Child Development and Early Learning - New America
Young children are actively observing their world and learning from it from the moment of birth. Although development and learning are often categorized in separate domains—such as social and emotional development, cognitive development, physical development and health, and general learning competencies—they are not isolated competencies.Instead, they each …
New Study Reveals Positive Impacts of Paraeducators on Student …
Apr 2, 2021 · Paraeducators, also known as teaching assistants, play an essential role in supporting student learning. They provide one-on-one assistance to students with disabilities, help manage classroom activities, lead small group instruction, provide real-time translation for English learner (EL) students, and facilitate communication with families who speak languages other …
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 …
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 …
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.
Who Takes Remedial Courses? Examining the Demographics
The college journey is often seen as a turning point in a person’s life—a time to explore new academic and career pathways. However, for over one in four undergraduate students, this journey takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves directed into review courses, otherwise known as developmental or remedial courses.
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.
The Housing Crisis for Community College Students is Out of …
Jan 13, 2022 · America has a housing crisis. Nationwide skyrocketing costs have made housing unaffordable for millions of Americans. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession, nearly half of all renter households were cost-burdened, meaning they paid more than 30% of their income towards rent. This trend has likely worsened since the pandemic, …
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 enrollment seems to provide these …
Culturally Responsive Education Resources for Federal, State, and …
Teacher Competencies that Promote Culturally Responsive Teaching Jenny Muñiz March 28, 2019. As the term culturally responsive education gains popularity, misconceptions have emerged. To promote clarity, New America developed a set of eight core competencies that describe the mindsets, skills, and practices of culturally responsive teachers.