April 2026

Workforce Pell’s upcoming launch represents a landmark opportunity to expand access to high-quality, short-term job training for workers who need it most. America Forward recently submitted formal comments in response to the Workforce Pell proposed rule, urging the Department of Education to institute two critical fixes that would support practical implementation while protecting quality: Raise the partnership cap from 25%

America Forward recently submitted formal comments in response to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s (FLEC) request for input as the FLEC updates the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. Drawing on the work of America Forward Coalition members across K–12 education, postsecondary student success, and workforce development, we offered three recommendations: Prioritize federal investment in K–12 financial literacy. With