Why Funding Matters for School Improvement
April 09, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs
Indiana’s Waiver Request Abandon’s Students in Low-Performing Schools
April 02, 2026 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools
From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement
March 26, 2026 by Donna Johnson Geist When a school is identified for improvement under ESSA, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions — but leaders need to understand why improvement is needed before determining their solutions
How States Can Enhance Coherence Among School Improvement Efforts
March 19, 2026 by Ashley Woo, Becki Herman Federal policy requires state education agencies (SEAs) to monitor, support, and guide these identified schools; however, there is a need for greater coherence in how states approach school improvement to ensure equitable outcomes for all students
Why States Need to Play a More Supportive Role in School Improvement
March 12, 2026 by Shayna Levitan Across the country, state education agencies have a clear, well-defined role at the start of the accountability process. They also have a clear role at the end. But the middle is where schools need their state’s support most