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The Fulbright Program was an invaluable experience to gain fresh perspectives on fostering sustainable and inclusive development. None of this would have been achievable without the unwavering support of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. A heartfelt thank you to Heller for its dedication to shaping countless minds to drive positive change worldwide! 🌍 #Fulbright #HellerSchool #SustainableDevelopment #InclusiveDevelopment"

The 2025 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings are in—and Heller has been ranked among the top public affairs graduate schools in two specialty categories: #9 in social policy and #13 in health policy and management. 🎉 Learn more about this achievement here: https://bit.ly/3J8AOn7 #Brandeis #BrandeisUniversity #TheHellerSchool #HellerAt65

As we round out Early Childhood Education Month in Louisiana, St. Tammany Corporation CEO Christopher Masingill shared an open letter in nola.com laying out the crucial importance of investing in early childhood education as it relates to economic and workforce development. These issues are closely tied together and impact our ability to cultivate, attract, and retain a talented workforce, which is why we support the mission of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information that is meant to inform early ed policy solutions in our state. “Investing in the early years of a child's life lays the foundation for a brighter and more prosperous future for children, families and the broader economy,” said Masingill. “We will improve the quality of life for everyone in Louisiana if we support early education, so I urge the Legislature to continue its investment in early learning programs. We cannot let this critical workforce issue hold Louisiana back from the prosperity and future successes that lie ahead for us all.” Read more at https://ow.ly/4I2o50QJxLT Read more about LPIC at https://ow.ly/mQ1P50QJxLU

Folx engaged as child development researchers, here is a valuable opportunity to learn how to translate your research into policy relevance. This 3-day webinar series on How to Build Relationships with Policymakers may help you #Elevate Your Harriet Work! https://lnkd.in/eGxvZa5P

The once-in-a-century public health crisis of the pandemic has also created a once-in-a-century education crisis for public education. If we fail to address the learning loss crisis, we risk the future of an entire generation of children – and we perpetuate the cycles driving gun violence in Chicago. The good news is that we have the solution to pandemic-era learning loss: high-dosage tutoring. Federal policymakers must increase the funding available for school districts and practitioners so that we can scale tutoring at the national level needed to overcome this crisis. That’s why we’ll be joining the City Club of Chicago for an event on February 20th: The Economic Ripple of Learning Loss and its Impact on Chicago’s Future. Moderated by Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Page Editor Lorraine Forte, panelists include University of Chicago Education Lab faculty director Dr. Jens Ludwig, CEO of Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez, and Chicago Office Managing Partner at PwC Laura Thonn. Learn more and register for the City Club of Chicago event: https://lnkd.in/gaKCzaSd Read more about the dual crises of learning loss and gun violence, as well as the solution of tutoring, in a recent Chicago Tribune op-ed by Dr. Jens Ludwig: https://lnkd.in/eU-n4HSY

Re: Educational Opportunities I am still shaking my head, at the unequivocal lack of qualitative educational support kept from U.S. states that need help and monetary support the most. Wealthy parents fed up with this situation, were able to form charter schools. Most middle and low income parents had no choice but to keep their children in the public school systems. A new school curriculum, Technology was missing for decades. Those students still pushed toward college and then left, could have had ample opportunities for those with Technological interests. Any reference to non-white historical figures and their enormous contributions to the “building of America” was distorted at every turn. We know more about those contributions today, but the History books students learn from still lack what really was true from the very beginning. Several generations have been passed over and underutilized for the talents and gifts to society they could have given. Let’s not stand alongside any longer, speak up - stand tall & be seen!

According to data from Policy Matters Ohio, Ohio ranks: •47th in K-12 funding equity 📉 •42nd in infant mortality 📉 •37th in child economic security 📉 •36th in preschool enrollment 📉 There’s a clear need for policymakers to find ways to improve public education and childhood well-being. Providing Ohioans with strong educational foundations leads to better career prospects and economic growth, and prioritizing childhood well-being lays the groundwork for healthier, happier adults.

OPRE's new “Ask the Researchers” series shares research-based information useful for state and territory child care and early education leaders in an easy-to-read format. In the first edition, Child Trends researchers Meg Bredeson and Annie Davis Schoch explain what it truly means for families to have access to early care and education and what additional research is needed on equitable access to public pre-K. https://lnkd.in/e34WfH2k

The Postsecondary Outcomes of High School Dual Enrollment Students: A National and State-by-State Analysis (columbia.edu)