To our Nation’s Educators and Education Stakeholders: Thank you for giving your all for students during this unprecedented year. As the Commissioner of Education in Connecticut, I experienced firsthand the disruptions schools and communities faced as the pandemic unfolded. As a former teacher and principal, I understand how challenging it has been to work under […]
Join NSC’s Jessica Cardott and Caroline Treschitta on Thursday, February 25, at 2 pm ET for an interactive webinar about how 2020 became the tipping point for a more intentional approach to addressing these issues in career & technical education. Discover how educators and industry partners have implemented access, diversity, equity, and inclusion policies for […]
Courtesy of Politico Congress approved a $900 billion coronavirus relief package late Monday night after months of inaction and partisan bickering, sending desperately needed aid to Americans reeling from a global pandemic. Last-minute drama over a series of provisions delayed final passage of the bill for days, but the major pillars remained the same: $600 […]
Courtesy of CBS News A bipartisan group of lawmakers rolled out a $908 billion coronavirus relief plan that would provide aid to state and local governments, small businesses and jobless Americans but not include another round of stimulus checks, as Democratic leaders and the White House remain deadlocked on another economic package and the clock […]
On November 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual briefing to examine the federal role in addressing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, including negative pregnancy-related health outcomes and pregnancy-related deaths of women in the United States. I hope you’ll join us for the briefing, […]
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity pays tribute to the life and legacy of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A gender equity pioneer who championed social justice, civil […]
Beginning on Constitution Day, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, join Census Bureau partners nationwide in reminding your network that time is running out to respond to the 2020 Census. Take the 2020 Census >>
The House Ed and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services is holding a hearing “On the Basis of Sex: Examining the Administration’s Attacks on Gender-Based Protections” on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 12:30pm. Learn more
Courtesy of Civil Rights Coaltion WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late this afternoon, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in NAACP v. DeVos, striking down a rule that imposes unlawful conditions on federal emergency aid for public schools. Judge Dabney L. Friedrich ruled that Secretary of Education Betsy […]
Today, The Education Trust (Ed Trust) and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) are proud to release a new guide titled “. . . and they cared: How to Create Better, Safer Learning Environments for Girls of Color” to help school, district, and state leaders rethink school safety. Authored by Kayla Patrick, Adaku Onyeka-Crawford, and […]
(Courtesy of Foresight Law + Policy) The U.S. Department of Education (USDoE) has announced the creation of the Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity (IREPO) grant program, which is to be funded through money received by USDoE as part of the CARES Act. The new grant program is “designed to help institutions of higher education […]
A recent report shows that 49% of U.S. workers with both high school diplomas and professional certifications are in good jobs. But, not all non-degree credentials lead to such outcomes. With Lumina Foundation’s support, National Skills Coalition and Education Strategy Group are partnering to help states and postsecondary systems prioritize quality non-degree credentials that help people find […]
