Centering Values: Building an Equitable Future through the American Rescue Plan Act

Authors

Emily Sharrock, Bank Street College of EducationFollow
Brandy Jones Lawrence, Bank Street College of EducationFollow
Karen DeMoss, Bank Street College of EducationFollow
Brigid Brennan, Bank Street College of EducationFollow

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Description

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) constitutes a significant change in our nation's approach to social policy and offers a new opportunity to imagine positive change in how we value and support human development and learning with a clear focus on equity. This memo outlines Bank Street's recommendations for spending to inspire communities and policymakers as they think broadly about the potential this funding offers to invest in our future.

Publication Date

Spring 3-2021

Publisher

Bank Street College of Education

City

New York

Keywords

American Rescue Plan Act, early childhood education, early childhood educators, ece, apprenticeships, teacher residencies

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education | Other Teacher Education and Professional Development | Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education

Recommended Citation

Sharrock, E., Lawrence, B. J., DeMoss, K., & Brennan, B. (2021). Centering Values: Building an Equitable Future through the American Rescue Plan Act. Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/bsec/6