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Advice to the U.S. President
State Legislatures Weighing in on Workforce Pell
Using Past Lessons to Draw a Blueprint for Federal Investment in Community Colleges
Newsom’s Budget Builds on California’s Early Education Momentum
Governor Newsom unveiled his proposed 2020–21 budget last month
Starting, Supporting, and Scaling Youth Apprenticeship: Tools to Accelerate the Work of Partnerships in the Field
PAYA National Partners have developed a collection of tools to help communities develop and expand youth apprenticeship.
A Missing Puzzle Piece in the Federal-State Partnership Landscape
With college costs on the rise, policymakers are looking for different models of funding for higher education.
Perspectives on Leadership in Early Education: “We are wired to be in safety mode”
An interview with Lisa Lahey about leading adults towards more strategic work and sustained change.
Maryland’s Approach to Youth Apprenticeship Expansion: Leverage the Existing CTE Infrastructure
In just a few years, MD has launched a strategy for meeting employer workforce needs and providing youth a pathway to and through college.