How Does Washington Support Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
5 Things State and District Leaders Can Do to Advance Strong and Diverse School Leadership
School leaders really matter. School leaders play a fundamental role in recruiting and supporting strong educators, driving rigorous instruction,…
Increasing School Leader Diversity in Georgia
Why School Leader Diversity MattersAll students, regardless of race or ethnicity, benefit from having teachers and school leaders of…
Equal is not Good Enough: ADVOCACY BRIEF
When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Research shows that sustained and significant increases…
Equal Is Not Good Enough
When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Yet, the U.S. education system is plagued…
Income-Driven Repayment Plans Fail Black Borrowers
Approximately 43 million Americans collectively owe $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt, but this debt is not borne…
Educators of Color Make the Case for Teacher Diversity
While the majority of U.S students are children of color, only 20% of teachers are people of color. What’s…
How States Can Use American Rescue Plan Funding and Federal Grants to Support Teacher Diversity
All students, regardless of race or ethnicity, benefit from having a racially and culturally diverse teacher workforce, and the…
How Student Debt Harms Black Borrowers’ Mental Health
Approximately 45 million Americans carry $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, but the financial challenges facing Black borrowers are…