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Lessons Learned: Avoiding Inequitable Teacher Layoffs
April 16, 2021 by Ed Trust
Actions for State and District LeadersThe economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has left states with unprecedented…
Featured Section: American Rescue Plan
April 16, 2021 by Ed Trust
The American Rescue Plan Act is a significant step toward addressing the ongoing economic and health crises triggered by…
What Have We Heard? What Have We Learned?
April 16, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth
In this episode, ExtraOrdinary Districts co-hosts Karin Chenoweth and Tanji Reed Marshall chew over what they heard and what…
Statewide Assessments of Student Learning
April 15, 2021 by Ed Trust
Over the last year, students have learned to cope with significant uncertainty and navigated learning in new ways. With…
Justice Fellows Policy Program (Draft Landing)
April 15, 2021 by Ed Trust
Central to our work is elevating the voices of individuals who are directly impacted by the legal system. That’s…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Flexibility for Annual Statewide Assessments
April 14, 2021 by Ed Trust
Acting Assistant Secretary Ian RosenblumU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue SWWashington, DC 20202Dear Acting Assistant Secretary Rosenblum:Thank y…
What Can States Do to Improve Reading Instruction?
April 9, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth
When Tennessee showed no progress on the last results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress and Massachusetts actually…
Protecting High-Poverty Districts From State Funding Cuts
April 9, 2021 by Ed Trust
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Why Parents, School Leaders, and Advocates Shouldn’t Underestimate the Power of Statewide Assessments
April 8, 2021 by Denise Forte
Over the last year, students have learned to cope with significant uncertainty and navigated learning in new ways. With…
Omari Amili
April 8, 2021 by Ed Trust
Frelimo "Omari" Amili is a father of six and program manager with a Seattle-based nonprofit called Choose 180. Following…
Mary Baxter
April 8, 2021 by Ed Trust
Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, also known by her hip-hop name, “Isis Tha Saviour,” is an award-winning Philadelphia-based artist who…
Montrell Carmouche
April 8, 2021 by Ed Trust
At the age of 21, Montrell was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison. During their 20-year incarceration, Montrell…