Local organizing is deeply relational work. Yet, time is limited, and the need to make an impact by building power with many community members is significant. Join us to hear from Sonya Thomas (PROPEL), about how she and her team are using mass organizing; a practice of building relationships with large groups of people all […]
Program: Advocacy & Organizing Supports
Best Practices for Setting Your Annual Parent Agenda
DC Pave is a leader in our field for a truly democratic process to determine their policy agenda. Their signature Parent Policy Summit enables parents across DC to decide what issues the organization will work on. Learn how they have designed this approach, what lessons they have learned, and what is so powerful about giving […]
Understanding State Longitudinal Data Systems
Audience: PIE Network Leaders Data is one tool to help students along their education and workforce journeys. State leaders have a responsibility to invest in robust statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS) that provide meaningful information that helps students decide what comes next, and policymakers ensure that resources are being used to improve education. That doesn’t […]
Assessing Your State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS)
Audience: PIE Network Leaders Your state has a longitudinal data system, but how good is it? Does it connect all of the data it needs to improve college and career outcomes? Can you, students, families, policymakers, and researchers access the data you need to inform decisions? Join this session with Jonathan Furr (Strada) and Brennan […]
Colorado’s New Funding Formula: A Conversation with Advocacy Leaders
Colorado leaders made big moves in the 2024 legislative session, as the state passed a major bill to modernize its education finance system and direct resources where they are needed most, updating the school finance formula for the first time in 30 years. Join this session to hear from PIE Network leaders Brenda Dickhoner (ReadyCO), Dan Schaller (CO League […]
Spotlight Schools: High-Poverty Schools That Are Raising The Bar
Audience: PIE Network Leaders We hear a lot about what’s not working in education right now. This session will focus on what is working. Join Charles Barone and Rianna Saslow (Education Reform Now) to learn about the programs and policies that have driven success within high-performing, high-poverty schools across Colorado and Massachusetts. Saslow and Barone […]
Math Multipliers Series: Math Advocacy Campaigns: Cities Leading the Way
Audience: PIE Network Leaders Given the concerning state of student achievement in math, Network members are taking action to improve math outcomes. As a part of the PIE Network Math Multipliers series, this session will focus on local math advocacy campaigns. The discussion will explore the levers advocates can use to impact math in their […]
How to Know What’s Working: If You Only Have 15 Minutes in Google Analytics…
Audience: Communications LeadersHow do you know if your communications are having an impact? Which metrics should you focus on when technology is evolving and engagement is changing? Understanding and analyzing your web traffic is one piece of this puzzle. In this conversation, we’ll dig into Google Analytics 4 with developers from Gecko Designs. If you […]
Executive Coaching Series – Collective Elevation: Strategies for Building High-Performing Leadership Teams with Rayne Martin
Join Network Executive Directors for a Multi-part Leadership Series The first group coaching sessions in this series will be led by Rayne Martin of It’s The Impact. (And bonus, Rayne is a former PIE Network leader.) Click below for session details. […]
Executive Coaching Series – Leadership Unleashed: Advancing Team Capacity for Enduring Impact with Rayne Martin
Join Network Executive Directors for a Multi-part Leadership Series The first group coaching sessions in this series will be led by Rayne Martin of It’s The Impact. (And bonus, Rayne is a former PIE Network leader.) Click below for session details. Please register for each session individually. […]