New America – Education Policy Program

This week, the president finally issued his long-anticipated executive order that claims to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. ?? But this is not a serious policy move—just more political theater. Here, our director Kevin Carey describes how this "short and substance-free" statement misrepresents America's global standing, disregards overwhelming public opposition, and vilifies the dedicated workers who protect student rights, manage financial aid, and uphold education standards. ?? Read how such empty rhetoric won't erase reality: https://lnkd.in/e8EXkkpE ?? And bookmark this growing repository of resources that centralizes our policy analysis and predictions on what happens next: https://lnkd.in/ePfuWXyB

This outstanding article by my friend and colleague Lisa Guernsey is a must read about the dangers of eliminating funding for museums and library services. I would add that in Philadelphia the library also serves as a place where kids go after school to do their homework and where their parents go to use the computers. And as the incredible CEO and President of the Association of Children's Museums, @ArthurAffleck noted, this also means that millions of kids who visit children's museums with their families will be directly impacted. Children's Museums are a lifeline that brings the highest quality out of school education to children across the country. The administration says that they care about families and children, but their actions speak louder than their words.

Today at 4pm ET: Join EALA and New America for National AI Literacy Day. Hear from?practitioners and experts?as they share key recommendations on shaping AI policies that truly support all learners. An-Me Chung Anashay Wright Bryan Dean Carrie Gillispie Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ednZn87Q

In 1982 the Supreme Court considered whether a “substantial state interest” was involved in preventing children of undocumented immigrants—who may be undocumented themselves—from attending public school. In the end, the court concluded that the costs associated with having a substantial part of society be uneducated and illiterate was too great to bear, to both the nation and the innocent children being harmed by the policy. A handful of states are considering taking away undocumented students' right to a free public education. Whose interest does this serve? Efforts to?undermine?Plyler?are often shrouded under the?guise?of relieving states of undue financial pressure caused by undocumented students. These efforts are often based on misconceptions about undocumented students and the “burden” they place on K–12 schools and taxpayers. Here are three facts people often get wrong about undocumented students ???? https://lnkd.in/eJPjqfXY

We are starting a project on degree apprenticeship. Do you know of a degree apprenticeship program? Please let us know! And read out blog about the work. https://lnkd.in/e2eXTnpQ

Earlier this week, we gathered teams from 6 community colleges partnering with New America to learn more about how community colleges support child care access for their student parents. We spent a day together digging into what kind of services can be built to support student parents' access to care, what programs and funding can be leveraged, and how to collect and use data that helps campuses understand and respond to student parents' needs. Thanks to the college teams for joining us, sharing their practices with other campuses, and to Theresa Anderson, Yoslin A., Miya T. Simpson, Ph.D., Susana Hines, Tia Caldwell for presenting on your work and expertise. To check out some of our writings and learnings from this project (with more to come), visit the link in the comments.

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My latest blog for the New America – Education Policy Program: The Assault on Higher Education is an Assault on Democracy. #highereducation #democracy https://lnkd.in/eCd9zHe4

I wrote this week about the illegality of eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services — and what is at stake for students, families, and communities around the country. Show Up #ForOurLibraries #StandUpforEd Thank you to American Library Association Urban Libraries Council Tim Ritchie Paul Signorelli Sarah Gilliland Deborah Fallows New America – Education Policy Program policy and so many others writing about and recognizing the importance of these institutions for learning and education.

"If we were able to seize the energy that young people bring—we'd be able to accomplish far more than we realize." ?? ?? ?? Recently, our postsecondary pathways for youth director Taylor C. White spoke with Siemens CEO David Etzwiler about how #YouthApprenticeship programs are transforming the future of work. Catch the latest episode of the #OptimisticOutlook podcast with Barbara Humpton for insight into how #apprenticeships bridge the education-to-employment gap and why the "key to a stronger, more inclusive #workforce" starts before college. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ?? https://lnkd.in/gfMtnmY3 ?? https://lnkd.in/gkqRix_S And click here to learn about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA), our growing initiative that links learners with local employers across the country—and puts them on a low-cost path to valuable credentials and careers. ?? https://lnkd.in/e23E56-Z