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Many Lack Access to Quality Early Education. Home Visiting Programs Are Bringing it to More Families.

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Dr. Michael Warren, associate administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration, which oversees the MIECHV program, has seen first-hand the way home visiting can strengthen families but says that, right now, its scope is too limited. That is purely because of resources,” notes Warren. “If

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Some colleges have an answer for students questioning the value of higher ed: work-based learning

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By the time she walks across the stage at Drexel University’s commencement ceremony in 2027, Natelauri will have spent 11 years of her life – and a lot of money – on higher education, including seven years at the Community College of Philadelphia, working part-time toward an associate degree in business.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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Depending on their population size , school districts and state and local governments have until April 2026 or April 2027 to ensure their web content and mobile apps comply with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. That involves devoting resources and people to delivering greater accessibility, she says.

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Evidence Shows That Home Visits Support Children and Families. Here’s What to Know.

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“It's almost equally … about helping our families find the proper resources to improve their lives and improve maternal mental health,” notes Pedlar, the home visitor in San Antonio. Things as simple as helping a family find a food resource and taking that burden off their shoulders can be really helpful.” Being a parent is hard.

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Climate Change Took a Heavy Toll on the U.S. Last Year. What’s the Cost to Education?

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I hope that it doesn't take until 2027 for education to be like, ‘We need to start thinking about climate change,’” Davis says, “because what will happen is those [schools] that have resources and access will already be prepared with electric vehicles, with solar panels.

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OPINION: Six ways to nurture high-aptitude math students in under-resourced schools

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Common obstacles include high teacher turnover, insufficient resources and overcrowded classes. If educators share with parents information about summer programs, community-based organizations or online resources, parents may be willing to take the next step to get their children involved. Sign up here for our newsletter.

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How Creative Technology Can Help Students Take on the Future

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Brian Johnsrud The latest World Economic Forum Jobs Report highlights the top skills that will rise in importance by 2027. It’s about having the right content, support and resources to help everyone use it effectively. Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking.

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