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.
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.
Misogynist Incels and Male Supremacism - New America
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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 ...
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 ...
What Should Our High School Students Study? - New America
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Following the publication of A Nation at Risk, most states did tighten their high school course requirements (though no state fully adopted the New Basics).[5] They cut down on the number of electives, narrowed the list of courses that could fulfill core requirements, and mandated additional years of math, science, and, to a lesser extent, social studies.[6]
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 ...
Apprenticeship and Opportunity in Nursing Today - New America
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Apprenticeship integrates both classroom-based learning and paid opportunities to hone technical skills on the job, which can benefit new and experienced nurses. And it’s not meant to replace traditional nursing education. Instead, apprenticeships in nursing work within existing frameworks of licensure and credential attainment.
Mandatory and Discretionary Spending - New America
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The Representation of Social Groups in U.S. Education Materials …
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Amanda LaTasha Armstrong. Feb. 16, 2022. Abstract. This brief summarizes a recent report that synthesizes more than 160 studies to explore the connection between culturally responsive materials and learning, and to assess the frequency and portrayal of different racial, ethnic, and gender groups within printed and digital educational media.