Hi all!
During the pandemic, Canada shared a major economic and education crisis with the U.S. – a collapsing childcare system. One major difference emerged: Canada committed $30 billion (about $24 billion in U.S. dollars) over five years to the country’s first federally-funded child care system, creating a “$10 a Day” child care initiative that is bringing parents back into the workforce while stabilizing both families and businesses.
Reporter Jackie Mader describes what it all means in her in-depth story, which also ran in The Washington Post. It comes at a time when our own system is in crisis on many levels, and U.S. parents are struggling for answers.
Also this week, Meredith Kolodner, in partnership with The New York Times, delves into another economic issue: how wealthy universities benefit from tax breaks, including Columbia University, which saves about $182 million annually in tax breaks, while also admitting fewer students from New York City. (The Hechinger Report is an independent unit at Teachers College, Columbia University.)
Finally, our continuing look at math education reveals that America’s poor performance is a threat to the nation’s global economic competitiveness and national security.
Check out these stories, including the latest research on test anxiety and our always thoughtful opinion pieces. And my weekly reminder: Please remind others who care about education to sign up for our free newsletters and consider becoming a member.
Liz Willen, Editor
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