Topic: State Advocacy

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts

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

Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations

Joint comment on Indiana’s pending waiver request from accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment in support of the District of Columbia's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request

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

EdTrust in Louisiana urges state leaders to grant the Southern University System’s $19 million funding request and to take the critical steps necessary to commit to sustained, long-term investments that address decades of inequity in higher education funding

Local school systems must adopt strong, lasting policies that help ensure that all students have access to clear pathways to college, careers, and well-paying jobs after graduation

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