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[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

Before we meet 2025, journey along our reflections of the year we're leaving behind.

🥂 Read here how our #education and #workforce policy teams used the past twelve months to ensure that every child in every community can achieve a future without limits. https://t.co/UpeSXVQVfX

[Open Tech Institute at New America @OTI]

A #TikTok deal has been reached, but that shouldn’t become a shortcut for avoiding real reform or a license to use national security to mask protectionist technology policy. Read more from @lcoral, VP of @NewAmerica's Tech & Democracy programs: https://t.co/mCH4p48jOS

[Retro Report @RetroReport]

In a new video for @TIME, produced by @RetroReport, @hechingerreport and @SOB_Prods, we explore the fallout from a 2023 #SCOTUS decision banning colleges from considering race in admissions. Watch: https://t.co/TTLHreDSIe

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

Over the past two years, 28 states have passed laws to grow and enhance #apprenticeship programs.

📋 Here, our director of postsecondary pathways for youth @TcWhite1 and @Dan_Hinderliter from @CTEWorks explain what this tells us about states’ priorities. https://t.co/OP5evgsTqS

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

ICYDK: Times have changed. And, so too, should our #HigherEd funding policies.

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Learn how we can update these elitist systems that deepen inequities low-income and marginalized students face—by actually prioritizing fairness and #equity for all. https://t.co/pbb4j4G3jg

[Chalkbeat @Chalkbeat]

Indiana hopes to encourage more people to teach K-12 or early education through paid teaching apprenticeships. https://t.co/QP7psIfw8q

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

Colleges Urge @usedgov to Delay Gainful Employment… Again

The leading lobbying group for colleges says the upcoming change in administration necessitates relief from the Jan. 15 due date. So far, the department isn’t budging. https://t.co/wTF46HyZCJ

[NCTQ @NCTQ]

Ever wonder which states and teacher prep programs are walking the walk on teacher diversity?

Our interactive dashboard has the receipts. See who's making progress to diversify the workforce and who's falling behind. https://t.co/5WNB8qJgqA

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

We hear you, Abha Bhattarai at @washingtonpost, as well as the stressed parents. “Child-care-related work disruptions are up 19% from pre-pandemic levels and 17% higher than during the peak of COVID, per the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.”
https://t.co/KiHSB6FQz3

[Shalin Jyotishi @ShalinJyotishi]

New America’s Varying degrees found the same.

And yet CC per student investment lags that of 4-years. Reminds me of union polling data. 71% of the public now support unions, but only 10% belong to one.

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

Know any #tech-savvy students into computer science or digital design? Are they planning ahead for the summertime?

Share with them the application for our #build4good internship! They'll gain mentorship and work with nonprofits driving social change.

⚙️ https://t.co/FP9xWW93rE

[Shalin Jyotishi @ShalinJyotishi]

🆕Join @NewAmerica for a great event with @CommerceGov @NIST @US_EDA on Jan 15:

"Building Federal Capacity for Workforce Development Aligned to Industrial Policy"

https://t.co/HGxsYyRkIk

@mackhawk @politico @afternoondelete @MarkMuro1 @MarthaHRoss @paulfain @TheStalwart

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

🚨 We’re launching a Commission on the American Workforce to develop a bipartisan strategy to strengthen America’s workforce. Co-chaired by @BillHaslam and @DevalPatrick, the commission will address how to harness the skills, knowledge, and experience of the American people. 🧵

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

"#CommunityColleges are those 'mosquitoes' of change.

And if we support their mission, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for #HigherEd and for every student who walks through its doors." — @DocKizart

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[The EDU Ledger @TheEDULedger]

Views | Community colleges are not “less than” but are instead centers of resilience, opportunity, and excellence. (by @DocKizart) https://t.co/bAJRjawRfE

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

The CHIPS Act isn't just about R&D. It's a major source of training for skilled technical workers, as highlighted by the Brookings Institute. #HigherEd @gatesfoundation @ascendiumEP

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

Lower standards are being masqueraded as a child care solution, reports ⁦@jackiemader⁩ ⁦⁦@hechingerreport⁩ https://t.co/QKoV7xnLxL

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

Could districts convert their surplus school buildings to make more room for America's youngest learners?

🏫 Here, and along with #ECE author @ehaspel, our #ChildCare policy expert @ALoewenberg explores this idea and lists which steps to take first. https://t.co/JLhUKYfRUQ

[Entrepreneur_cm @entrepreneur_cm]

Unlocking America’s Deep Tech Potential: The Case for Federal Investment in Science Entrepreneurs: We have the vision and resources to support entrepreneurship in emerging technology… https://t.co/qmyBbQXKXz #DeepTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FederalInvestment #Science

[New America Ed @NewAmericaEd]

📍"How fair is school funding in your state?" 📍

[Education Law Center @EdLawCenter]

The results are in! See how your state’s school funding system stacks up in ELC’s latest #MakingTheGrade report. https://t.co/TMOjKBxXtl

[Future U. Podcast @futureupodcast]

History repeats: After Sputnik, NSF budget doubled in a year. Now, the CHIPS Act is pouring billions into R&D and education. What will be our next Silicon Valley? #HigherEd @gatesfoundation @ascendiumEP https://t.co/t6YeB69g83