| This week: Murray-Kaine Child Care & Early Education Proposal; Student Debt |
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
June 16, 2022
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Impact of Murray-Kaine Child Care & Early Education Proposal
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We were pleased to have co-sponsored an event on Capitol Hill last week where we joined more than a dozen members of Congress, along with many educators, parents, and fellow advocates, to call for increased federal investments in child care. Indivar Dutta-Gupta spoke at the press conference, saying “the child care sector is in crisis. It’s a patchwork that works for no one – not children, not families, not communities.” He also announced our new series of state-specific fact sheets that look at the impact of the proposal by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to include a $72 billion investment in child care and early education in the budget reconciliation bill.
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Immigrant access to education strengthens America. Policymakers must protect it.
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| This week marked the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Plyler v. Doe (Plyler) decision and the 10th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Both of these have made significant contributions to our society and economy. As anti-immigrant rhetoric and practices threaten these gains, policymakers must commit to strengthening protections for young people in Plyler and DACA. |
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How White Supremacy Perpetuated Environmental Hazards in Communities of Color
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Communities of color are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. Proximity to these hazards can lead to severe, long-term health issues and negatively impact other life outcomes. The fourth blog in our environmental justice series traces this history and speaks to why the Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities who shoulder these burdens deserve restitution.
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Disproportionately Impacted: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap through Student Loan Cancellation, Payment Reforms, and Investment in College Affordability
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In this paper, CLASP and the National Consumer Law Center explore the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black borrowers and make recommendations to address the dual student loan and college affordability crises through federal policies and executive action. This report has already garnered national media attention, including in this MarketWatch article.
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On June 23, CLASP is joining many other partners to co-sponsor the third annual National Immigration Summit. The event will explore and discuss child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration. Register here.
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On June 28, Indi Dutta-Gupta will speak at “Policies to Protect Workers and Families: Lessons for Strengthening Social Insurance.” The webcast, hosted by The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution, will explore lessons for strengthening social insurance programs. Register here.
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On July 2, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers for a half-day in-person event in Atlanta, GA. The session will bring light to issues that heavily impact young people (such as the current mental health crisis, youth unemployment rates, civic engagement, and the climate crisis) and share tools to hold elected officials accountable to the New Deal for Youth’s Demands. Register here.
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On June 13, Hannah Matthews spoke on a panel about farmworker advocacy at the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association’s 2022 Public Policy Forum.
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On June 8, Ashley Burnside moderated a panel titled “Food for Thought: How Nutrition and Fitness Impact Disability Across the Lifespan” at the Social Security Administration National Disability Forum. During the panel, she also presented on how the SNAP program can better meet the needs of people with disabilities.
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On June 3, Whitney Bunts spoke on a panel titled “Youth Mobile Response: An Investment to Decriminalize Mental Health” at the 2022 All Youth Connecting Forum: Empower, Educate, Explore — a conference hosted by the National Youth Employment Coalition.
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