Six states have now passed LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum …
WEBJun 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 ...
New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained - New America
WEBApril 28, 2021. With new national leadership prioritizing paid family and medical leave, 2021 may be the year the United States finally creates a national paid leave program, ending its outlier status among peer nations, reducing hardships for families and small businesses, helping the women and people of color hardest hit by the pandemic, and ...
New Study Reveals Positive Impacts of Paraeducators on Student …
WEBApr 2, 2021 · Hemelt, Ladd and Clifton found that paraeducators had a positive impact on students’ reading and math achievement scores on state standardized tests and that these impacts were particularly strong for students of color. Teacher assistants also helped boost overall school proficiency rates, with the strongest effects seen for students of color ...
Culturally Responsive Education Resources for Federal, State, and …
WEBTeacher 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.
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past and Current Voices. 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 …
State of Language Rights and Bilingual Education 50 years After …
WEBJanuary 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 ...
Digital Resources For EL Students - New America
WEBMar 30, 2020 · Eight excellent digital resources for English language learners - This blog from Education Forward includes a list of recommended sites, as well as practical tips to engage English learners’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through virtual learning. EnglishMediaLab - This site features free quizzes, games, and exercises to ...
The New America Care Report
WEBThe average cost of full-time care in child care centers for all children ages 0-4 in the United States is $9,589 a year, higher than the average cost of in-state college tuition ($9,410). To cover the cost of full time in-center care for one child, a family earning at the median household income would need to spend one-fifth (18 percent) of ...
Jobs & Fellowships - New America
WEBJobs & Fellowships. Thank you for your interest in joining New America. With competitive benefits, a collaborative working environment, and an array of cross-cutting issues areas, New America brings together top thinkers, researchers, and agents of change. Open positions are listed below. New America is an equal opportunity employer.
Pell Grant Funding and History - New America
WEBFor the 2014-2015 school year, mandatory funding is expected to comprise $870 of the maximum $5,730 Pell Grant. The balance of $4,860 in each year is funded through an annual appropriations bill. In 2008 and 2009, both the number of Pell Grant recipients and the cost of the program rose rapidly. This growth can be attributed to a combination of ...