CAP K-12 Education

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44% of new teachers leave within 5 years. Why? We’ll answer this question and dive into solving the massive gap between training educators and classroom realities in an upcoming webinar – Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline. Join us May 6 at 11am ET: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

School cellphone bans won’t drive student behavior change without cooperation & collaboration with families, argues @amprog’s Weadé James for @InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/successful-cel…

SAVE THE DATE: May 19 is the 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference! In this critical year, we're bringing together leaders to share their big ideas on economic policy, safeguarding national security, protecting our rights, and the future of our democracy. Watch this space for your link to register for the online event. 👀

As enrollment in community college continues to grow, policymakers are considering how to support college affordability and workforce alignment. Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition on April 15th to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. ampr.gs/4stfcGi

The Trump administration reportedly plans to request another $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. What could that much money buy in a year instead? - Cover 24.8M people on Medicaid - Feed school lunch to every child in the U.S. - House every person eligible for Section 8 housing - Cover child care for 13.2M children americanprogress.org/article/by-the…

The rise in cellphone use among kids is harming their learning and mental well-being—and some states are limiting or fully banning cellphone use in schools. 📵

As student achievement declines, educators are calling out the impact of cellphones on student engagement & well-being. To address this issue, federal, state, & local lawmakers must work together to develop student-centered policies. @EdProgress americanprogress.org/article/10-pol…

Excessive and inappropriate use of social media is harming students’ well-being. Federal and state lawmakers must take action to protect children and provide them with skills to succeed in the digital age. americanprogress.org/article/10-pol…

Policies on cellphone use in schools vary widely across the country with just 17 states banning the use of cellphones during the school day for all grades. To address this, we recommend 10 policy recommendations for federal and state lawmakers. americanprogress.org/article/10-pol…

As student achievement declines, educators are calling out the impact of cellphones on student engagement & well-being. Federal, state, & local lawmakers all play a role in addressing this issue & can work together to develop student-centered policies. americanprogress.org/article/10-pol…

As Superintendent Steven Johnson explains, breaking up the Department of Education will interrupt funding and services, wreaking havoc on student outcomes - especially for rural students. Read more from a rural educator: the74million.org/article/fragme…

Opinion: Breaking up the U.S. Department of Education will hurt the most vulnerable students first. Read more here: buff.ly/tHXy9b8

Poor working conditions, lack of support, and low pay—all reasons some early career educators decide to leave the field. Review the full results of @EdProgress’ survey: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

How can essential early career teachers be retained for years to come? Better working conditions, professional support, and compensation were all named in @EdProgress’ recent survey: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

Early-career teachers identified educator pay, employee benefits, & limited mental health support as the top three issues they want policymakers to address. Read more from @EdProgress to hear how teachers recommend policymakers tackle these issues: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

Early career teachers identified low educator pay, limited employee benefits, & the absence of mental health supports as the top three issues they want policymakers to address. Read the report to hear how they recommend policymakers tackle these issues: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

Nearly 70% of early career teachers who participated in CAP’s survey reported that they either have considered leaving or already left the classroom. Why? Poor working conditions, a lack of support, & low pay. Read more on retaining early career teachers: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

Exclusive: Survey reveals why 70% of early-career teachers leave the classroom buff.ly/giW46NN

This spring CAP conducted a survey of early career teachers to understand the factors that have hindered or assisted their retention and the supports they need from policymakers. Read our new report to hear what they had to say: americanprogress.org/article/how-to…

The youth mental health crisis in the US is rising, & it impacts kids as young as infancy. As the OBBBA is implemented, that crisis will worsen. Programs like #HeadStart can help mitigate families' struggles through its wraparound supports. To learn more: americanprogress.org/article/head-s…