Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
WEBState 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 operation for programs in Oregon and Colorado.
The Benefits Of Free College - New America
WEBA 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
WEBIn 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.
Six states have now passed LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum …
WEBJun 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 ...
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide - New America
WEBThis 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 ...
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · 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 …
New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained - New America
WEBApril 28, 2021. With new national leadership prioritizing paid family and medical leave, 2021 may be the year the United States finally creates a national paid leave program, ending its outlier status among peer nations, reducing hardships for families and small businesses, helping the women and people of color hardest hit by the pandemic, and ...
The Case for Multiparty Democracy - New America
WEBJan. 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
WEBThe 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 ...
Americans' Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In ...
WEBOct 1, 2024 · What do Americans think about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education? New America’s annual Varying Degrees survey seeks to better understand how Americans nationwide perceive higher education, and the data just released in summer 2024 show that, while partisan divides exist on some key questions, a majority of Amercians express support for actions that would improve ...