The Workweek: Dec. 5, 2016
Highlights from the week’s latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
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New Report Puts Spotlight on Early Elementary Years
How can state leaders ensure that early education gains persist over time?
Creating Equity by Teaching Equality
Prior to this 2016, very few public schools taught students about LGBTQ identities, civil rights, or LGBTQ contributions to U.S. history.
Preschool Development Grants: Where Do They Go From Here?
Another round of Preschool Development Grant (PDG) funding was announced for the 18 states that were first awarded grants three years ago.
Department of Education’s Budget Estimates Cannot Be Trusted
A new GAO report shows gross negligence estimating the cost of income-driven repayment.
Out Today: Past is Prologue
Eight years out from the last recession, how would a future recession impact state and local appropriations for higher education?
Apprenticeship Can Help Us Build Our STEM Workforce
Apprenticeship can help us get more people ready for STEM careers starting with high school students.
North Carolina Study: Early Education Gains Persist, Are Linked To Funding
Children who lived in counties that adequately funded early childhood programs made significant gains in reading and math
Diane Ravitch is Not Telling the Truth
Diane Ravitch’s deliberate falsehoods.