Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
网页State paid leave programs are or will soon pay benefits to virtually all workers in 13 states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington—and the District of Columbia when a qualifying need arises. [1] 2024 will be the first full year of …
The Benefits Of Free College - New America
网页A new working paper from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigates who benefits from free college programs. Examining three ways to make community colleges tuition-free, the report considers the effects of the programs and their impacts on enrollment and degree completion. Read the full article here.
Who Takes Remedial Courses? Examining the Demographics
网页In community colleges, 37 percent of students aged 15-23, 42 percent of those aged 24-29, and 44 percent of those aged 30 and older had ever enrolled in a developmental course, in contrast to 20 percent, 35 percent, and 39 percent for students of the same age groups at four-year institutions. Impacts of Developmental Education.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide - New America
网页This resource is intended to support the reflective practice and ongoing learning of culturally responsive teachers. It can help teachers assess their personal strengths and develop a plan to sharpen their practice. Additionally, this guide can and should be used by those who support teachers. Teacher preparation faculty, mentors, coaches, and ...
The Case for Multiparty Democracy - New America
网页Jan. 23, 2020. Excerpt adapted from Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America by Political Reform senior fellow Lee Drutman. Today, American parties are more united internally around competing visions of national identity than any time since the Civil War. This division defines national partisan conflict and ...
Child Development and Early Learning - New America
网页The development of social and emotional skills, such as the ability to work collaboratively, learn from peers, and manage emotions and behavior, are critical for children’s long-term success. A secure parent-child attachment sets the foundation for the healthy development of these skills. They can also be encouraged by knowledgeable educators ...
Mandatory and Discretionary Spending - New America
网页Support New America — We are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.
Six states have now passed LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum …
网页2021年6月17日 · 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 …
Exploring Paraprofessional Requirements across the 50 States and …
网页2023年4月5日 · Currently, federal law requires that paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the following qualifications: knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Federal law plays an important role in setting requirements ...
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
网页2022年12月12日 · Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past and Current Voices. 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 …