Family Thriving: How Social Policy Can Promote Greater Connection
Feb 13, 2024 · Today, many American families with young children are particularly vulnerable to struggling with day-to-day challenges of survival. The contributing forces are well-documented—child care is scarce; everything is more expensive, including food, shelter, and other necessities; and neighborhood and community risks are top of mind—all while the “safety net” often operates more like a test ...
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide - New America
Competency 1 - Reflect on One's Cultural Lens. Culturally responsive educators routinely reflect on their own life experiences and membership in various identity groups (i.e., those assigned by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender), and they ask themselves how these factors influence their beliefs and actions.
Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
State 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.
Americans' Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In ...
Oct 1, 2024 · What do Americans think about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education? New America’s annual Varying Degrees survey seeks to better understand how Americans nationwide perceive higher education, and the data just released in summer 2024 show that, while partisan divides exist on some key questions, a majority of Amercians express support for actions that would improve ...
State of Language Rights and Bilingual Education 50 years After …
January 21, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case of 1974 which enshrined in law that students identified as English learners (ELs) must be provided with the necessary services to “fully participate” in their education, regardless of their home language. The class action case was brought forth on behalf of 1,800 Cantonese-speaking students from Chinese backgrounds ...
Unpacking Dual Enrollment: Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities …
Research shows that dual enrollment yields positive outcomes for students. It is associated with higher rates of college enrollment, persistence, and completion and with earning higher wages after high school. Evidence suggests that the more dual credits a student takes, the better their chances of reaping these rewards.. Importantly, dual …
Six states have now passed LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum …
Jun 17, 2021 · Following months of anti-transgender legislation and contentious debates around LGBTQ+ student rights, Nevada took a big step forward last week by becoming the sixth state to require schools to teach a history and social science curriculum inclusive of LGBTQ+ people and identities. In many ways, Assembly Bill 2621 mirrors efforts of other states that have already passed such legislation, many ...
Our People - New America
Support New America — We are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
Dec 12, 2022 · As 2022 ends, it can be tempting to forget intentions set during November, National Native American heritage month. Thus, take time to reflect on the reasons why the nation intentionally recognizes Native people and strategies to implement in learning environments.
From Polarization to Pluralism - New America
Jun 26, 2023 · Key Insights from the Conference Presentations and Discussions. Parties play an essential role in modern democracy—helping citizens organize and act on their preferences—but their benefits are harder to realize in a rigid two-party system.