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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’ 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.
New America and ACCT Expand Partnership to Bolster Community College Capacity for Workforce and Economic Development and the Future of Work
New America and the Association of Community College Trustees announce two projects to strengthen community college strategies & practices.
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
Disability, IDEA, and the Impact of Federal Cuts
Jazmyne Owens interviews policy expert Taryn Williams on the impact of federal cuts to disability policy and civil rights.
Can Workforce Pell Support Apprenticeship? Yes, But…
Here are the eight key requirements for related technical instruction to qualify for Workforce Pell.