Topic: P-12

This report is based on two nationally representative surveys, including 600 parents or caregivers of children in first or second grade in the 2022-23 school year, and 300 teachers of the same grade.

Automatic enrollment in advanced coursework policies, also called “opt-out” policies, are a potent policy lever to extend access to rigorous and potentially college-credit bearing courses for underserved students.

In Massachusetts, many students lack access to high-quality and culturally responsive reading instruction and materials, which has led to a literacy crisis that disproportionately impacts students from underserved communities.

As we confront our education system’s challenges, early care and education emerge as cost-effective and compelling solutions.

A group of equity-minded education organizations released the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget request.

Our 2024 policy priorities reflect our principles and ideas to improve our educational system for students, educators, and families.

The potential of AI to empower educators to support students more effectively is enticing, but it's imperative that the inequities and potential risks be understood and mitigated.