The vast majority of charter schools do not have unionized staff, but a number of states, particularly those that already have a strong union presence, have seen increased efforts to unionize teachers in charter schools. Illinois lawmakers recently introduced unique legislation that would explicitly tie state funding to the implementation of labor peace agreements in […]
Program: Advocacy & Organizing Supports
Teacher Shortages and Opportunities for Innovation
Teacher shortages and absences in critical subjects and areas across the country are disrupting efforts around pandemic recovery and learning acceleration. As advocates know, this crisis further reveals challenges that already existed around recruiting, certifying, training, and retaining teachers, and more broadly on how we define and structure teacher roles. In this conversation, Chad Aldeman […]
Messaging Education Finance – New Survey Findings
With education funding as the top priority for PIE Network members in 2022, advocates are eager for resources to make their case for equitable and strategic funding. In this briefing, Jonathan Voss (Lake Research Partners), Ashley Burns (RALLY), and Sarah Sifuentes (RALLY) will share messaging results from recent surveys and focus groups on funding and […]
The Recovery Hub and ESSER Spending Advocacy
As state and local leaders decide how to spend ~$190 billion in new federal funding for K-12 education, PIE Network members are advocating for strategic and innovative spending that both aid in short term recovery and lead to student-centered transformations. In this conversation, Adam Ezring (Collaborative for Student Success), Bree Dusseault (CRPE), and Chad Aldeman […]
American Fabric Briefing with More in Common
Join this session to unpack the drivers of social fracturing and polarization as you continue to navigate shifting political environments. In this briefing, Dan Vallone, Director of More in Common USA, will share takeaways from their new report, “American Fabric: Identity and Belonging” and other recent insights around where Americans diverge and where we might […]
The Federal Role in Assessments & Accountability: A Conversation with Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Rosenblum
Clear and comparable data on student performance are more important than ever, and statewide student assessments continue to be a critical tool in ensuring that all students have equitable access to a high-quality education. Join us for a discussion with Ian Rosenblum, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department […]
Talking About Critical Race Theory: Communications Insights & Resources
Join us for a discussion with public opinion and communications experts from Benenson Strategy Group (BSG) and RALLY to get an overview of the current messaging research and guidance related to critical race theory, equity, and race in education. BSG will share findings from their research with parents. RALLY will share communications materials, infrastructure, and resources that are being […]
Conversations with Kids – Outreach Kit
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Federal Policy Working Group: Intel Sharing
PIE Network and EducationCounsel have partnered to support monthly conversations with Network leaders on the latest intel from Capitol Hill, the Biden Administration, and the U.S. Department of Education. As always, these conversations will also include updates from PIE Network partners working at the federal level. […]
Recovery to Reinvention: Supporting Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing
This continues the Walton Family Foundation-sponsored series, designed in partnership with PIE Network and Bellwether Education Partners. Students will be returning to school amid a perfect storm of ongoing trauma: the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability, racial unrest, and months of anxiety and isolation caused by school and community shutdowns. Surveys and polls consistently show that […]