In 2024, a record 21.4 million people received their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces. Enrollment gains among Black, Latino, and people with low incomes drove the increased enrollment. Sustaining the policy choices that led to record enrollment and adding in long…
The U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Survey of Incarcerated Adults demonstrates a clear need to invest in correctional education and training.
On November 15, 2016, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King announced a joint agency letter highlighting how student supports (such as access to public benefits, student aid, child care, and delivery strategies like career pathways) can promote college completion. The letter represents years of hard…
While the public has been focused on the presidential race, last week’s election also included ballot initiatives affecting millions of working people.
Veterans have made enormous sacrifices to protect our country. Yet, when they return home, many struggle with poverty and economic insecurity. According to the 2015 American Community Survey by the U.S.
A new paper in CLASP's Building Skills, Remodeling the HEA series recommends policy changes to address the lack of dedicated funding for education and training in noncredit workforce training programs.
People who have health insurance are more likely to receive care and less likely to experience financial hardship or bankruptcy from medical bills. And thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the rate of uninsurance has hit a historic low of 10.5 percent, which means…
CLASP released a new report examining the funding and programming landscape of correctional education and training, along with the implications for continued opportunities through reentry.
In cities without strong public transit, a car is essential for getting to work, shopping for groceries, and transporting children to child care. Research shows that having access to a vehicle increases welfare recipients’ likelihood of getting and keeping jobs.
According to new research from the Yale Child Study Center, many early childhood programs demonstrate implicit bias in assessing children’s behavioral challenges and making decisions about suspension and expulsion.
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), released on October 1 for the 2017-2018 school year, includes numerous changes that will benefit students, particularly independent adults. In addition to extending the filing period by three months, which will allow students to get information…
