Topic: P-12

How a Student Organization Is Building a Memorial for Victims of Lynching

article-cropped November 10, 2021 by Sarah Elliott

Students have unique ambitions and perspectives that they often voice through school projects. From learning how to effectively work with others to how to prioritize and set goals, these skills…

How the Build Back Better Act Will Dramatically Improve the Lives of our Youngest Learners

article-cropped November 10, 2021 by Carrie Gillispie, Amanda Guarino

Families of kids under five face a particular set of challenges when it comes to child care. Early care and learning facilities across the country have shut down or have…

Redefining College and Career Readiness Through Critical Design

article-cropped November 08, 2021 by Kia Allah

College and career readiness are often assessed by indicators such as test scores and grade point averages. But there are other ways to forecast and encourage student success, by centering…

Blog Series: College and Career Readiness Through a Race-Conscious Lens

article-cropped November 01, 2021 by Jonathan Davis, Wing Yi (Winnie) Chan

Going to college or entering the workforce after graduating from high school are quintessential milestones for our nation’s students. Preparing for these key life events starts long before a student…

Build Back Better Act Is a Major Step Forward for Education Equity

article-cropped October 15, 2021 by Reid Setzer

The Build Back Better Act contains several exciting and essential investments in early childhood education, school nutrition, higher education, and educator preparation systems that would greatly improve and reshape how…

How Advocates Can Ensure American Rescue Plan Funding Goes to the Students Who Need it the Most

article-cropped October 04, 2021 by Reetchel Presume

Back-to-school season is usually accompanied by a spirit of optimism — and advocates have a reason to be hopeful. Bolstered by resources from COVID-19 relief funding, system leaders have a…

What’s the Big Deal with Statewide Assessments?

article-cropped September 21, 2021 by Jessica Mahoney

The school year is underway — and educators, leaders and advocates are looking for data to make the most of learning time and to understand where to best allocate resources.…

7 Questions to Ask Your District Leader About Where ARP Funds Are Going

article-cropped September 10, 2021 by Kayla Patrick

Many students are returning to school after long-term school building closures. As a result, many advocates and families are concerned about children’s physical health as well as their social, emotional,…

How Is Your School District Allocating Its Funds? New Data Lets Parents & Advocates See for Themselves.

article-cropped August 26, 2021 by Ivy Morgan, Reetchel Presume

For school leaders to administer a high-quality education, having money to secure valuable education resources makes a difference. For students to have a quality education, they need access to strong…