Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Policies to advance evidence-based literacy have swept through statehouses—but have they changed what happens in classrooms? In this discussion, David Griffith (Thomas B. Fordham Institute) will present findings from a new survey of teachers, and Robert Pondiscio (AEI), Rina Gratz (Prichard Committee), and Lasana Tunica-El (E4E-NY) will share what’s working, what isn’t, and what comes next […]
State: New York
Welcoming New Network Members in 2026
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. […]
Rochester Education and Development for Youth
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Charter Schools: Federal Updates & How State and Local Advocates Are Engaging
Audience: Staff at PIE Network member organizations Charter school leaders are navigating several challenges at the federal, state, and local levels. In this session, Natalie Ethridge (NAPCS) and Amanda Fenton (NACSA) will give an overview of the federal standing of charter schools, including the Charter School Program, the transfer of U.S. Department of Education functions to other agencies, and […]
2025 Eddies Awards: Game Changer Campaign of the Year
The Eddies—annual, advocate-nominated and voted awards—feature strategic advocacy that is driving impactful policy change. This Eddies category recognizes local, state, or national advocacy campaigns that tackled a big problem and achieved a new, game-changing policy. Sometimes a policy window opens quickly, and advocates move fast; sometimes, the window opens after years of sustained advocacy efforts. Either way, nominees in […]
2024 Eddies Awards: Game Changer Campaign of the Year
The Eddies—annual, advocate-nominated and voted awards—feature strategic advocacy that is driving impactful policy change. This Eddies category recognizes local, state, or national advocacy campaigns that tackled a big problem and achieved a new, game-changing policy. Sometimes a policy window opens quickly, and advocates move fast; sometimes, the window opens after years of sustained advocacy efforts. Either way, nominees in […]
Building on Success: National Replications of the ASAP | ACE Models
What if a rigorous randomized control trial found that a program in New York City doubled completion rates for 2-year college students? And what if that program was able to be successfully replicated in states ranging from Ohio to California? The ASAP program has done just that, and leaders across the country are taking note, […]
Supporting Students to College Completion: Solving an Urgent Challenge
Despite concerns about the rising costs of postsecondary education and shifting workforce demands, the path to long-term economic success still relies on education beyond a high school diploma. And yet, nearly 60% of students do not receive a degree or certificate within six years of enrollment. Join this discussion with Christine Brongniart (CUNY ASAP | […]
Northeast Charter Schools Network
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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 […]