Americans' Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In ...
Oct 1, 2024 · What do Americans think about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education? New America’s annual Varying Degrees survey seeks to better understand how Americans nationwide perceive higher education, and the data just released in summer 2024 show that, while partisan divides exist on some key questions, a majority of Amercians express support for actions that would improve ...
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 …
Latino Voices: Beyond the Numbers of America’s Fastest-Growing …
Oct 22, 2024 · The Latino population in the United States is undergoing rapid growth and diversification. Census projections show that it is one of the fastest-growing demographics, expected to increase from 19 percent to around 26 percent by 2060. Projected growth is fueled in part by the high number of young Latinos, with one in four children under 18 in the United States now of Latino origin.
New Research Finds Recently Arrived English Learners Have a …
Oct 24, 2024 · In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, immigrants are once again at the forefront of political scapegoating.Anti-minority rhetoric often comes about in times of crisis and fosters an illusion that immigrants are a drain on local communities and schools. Unfortunately this tactic is not new, and children are often swooped up in this harmful narrative.
Americans Broadly Favor the Support Services That Help Students …
Oct 22, 2024 · Support New America — We are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the …
State of Language Rights and Bilingual Education 50 years After …
January 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 ...
Career Pathways are Growing, but Challenges Remain
Oct 10, 2024 · This November, local practitioners, state leaders, and national organizations across the country will celebrate Career Development Month through career-focused learning events and activities to support students along their career journeys. Career readiness—and especially the somewhat amorphous concept of career pathways—has gained momentum over the past several years, driven by a ...
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 “safety net” often operates more like a test ...
Perception vs. Reality: The Typical College Student - New America
Reality. Without better data, it’s difficult to find a definitive answer to this question. We do know that 59 percent of full-time, first-time students at four-year institutions completed a bachelor’s or equivalent degree within six years, and that 32 percent of full-time, first-time students at two-year institutions completed a credential within three years.
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.