The U.S. Department of Education has announced the inclusion of every student initiative to ensure that every student has access to high-quality education.
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The U.S. Department of Education has announced the inclusion of every student initiative to ensure that every student has access to high-quality education.
"Quality out-of-school programs have always supported the academic, social and emotional development of students, but as we recover from the pandemic, these opportunities have never mattered more," Secretary Miguel Cardona said. “We especially need bold action for low-income students and students of color, who have historically struggled to access quality post-grad programs and enriching summer learning experiences.
This new partnership reinforces the Department of Education's commitment to ensuring that more students have access to meaningful, enriching out-of-school programming, not just some days, but all day, all year." The Department of Education is announcing a public-private partnership with five coordinating organizations.
The Afterschool Alliance, the National Comprehensive Center, the National League of Cities, the National Summer Learning Association, and AASA, the School Superintendent Association that will work with more than 20 affiliated organizations to ensure that students have access to these important learning and development opportunities have access to. during the year.
This initiative will encourage and support schools, districts, local elected officials, local government agencies, community-based organizations, states and others involved in out-of-school efforts to respond to ED's call to action.From lost learning time as an evidence-based strategy to support out-of-school access to universal access, and to encourage the use of American Rescue Plan resources in addition to other federal, state, and local resources pandemic to support student recovery. “At the Department of Labour, we are committed to provide youth with workforce opportunities that lead them to the path of success.
I am proud of programs such as Workforce Pathways for Youth, as well as the Department of Education's Engage Every Student Initiative, which expands into summer jobs, career search, apprenticeships, and more. I am grateful for the partnerships—within and outside the government—that make this work possible,” said US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.
Importantly, this initiative focuses on upgrading and expanding quality out-of-school time programs. Quality out-of-school time programs are well-planned and well implemented and center opportunities for academic achievement as well as enrichment and social engagement, helping students make connections with their peers and within their schools.