K-12 Education

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on K-12 education and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database. 

Taking Action on Childcare

Center for Education and Workforce
January 30, 2020
Taking Action on Childcare
© Child Care Aware of America
As a business leader, you’ve noticed it is becoming more and more difficult to hire and retain qualified workers. You’ve likely even considered the longer-term scenarios – will it be even more challenging to secure a reliable and productive workforce 5 or 10 or even 20 years from now?  
Jen Bump, Senior Advisor, Child Care Aware of America
Mindy Bennett, Child Care Aware of America
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education
Women

Light a Spark: Empowering Women and Girls in STEM

In coordination with the UN’s 2020 International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, the U.S. Chamber Foundation with its partners will launch a campaign profiling five women who have found success applying their STEM education in what might be considered unconventional STEM careers. Through captivating video, photography, and storytelling, we will join the voices empowering and inspiring girls to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by offering them a new lens through which to see their STEM future.  

Talent Forward 2020

The dates for the U.S. Chamber Foundation's premiere workforce conference have been announced. Save the date for Talent Forward 2020 on October 30, 2020.

Early Education Summit: Economic Impact on the States

Join the U.S. Chamber Foundation at the Early Education Summit in Washington, D.C. on February 28 to learn about unique childcare challenges facing U.S. states, hear new data on the economic impact of childcare breakdowns, and listen to experts who are developing solutions.

A Snapshot of Employer Interest in Early Education in Iowa

Center for Education and Workforce
December 17, 2019
Iowa Survey on Early Education Needs
© 2019 Getty Images
The current unemployment rate in Iowa is 2.5%, and there are currently 40,000 people on unemployment and 60,000 job openings. As historically low unemployment continues, employers are always looking for opportunities to recruit more workers and also to retain their existing workforce. To solve this challenge, Iowa business leaders have increased wages, offered flexible work environments where possible, and expanded benefits. More recently, one of those benefits is childcare.  
Nicole Crain, Executive Vice President, Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Early Childhood Education
Economic Growth
Education
K-12 Education
Women

Accelerating Childcare Solutions in Oregon

Center for Education and Workforce
December 10, 2019
Accelerating Childcare in Oregon
© Bend Chamber of Commerce
Like much of the nation, Oregon is in a childcare crisis. There are openings for only one in three children under the age of five in registered childcare centers and in-home providers. This is not only a crisis for families seeking affordable and high-quality childcare, it impacts employers who are struggling to attract and retain talent in a record low unemployment environment. 
Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber of Commerce
Community Improvement
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education

Building Bridges: Creating Strong Partnerships for Early Childhood Education

Center for Education and Workforce
December 4, 2019
2019 Building Bridges Report

This report brings together data, research, and lessons learned to guide the development of successful and lasting partnerships between the business and early childhood education communities. In surveys, focus groups, and interviews, we asked business leaders and early education advocates about what compels them to action. Our recommendations are grounded in that qualitative and quantitative research.

Data
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education
Women

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Selects Elite Cohort of Business Leadership Fellows

Center for Education and Workforce
November 13, 2019
2019 November, BLFP Elite Cohort Launches
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the launch of an advanced track for its Business Leads Fellowship Program called the Elite Cohort. This invitation-only program will focus on how Fellows can elevate education and workforce initiatives, navigate change, and learn best practices in program management.
Education
K-12 Education
Postsecondary Education
Workforce Training

Fellowship Program, Elite Cohort

The Fellowship Program Elite Cohort is a one-time, three-day program. This invitation-only, advanced track will focus on how Fellows can elevate existing education and workforce initiatives, better navigate change management to keep their projects and teams on track, and learn best practices in state, local chamber, or statewide association program evaluation, funding, data, and member services. 

Workforce Challenges? NAEP Scores Show U.S. Must Start Solving Them with a Focus on Early Reading

Center for Education and Workforce
November 7, 2019
Workforce Challenges Solved with Early Reading as a Priority
© 2019 Getty Images
The 2019 Nation’s Report Card, released last week, showed alarming drops in reading and disappointingly middling results in math. This has huge implications for our nation’s future workforce and heartbreaking consequences for families across the country who are trusting our public education system for the most basic of learning goals. 
Cheryl Oldham
Competitiveness
Early Childhood Education
Education
K-12 Education

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