Build Back Better: What’s in it for Education?
New America outlines the PK-12 provisions included in the Build Back Better Act.
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The Build Back Better Act: Community Colleges, Workforce Development, and Worker Protections
A summary of Build Back Better investments in community colleges, apprenticeships, care workers, and worker protections.
Build Back Better’s Strategy for Improving Working Conditions for Home Care Professionals
The time is right for the federal government to push for the improved compensation of essential home care workers.
Let’s Make it Official: Youth Apprenticeship Needs a Federal Definition
The federal government must act to make sure all youth apprentices benefit from established best practices.
Fact Sheet: Care Economy Investments in Build Back Better
The proposed Build Back Better legislation represents the first major U.S. attempt to invest in building a care infrastructure.
Building California’s Health Care Workforce through Labor Management and Community College Partnerships
Partnerships with labor management training funds can serve colleges, learners, and state workforce needs.
The Importance of Including Student Voices within Early Alert Systems at Community Colleges
If students’ voices are not included, colleges make the mistake of relying on technology as their silver bullet to meet institutional goals
Understanding Where All Kids Are: Why it’s Critical to Improve Pre-K Assessments to Support Equitable Early Learning
Stronger equity-informed and culturally sensitive assessments that generate direct insights for teachers and parents are critical.
New Findings and More Questions on the Community College Baccalaureate
Some of what we’ve learned confirms earlier findings, but other results have challenged our thinking and raised new questions.