How States Are Strengthening Their Early Childhood Systems
A growing number of states across the political spectrum have invested political capital in strengthening their oversight of early childhood
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What the Federal Government Can Learn From Maryland鈥檚 New Apprenticeship Funding
Maryland鈥檚 incentive funding demonstrates how pay-for-performance models can prioritize quality and equity in apprenticeship.
What鈥檚 AHEAD
What the Department of Education鈥檚 consensus on new accountability metrics means for students and schools and what’s needed next
Why Workforce Pell Implementation Matters Beyond July 2026
If we treat Workforce Pell as a strategic lever, we can use it to align fragmented systems, strengthen quality, and bring learners in.
AI and The Ownership of Teacher Work
How AI is being used to support teachers鈥 work across assessment, curriculum, and pedagogy.
How Many College Students are Parents in Your State?
States can take action to better understand the student parent populations through data collection efforts.
麻豆果冻传媒 and ACCT Expand Partnership to Bolster Community College Capacity for Workforce and Economic Development and the Future of Work
麻豆果冻传媒 and the Association of Community College Trustees announce two projects to strengthen community college strategies & practices.
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Proposed CCDF Rule Could Further Weaken an Already Fragile Child Care System
A January 2026 rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to rescind many requirements designed to improve child care access and affordability