Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Last May, the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision in St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond left open the possibility that future cases could return the issue of religious charter schools to the Court. Now, a number of state lawsuits may do just that in the next […]
Policy Pillar: Innovative Options
Meet the 2026 Eddies Nomination Committee
The annual Eddies Awards are an opportunity to amplify, celebrate, and learn from advocacy campaigns and leaders driving impactful policy change for every student in every community. The Eddies help show progress for students and the power of advocacy—a message that feels more important than ever. Each year, a committee of Network leaders shares feedback […]
AI Policy Hub: Parent Perspectives on AI in Education
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Many Network members are increasingly hearing debates that go beyond cell phone bans to limit or ban the use of AI and screen time in schools. Join our third session in the AI Policy Hub series to hear directly from parents about how families view screens and AI in the […]
Shifting the Landscape of Open Enrollment
Monday, April 13, 2-3 p.m. ET Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Open enrollment is one of the most widely used forms of school choice, with over 1.6 million students participating, and programs can vary significantly by state. Join this session to learn more about the growth of open enrollment programs, how data transparency […]
Research Working Group: April Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 12-1 p.m. ET Audience: PIE Network Researchers Join the Research Working Group’s semi-monthly meeting, a gathering for Network members in research roles. In the 2025 Annual Member Survey, nearly one in five Network organizations reported that college and career pathways and CTE policy and advocacy were top priorities for their 2026 work. […]
The Rapid Evolution of AI: The Latest on AI Policy and Supports for Network Members
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizationsAs AI’s capabilities rapidly accelerate and proliferate, states and districts are seeking ways to harness the promise of these technologies while also regulating to mitigate their perils. Advocates have an essential role to play in shaping policy and practice. PIE Network and Bellwether have teamed up with a national […]
Pathways Matter: Statewide Education-to-Workforce Policies
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizationsStudents’ futures depend on clear, high-quality pathways that connect K–12 learning to postsecondary success and meaningful careers—yet too often those pathways are confusing or disconnected from real opportunity. In this session, Adriana Harrington (ExcelinEd) will introduce Pathways Matter, a practical framework and toolset for strengthening career and college pathways statewide. Ben Kutylo (Forward Arkansas), Shannon […]
Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons and Practical Recommendations from a Decade of Research
After ten years of research, Learning Heroes has compiled a report highlighting top insights and their implications for the future of education. Bibb Hubbard and David Park (Learning Heroes) will be joined by Colleston Morgan (City Forward Collective), Sonya Thomas (Nashville Propel), and Maya Martin Cadogan (DC PAVE) to discuss Learning Heroes’ findings and how each of them have contributed to and utilized that work […]
Messaging That Works: Math & Literacy in Action
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Improving student outcomes in literacy and math are two of advocates’ top policy and implementation priorities in 2026. To support this work,, members of the PIE Network Literacy Community of Practice and Math Multipliers created the new Literacy Message Guide and Math Message Guide. These guides share communication […]
2026 PIE Network Executives’ Meeting
Join Network leaders at the 2026 Executives’ Meeting, the only in-person meeting that we host just for PIE Network Executive Directors each year. This meeting is a time to connect, reflect, and strategize with peers from across the Network. This experience includes networking time, special guest speakers, and conversations focused on surfacing opportunities and challenges unfolding in […]