The students of today are the employees of tomorrow, and they need the skills to thrive in the 21st-century global economy and beyond. Our education initiatives, like those at the US Chamber of Commerce, unite business, policy, community leaders, and stakeholders to develop solutions from early childhood through high school. These initiatives address a two-generation workforce challenge: supporting today's workforce and preparing tomorrow's workforce. Click below to check out available resources and information including the Childcare Roadmap for Employers, Future of Data in K-12 Education, Untapped Potential: Economic Impact of Childcare Breakdowns in the US, Business Leads Fellowship Program, and the Drumbeat Interview Series. https://bit.ly/3U0Lmee

Investing in Wisconsin's Black and Brown early educators is essential for several reasons: 1) research demonstrates how this population of workers have been historically and contemporarily marginalized within the profession; 2) all children and families benefit from a diverse and highly educated workforce and 3) the viability of Wisconsin's economy is partly dependent on the sustainability of this workforce. To better understand their multifaceted workforce experiences, with support from the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA), I designed and implemented a (2022) qualitative research study that highlights the lived experiences of Wisconsin's Black and Brown early educators. Review the study's Blog and Executive Summary to learn more about this important work. https://lnkd.in/e6zPd3Sc

Did you know that students are 2.5x more likely to be kindergarten ready when they attend a quality pre-k program? On Friday, July 26th, Good Reason Houston is hosting a webinar, ”The Power of Pre-K: Why Quality Pre-K Programs Matter” to explore the data, significance, and benefits of early childhood education. Register today and join the conversation shaping the future of early childhood education - https://lnkd.in/g__7z2Bm.

Discover why private schools are seeing a spike in enrollment! From meeting parent demands to navigating the culture wars, find out what's driving this upward trend in education. Learn more from the article by Cato Institute. https://lnkd.in/em_t5AAf

In 2023, the hard work and dedication of our P20 Council members and staff (https://lnkd.in/ecMxSYbW) led to our most impactful and productive year yet! How are we able to make collective progress in improving educational attainment in a region comprised of four counties with different geographies, cultures, demographics, and other characteristics? Together Is How. With our generous funders and partners--ncIMPACT Initiative, myFutureNC, John M. Belk Endowment, and The Duke Endowment--who support our work and our cross-sector, cradle-to-career model (from "P" for preschool to "20" for grade 20/workforce), together is how we are striving to: -expand enrollment in early education to 75% -increase high school graduation rates to 95% -improve postsecondary enrollment success to 65% -ensure that 90% of adults ages 25-44 in the labor force obtain credentials that align with employers' needed competencies Our biggest successes this past year were collaborations that included various combinations of employers, local governments, K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and statewide partners. Some of these initiatives are featured in the image below. (To access a PDF version of this document with clickable links so you can learn more about these featured initiatives, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eTSS-nB3)

What is the future of the U.S. workforce? Scratch that. What is the future of the U.S. innovation force?! And how are colleges working with businesses, economic development organizations and community partners to link students with the jobs of tomorrow? Well the incredible Joann Chung and The Project on Workforce at Harvard have some thoughts on all of this and are releasing six policy and practice briefs, and hosting a lunchtime webinar series to discuss how colleges can better deliver on economic prosperity starting May 20th. Check it out!

A new report from Bellwether and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is shining light on state efforts to address education-to-workforce challenges, including advancing the Science of Reading, enacting equitable school funding, and strengthening math instruction. The report calls on business leaders to advocate for stronger education policies and policymakers to focus on K-12 investments that expand access to post-secondary education and workforce experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCE8NchM

Unlocking Early Childhood Education! Dive into our journey of breaking barriers in foundational education. Check out the latest article on EdSurge by Sarah Abigail Misha, Ed.D. to discover how we're making a lasting impact on young minds. Read this engaging interview with Namya Mahajan and Siddhant Sachdeva to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWPHQfZF

Shaping the Future of Early Education! Explore the groundbreaking work in our latest EdSurge feature. Read about the innovative approaches and initiatives transforming foundational early childhood education. Read this engaging interview with Namya Mahajan and Siddhant Sachdeva to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWPHQfZF

High-quality early education significantly boosts a child's cognitive development, creating a strong demand for specialists in this field. Discover how a Master's in Early Childhood Education can elevate your career and enable you to make a lasting impact. https://buff.ly/4cmvOYh?