As a former classroom teacher, coach, and literacy specialist, I know the beginning of the school year demands that educators pay attention to a number of competing interests. Let me suggest one thing for teachers to focus on that, above all else, can close the student achievement gap: the rigor…
Over the past two weeks in D.C., there has been a lot of action on the Hill on the appropriations front, the process by which the federal government is funded. The Senate Appropriations Committee passed what is known as the “Labor-H” bill, which includes funding for education, along…
Today marks Chile’s Independence Day and the first full week of Hispanic Heritage Month celebration — a time when classrooms around the country become venues steeped in the rich traditions, culture, and history of places as far away as Tierra del Fuego and the Iberian Peninsula and as near…
The Education Trust, named one of the three most effective education organizations on Capitol Hill, seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the work of the organization’s finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the accounting assistant will be responsible for processing accounts payable and receivables, reconciling accounting documents…
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Our communications team is our primary point of contact for members of the media. We can connect you with experts and information on a variety…
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Our communications team is our primary point of contact for members of the media. We can connect you with experts and information on a variety…
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Our communications team is our primary point of contact for members of the media. We can connect you with experts and information on a variety…
The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington…
The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patty Murray Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Blunt and Ranking Member Murray: The…
