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Why We Must Connect Education and the Future of Work
A lack of alignment among K–12, higher education, and the world of work threatens to compromise our resilience and success as a country. Education leaders at the Corporation argue that we must redesign our educational systems to reach a broader set of students.
Will making the FAFSA more ‘fun’ help get Pell grants into students’ pockets?
Convincing students and parents to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, can often be a losing battle – and completion rates are low in many states across the country.
Mental health curriculum mandates seek to destigmatize getting help
California is the latest to add a mental health curriculum requirement in K-12 to help address the ongoing youth mental health crisis.
Revised COLA projections would increase K-12 funding by $500 million
The Legislative Analyst’s Office is estimating that the cost of living increase will be nearly 1% higher than Gov. Gavin Newsom projected in his proposed state budget last month, providing an additional $500 million in general funding for TK-12 schools. And it could grow again by the time of the revised budget in May.
Addressing equity gaps in workforce development
Addressing equity gaps in career and technical education (CTE) and workforce development programs requires a systemic and intentional approach designed to ensure policies and practices support students of color in achieving their goals. Improving racial equity through intentional program design and college experience serves to increase participation and improve academic and workforce outcomes for racially minoritized learners.
Economic segregation in schools has worsened, widening achievement gaps, study says
The segregation of young students from low-income families — brought on by climbing Latino enrollments and the departure of white and middle-class families — has worsened across the country over a 15-year period, contributing to widening achievement gaps along economic and racial lines, a new study has concluded.
Pandemic spurs state investment in community school model
The pandemic has led to increased interest from districts in community schools, a model that uses public schools to connect families with community resources and care for the “whole child,” according to education organization leaders.
Student Mental Health Is Overwhelming Schools. Can Congress Help?
Several senators expressed grave concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on child well-being. These worries were backed up by medical professionals who told the panel about sharp increases in reports of children struggling with mental health.
California ready to launch $3 billion, multiyear transition to community schools
In coming weeks, California will embark on a massive undertaking to convert several thousand schools in low-income neighborhoods into centers of community life and providers of vital services for families as well as students.