As 2022 ends, it can be tempting to forget intentions set during November, National Native American heritage month. Thus, take time to reflect on the reasons why the nation intentionally recognizes Native people and strategies to implement in learning environments.
Unpacking Dual Enrollment: Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities …
Research shows that dual enrollment yields positive outcomes for students. It is associated with higher rates of college enrollment, persistence, and completion and with earning higher wages after high school. Evidence suggests that the more dual credits a student takes, the better their chances of reaping these rewards.. Importantly, dual …
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide - New America
Competency 1 - Reflect on One's Cultural Lens. Culturally responsive educators routinely reflect on their own life experiences and membership in various identity groups (i.e., those assigned by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender), and they ask themselves how these factors influence their beliefs and actions.
State of Language Rights and Bilingual Education 50 years After …
January 21, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case of 1974 which enshrined in law that students identified as English learners (ELs) must be provided with the necessary services to “fully participate” in their education, regardless of their home language. The class action case was brought forth on behalf of 1,800 Cantonese-speaking students from Chinese backgrounds ...
Why Property Rights Matter - New America
Mar 10, 2017 · Property rights - the clear articulation of who has what rights to which property - are indispensable for prosperous societies. Throughout history, the implementation of property rights formalization has led to increased economic prosperity, security, societal resilience and environmental protection.
Who Takes Remedial Courses? Examining the Demographics
The college journey is often seen as a turning point in a person’s life—a time to explore new academic and career pathways. However, for over one in four undergraduate students, this journey takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves directed into review courses, otherwise known as developmental or remedial courses.
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