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Lots to look at in the new college enrollment data (it's up overall but first-year/freshmen student enrollment is down). One detail I thought was interesting: For-profit colleges had some of the steepest declines during the pandemic but this fall they had the biggest increases -- 6.4 percent compared with .8 percent and 1.4 percent at public and nonprofit four-year colleges. https://lnkd.in/emcU8CUx

Student enrollment across Washington State is experiencing a significant decline, from Port Townsend to Walla Walla and beyond. The Seattle Times article delves into the demographic shifts impacting our education system nationwide. While advocating for full public education funding remains crucial, district leaders must now navigate this generational change with fiscal and educational ingenuity. How have you seen districts successfully balance providing excellent educational services with adjusting resources amid decreasing enrollment? Read more on this insightful analysis: https://lnkd.in/gE2sPzYk

Are you interested in using the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education Household Survey data? This new user’s guide from our research partner NORC provides information on the NSECE Household main public-use data file and calendar data file. Household survey data will help to answer such research questions as: 1. Who is caring for America’s children when they are not with their parents? 2. Do families with different demographic characteristics have different preferences or different patterns of usage? 3. How do families search for care and how does this vary by age of children, characteristics of parents, location, and availability of licensed slots per population? 4. How and how much do families pay for care? 5. How many families of different characteristics receive public financial support for ECE, and how does this vary by age of child and type of care utilized? https://buff.ly/49xIKcl #ECE #Data

Are you interested in using the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education Household Survey data? This new user’s guide from our research partner NORC provides information on the NSECE Household main public-use data file and calendar data file. Household survey data will help to answer such research questions as: 1. Who is caring for America’s children when they are not with their parents? 2. Do families with different demographic characteristics have different preferences or different patterns of usage? 3. How do families search for care and how does this vary by age of children, characteristics of parents, location, and availability of licensed slots per population? 4. How and how much do families pay for care? 5. How many families of different characteristics receive public financial support for ECE, and how does this vary by age of child and type of care utilized? https://buff.ly/49xIKcl #ECE #Data

Are you interested in using the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education Household Survey data? This new user’s guide from our research partner NORC provides information on the NSECE Household main public-use data file and calendar data file. Household survey data will help to answer such research questions as: 1. Who is caring for America’s children when they are not with their parents? 2. Do families with different demographic characteristics have different preferences or different patterns of usage? 3. How do families search for care and how does this vary by age of children, characteristics of parents, location, and availability of licensed slots per population? 4. How and how much do families pay for care? 5. How many families of different characteristics receive public financial support for ECE, and how does this vary by age of child and type of care utilized? https://buff.ly/49xIKcl #ECE #Data

Interested in learning more about the well-being of Head Start families and staff? Check out the most recent data tables from the 2021–2022 Study of Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES) programs. This new report from Mathematica shares detailed findings on children, families, and teachers from fall 2021. https://buff.ly/49t23mO #HeadStart #data

Results of tax referenda over time vary significantly from state to state for a variety of reasons. In any given year, however, upwards of 50% of all school referenda seeking operating money or bonding are unsuccessful. Some factors such as demographics, the economy, anti-tax politics, and the presence of organized opposition are contributing factors and out of a district’s control. Other factors, including harnessing research-based best practices and understanding how to capture and effectively use available data sets are mostly or fully within control of leadership and the school board. Check out this blog post for 10 reasons school referenda fail, and how to find success: https://lnkd.in/gF7vnyzv

As an Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission Commissioner I want to share why I think its important to understand high quality early childhood education and care and the impact it has on business. “The rising cost of child care services in the United States has created a challenge for many working parents: Should they keep paying for child care, adjust their work schedules to reduce expenses, or leave the workforce? The National Database of Childcare Prices shows that child care expenses are untenable for families throughout the country and highlights the urgent need for greater federal investments, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.” For Chester County: Care type and age: Infant center-based Median yearly price in 2018 dollars: $15,371 Median yearly price in 2023 dollars (estimated): $18,093 Childcare price as share of median family income: 13.1%   County Economic Characteristics                                                             Women's labor force participation rate: 76.5%             Women's median earnings: $36,242                                    Median family income: $117,559 Percent of families in poverty: 4.0% The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, YMCA of Greater Brandywine, PA Chamber of Business and Industry Rising Cost of Child Care Services a Challenge for Working Parents (census.gov)

For the first time it feels like the next generation will have fewer opportunities than the last. We can’t let that happen. That’s why Scottish Labour will get our economy, education system and NHS working for the young people of Scotland. My latest Daily Record column 👇🏼

Please share widely ensure our kids are heard Children’s Commissioner announces embargoed launch of ‘The Big Ambition’ Good afternoon, I am delighted to announce that tomorrow I will be launching ‘The Big Ambition’ to hear directly from children, young people, and parents from across the country. I wanted to update you on ‘The Big Ambition’ survey before it goes live tomorrow, September 14th. It is embargoed until 00.01, so please do not share more widely before then. Now, as we approach the General Election, I am clear that it is a crucial moment to take children and young people’s voices to key decision makers and Government, to make sure they are heard. That is why, through ‘The Big Ambition’ survey I want to hear from children and young people about their education, the support they receive and the wider world. I will also be asking what they want for their future, their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. This survey is for all children and young people aged 6, up to 18. Alongside this, parents and other adults can complete the survey on behalf of children and young people aged 0, up to 5, to ensure we also hear from early years settings.   I am particularly committed to hearing from children who may be more vulnerable, including those in care. That is why I am emailing you to ask for your support in this. When the embargo breaks - the survey can be completed here: https://lnkd.in/drss9z5t. Through this link there is an easy read version and different questions based on the age of the child or young person. Tomorrow, 'The Big Ambition' webpage will also go live, it includes more information about the survey and printable versions of the survey. If children in your setting will be unable to complete the survey online, please print out paper versions and then input their responses online. Alternatively, you can email my team the completed survey at: research.network@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk or post completed responses to us at: Children’s Commissioner for England Sanctuary Buildings 20 Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT Please encourage every child in your setting to complete the survey, so that their voices are reflected in the decisions that will affect them in years to come. Additionally, it would be wonderful if you could share this survey on your social media accounts using the hashtag #TheBigAmbition. You can use our Social Media Kit for suggestions of what this could look like.  By sharing my survey far and wide, you’ll be ensuring that the views of the children you support are reflected. I am grateful for your ongoing support. Yours sincerely, image007.png Dame Rachel de Souza  Children’s Commissioner for England