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Oregon Promise

January 18, 2020

Problem In the changing economy, it’s harder than ever to get a good-paying job with only a high school education, yet a growing number of high school graduates feel that they can’t afford a higher education. Unfortunately, it costs Oregon taxpayers an average of $14,000 per year for each […]Mark Hass | Former Senator | Portland, OR

Middle School Expanded Learning Time

January 18, 2020

Problem One of the biggest obstacles in preparing students–especially lower income kids–to contribute as thoughtful young leaders within our community is our antiquated school calendar. Solution Mayor Driscoll is leading a coalition of parents, teachers, and researchers to modernize education by redesigning and extending the school day in her city. […]Kim Driscoll | Mayor | Salem, MA 2014 Challenge Finalist

Race to the Tots

January 18, 2020

Problem Investing in a 4-year-old’s brain is the single best investment we can make for the longest term return on closing academic and achievement gaps, but it’s been difficult in many places to prioritize funding for preschool and test what works best. Solution Senator Ferguson has an innovative solution: “Race […]Bill Ferguson | Senate President | Baltimore, MD 2014 Challenge Finalist

Channeling Savings From Early Graduation Into Pre-K

January 18, 2020

Problem Access to a quality education at a young age is one of the most important pathways to future educational and economic success. Unfortunately, funding for such critical pre-k programs is often limited by tight budgets. Solution Currently, Dallas school districts with students who graduate a year early lose the […]Eric Johnson | Mayor | Dallas, TX

A Better Way for Teachers: The 403(b) Option

January 18, 2020

Problem Existing retirement programs for teachers often charge employees high fees and thus reduce amounts employees are actually saving for retirement. Solution State Treasurer Cowell set up a publicly sponsored statewide retirement plan option that will become available to school districts this fall and can offer lower fees as more […]Janet Cowell | Former State Treasurer | North Carolina

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We Must Build Back Better

October 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2021 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Statement: We Must Build Back Better Washington, D.C. — The NewDEAL has released the following statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda: NewDEAL joins our members across the country in emphasizing the […]

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Education

Oregon Promise

Middle School Expanded Learning Time

Race to the Tots

Channeling Savings From Early Graduation Into Pre-K

A Better Way for Teachers: The 403(b) Option

Recent News

We Must Build Back Better

StateScoop: Want to act on broadband? Start here.

AL.com: State Rep. Anthony Daniels: I wasn’t sure about the vaccine, then I got COVID

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