The Network has welcomed six organizations so far in 2025. While these leaders and organizations are new to PIE Network, they bring years of advocacy experience and insight. […]
Welcoming New Network Members in 2026
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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 […]
Understanding the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit — What Advocates Need to Know
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Join us for the first session in our series on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a landmark federal program that will take effect in January 2027. In this foundational session, we’ll walk through how the tax credit works, eligible expenses families can use scholarship funds for, and the […]
Embargoed Education Scorecard Briefing: Districts Outpacing Their Peers
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Join this early briefing on new data from the Education Scorecard, scheduled for release on May 13. Five years after the pandemic disrupted schooling for millions of students, this year’s analysis shifts from a framework anchored in learning loss to a more forward-looking approach focused on growth, high […]
Understanding Data Science — What It Is and Why It Matters
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Join us for the first in a series of sessions designed to equip education advocates with a deeper understanding of data science and its growing role in today’s classrooms. Learning from the expertise of Lindsey Henderson (ExcelinEd), Liz Cohen (50CAN), and Zarek Drozda (Data Science 4 Everyone), we’ll […]
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 […]
Teaching for Tomorrow: What New Gallup Data Tells Us About Workforce Sustainability
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Join Teach Plus and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to discuss a reimagined, hopeful vision for the teaching profession. Following the release of a national Gallup survey on teacher experiences and workforce sustainability, which has sparked national conversation, this session will dive into the data and the real-world […]
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. […]