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With little federal support for families, states are stepping up  

The Hechinger Report

Those laws will go into effect between 2023 and 2026. We’re optimistic that Congress will follow suit and put kids and families at the forefront of its agenda,” said Christy Gleason, Vice President of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns at Save the Children Action Network, a nonprofit advocacy group, in a statement. “At

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Partners with Scholastic to Create Latino-inspired Book Collection

eSchool News

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. ALAS has nearly 8,000 members across 23 state affiliates with several more states soon to be a part of the ALAS Familia.

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Names New Executive Director

eSchool News

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida, and New York- all of whom are ALAS State Affiliates – Latinos already have reached that level.

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10 Things To Know about the Future of Blockchain in Education

Doug Levin

To that end (and based on my DC Blockchain Summit experience), here is my current list of the top 10 things to know about the future of blockchain in education.

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Intergenerational Care Benefits Children and Seniors. Why Is It Still So Rare?

Edsurge

Most experts agree that older adults as a population tend to be isolated and lonely problems associated with an increased risk of dementia, heart disease and stroke, according to Jina Ragland, associate state director of advocacy and outreach at AARP Nebraska. As they age, their social networks contract.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing a perspective to all aspiring school and district administrators including superintendents through programs, services, advocacy and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces Recipients of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards

eSchool News

The awards program honored 17 individuals for their extraordinary education advocacy and leadership. Our 2022-2023 award honorees exemplify strong, mission-driven leadership, and their support and advocacy for Latino and historically marginalized youth is truly inspiring,” said ALAS Executive Director Dr. Maria Armstrong. “We