Effective work-based learning systems require coordination across a number of stakeholders, including students, employers, educational institutions, and intermediaries. Join this session with Crystal Folger-Hawks (Surry-Yadkin Works), Kevin Grubb (Strada Education Foundation), Cecilia Holden (myFutureNC), and Laura Love (Strada Education Foundation) to explore how to create an effective work-based learning ecosystem that ensures students and employers have access to high-quality experiences. Register to join. […]
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NAEP Stepback: What do the results mean for students in your state?
The latest National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) math and reading scores were released on January 29. Join this conversation with experts from the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics to step back and reflect on what the results mean for students in your state, discuss how to accurately interpret and talk about the data, and […]
Influencing State Action Amid Increasing Flexibility
Audience: Executive Directors or Executive Director Designees The U.S. Department of Education is considering providing states increased flexibility with funds and some policies. While we don’t yet know the exact form these flexibilities will take, we do know it’s important for state and city-level advocates to begin thinking about how to ensure that any new state […]
Research Working Group March Meeting
Join the bimonthly meeting of the Research Working Group for our March meeting! This month, we’ll be discussing best practices for communicating research findings, and how to grab and hold the attention of the public and policymakers. We’ll learn from experts before diving into a round-robin discussion. Please bring your best tips for translating research […]
Federal Policy Forecasts: What Advocates Need to Know (March)
Monthly Federal Policy Forecasts: What Advocates Need to Know will feature policy expert Lindsay Fryer (Lodestone DC) for a monthly deep dive into the shifting landscape of federal education policy. These conversations will provide timely insights into how evolving political dynamics in the White House, Congress, and the U.S. Department of Education may impact education policy nationwide. Lindsay […]
Federal Policy Forecasts: What Advocates Need to Know (April)
Monthly Federal Policy Forecasts: What Advocates Need to Know will feature policy expert Lindsay Fryer (Lodestone DC) for a monthly deep dive into the shifting landscape of federal education policy. These conversations will provide timely insights into how evolving political dynamics in the White House, Congress, and the U.S. Department of Education may impact education policy nationwide. Lindsay […]
May Research Working Group Meeting
Join the Research Working Group, a community of practice by and for PIE Network members in research and data roles, for our May meeting! Members will share recent work updates and offer feedback and resources on topics and challenges that are top of mind. More details to come. Register to join. […]
What Comes Next: Federal Nutrition and Health Policy Shifts—What Education Advocates Should Know
Congress is considering a range of changes to federal safety net programs that could affect how services are delivered to students and families and have a significant impact on state, district, and charter school finances. Some proposals may shift funding responsibilities to states, adjust eligibility requirements, or introduce new administrative processes for schools and districts. […]
What Comes Next: Preparing for Federal Funding Flexibility
How should state and local advocates prepare to influence spending decisions if states are given more flexibility to spend federal funds? What is clearly required by law and what flexibilities do states already have that advocates can help states leverage effectively? In this discussion, Anne Hyslop (All4Ed), Rebecca Sibilia (EdFund), Jennifer O’Neal Schiess (Bellwether), and Bonnie O’Keefe (Bellwether) will share an overview of […]
What Comes Next: The Future of Charter Schools – What Advocates Need to Know About the Upcoming Supreme Court Case
On April 30, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, a case stemming from Oklahoma’s approval—and later rejection—of a religious charter school. The outcome could have nationwide implications for charter authorizing, including student protections, public funding, and potential moratoriums. Timed just around the expected decision date, join us […]