Youth Today
All posts tagged "Education and Training"
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1.9KNewsSouth Carolina House approves ‘universal’ school choice before pilot even begins
House Republicans refused to set limitations or requirements on private schools taking taxpayer money.
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1.1KNewsSome states fill the void as post-pandemic federal after-school program funds disappear
Thus far, 20 states have earmarked millions to keep afterschool programs afloat.
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798NewsUniversal prekindergarten is coming to California — bumpy rollout and all
The plan is that the $2.7 billion program will be fully implemented by 2025-26.
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695NewsBiden budget plan includes $8B to put learning recovery on a ‘faster track’
The budget targets chronic absenteeism, high-impact tutoring, and extended learning in afterschool/summer school programs.
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1.2KGuest Opinion EssayIs the National Guard a solution to school violence?
Would their presence reduce violence or only increase punitive/exclusionary responses to student behavior?
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854NewsData science under fire: What math do high schoolers really need?
Math scores are falling nationwide. Should algebra be replaced with real-world data science?
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646NewsThe SAT is going digital. Here’s what to know.
This change plus other modifications are designed to create a less stressful test experience.
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937NewsGeorgia Senate targets American Library Association in new legislative push
Senate Bill 390 prohibit purchasing materials or services provided by the ALA.
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666NewsJob-focused community college programs grow but grim transfer trend continues
Few students are transferring to four-year institutions as their interest in immediate employability rises.
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1.4KGuest Opinion EssayAfter years of silent sacrifices and unseen struggles, Black women are still holding up the child care industry
Early education and child care represent the most diverse and lowest-paid sector in education.
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746NewsQ&A: There was no guide to looking for child care. Now there is.
Child care is scarce and expensive. Parents have questions. This guide has the answers.
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1.6KNewsAvoiding student loan repayment surprises as rules change
Borrowers can sharpen their understanding of how to minimize loan costs through several means.
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964NewsTelemedicine and teletherapy: Unexpected ways to fight chronic absenteeism
In-school telehealth clinics offer students healthcare without missing school for a doctor's office visit.
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1.0KGuest Opinion EssayQ&A: Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools
America’s schools don’t always welcome, support or allow cultural expression.
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575NewsA Reckoning in Cleveland: COVID Cuts Slash Laptops, Summer School, After-School
The exact details of cuts will be set over the next few months.
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1.2KNewsTesting AI’s pluses and minuses in after-school programming
A relative handful of tech-forward afterschool programs are beginning to fully embrace AI.
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2.1KNewsGeorgia GOP pushes to pass school voucher bill this year
Providing $6,500 towards private or home-school tuition, families must still cover any remaining tuition balance.
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563NewsIdaho resolution would aim to lower voting threshold to pass school bonds
Idaho is one of only two states that require two-thirds to support a bond.
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586NewsIncluding young learners in the push for reading reform
A current reading reform effort places emphasis on strengthening foundational skills before kindergarten.
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649NewsPartial FAFSA fix lets students from immigrant families apply for financial aid
Students can leave their parent or spouse’s Social Security number blank for now.
