Federal and state policies that attend to rural health, education, and economic needs while supporting apprenticeship have the potential to revitalize struggling rural communities.
K-12
Open Educational Resources Haven’t Upended the Way that K-12 Schools Get Course Materials – Yet
That could change as whole-course curricula become freely accessible online
Will the Ghost of Tracking’s Past Haunt Youth Apprenticeship’s Future?
New youth apprenticeship programs must grapple with the ugly legacy of career tracking.
States Will Soon Be Free to Transform Standardized Testing, But Most Won’t
Even states that only grudgingly rely on multiple-choice tests may sit out an “innovative assessment” pilot
Thousands of Parents are Enrolling Their Children in Online Preschool
But experts question if computer-based programs help or hinder learning for young children
How to Show Appreciation This Principals Month? Empower Them to Lead Our Youngest Learners
October is National Principals Month and it’s an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of these too often overlooked professionals.
Preschool’s Hidden Value May Be in Combating Poverty
Head Start may not boost school test scores, but researchers find long-term, multigenerational benefits.
Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce Will Take a Village
Policy and advocacy organizations have made a public commitment to work collaboratively to improve the early care and education workforce.
While the Rest of the World Invests More in Education, the U.S. Spends Less
Years of disinvestment could affect the future U.S. labor force
New GAO Report Examines Federal Role in Early Care and Education
Report highlights improved coordination between HHS and the Department of Education
