2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Past EventMar 20, 2024 Summit on Education: Reset. Reframe. Reform. Mar 20, 2024
K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda ReportAug 17, 2023 K-12 Education Is Vital to Success of Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda K-12 education needs a seat at the table when implementing new laws to boost infrastructure, green energy, and technology. Aug 17, 2023 Lisette Partelow, Akilah Alleyne
Fact Sheet: Targeted Grants for Educational Excellence Program Fact SheetAug 23, 2021 Fact Sheet: Targeted Grants for Educational Excellence Program This fact sheet outlines the details of a proposed grant program that would increase recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators in schools with the highest teacher turnover. Aug 23, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman, Lisette Partelow
How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching ReportAug 23, 2021 How To Ensure Equitable Access to Great Teaching The Center for American Progress proposes a new grant program to address the working conditions that contribute to job dissatisfaction and high turnover among the nation’s K-12 teachers in order to increase equal access to highly qualified teachers. Aug 23, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman, Lisette Partelow
Ending K-12 Education Funding Inequity: Public Education Opportunity Grants VideoMar 4, 2021 Ending K-12 Education Funding Inequity: Public Education Opportunity Grants A Public Education Opportunity Grants program will make K-12 education more equitable at the local, state, and federal levels. Mar 4, 2021 Jessica Yin, Lisette Partelow, Khalilah M. Harris
An Overview of the Teacher Alternative Certification Sector Outside of Higher Education ReportDec 7, 2020 An Overview of the Teacher Alternative Certification Sector Outside of Higher Education A growing number of students are enrolling in alternative certification programs for teachers run by operators outside colleges. Dec 7, 2020 Jessica Yin, Lisette Partelow
Fact Sheet: Public Education Opportunity Grants Fact SheetNov 23, 2020 Fact Sheet: Public Education Opportunity Grants This fact sheet outlines the main goals and provisions of the proposed Public Education Opportunity Grants program. Nov 23, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, 1 More Khalilah M. Harris
A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education ReportOct 20, 2020 A First 100 Days Agenda for K-12 Education The next presidential administration must take immediate, bold action to provide a quality education for every child. Oct 20, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Khalilah M. Harris, Lisette Partelow, 2 More Neil Campbell, Laura Jimenez
Public Education Opportunity Grants ReportOct 8, 2020 Public Education Opportunity Grants The Center for American Progress is proposing a new federal grant program to dramatically increase the federal investment in K-12 education and make education funding more equitable at the federal, state, and local levels. Oct 8, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, 1 More Khalilah M. Harris
Why K-12 Education Needs More Federal Stimulus Funding ReportJul 21, 2020 Why K-12 Education Needs More Federal Stimulus Funding In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a major federal investment in K-12 public education is urgently needed. Jul 21, 2020 Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, Scott Sargrad
What To Make of Declining Enrollment in Teacher Preparation Programs ReportDec 3, 2019 What To Make of Declining Enrollment in Teacher Preparation Programs Enrollment in teacher preparation programs has seen declines, but identifying the problem is only the beginning. Dec 3, 2019 Lisette Partelow
Successful Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials ReportSep 20, 2019 Successful Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials Numerous studies underscore the effects of high-quality curricula on student achievement, but to achieve the intended goal of adopting such curricula, careful attention must be paid to the implementation process. Sep 20, 2019 Amanda Fuchs Miller, Lisette Partelow
10 K-12 Education Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer ArticleSep 10, 2019 10 K-12 Education Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer Presidential candidates should have comprehensive plans to give every student access to an excellent education. Sep 10, 2019 Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Khalilah M. Harris
Student Debt: An Overlooked Barrier to Increasing Teacher Diversity ReportJul 9, 2019 Student Debt: An Overlooked Barrier to Increasing Teacher Diversity Black and Latinx students’ disparate experiences with student loan debt compared with their white counterparts may affect their choice to enter or stay in the teaching profession. Jul 9, 2019 Bayliss Fiddiman, Colleen Campbell, Lisette Partelow
A Quality Education for Every Child ReportJul 2, 2019 A Quality Education for Every Child The time is now for policymakers to take a bold and comprehensive approach to K-12 education. Jul 2, 2019 Scott Sargrad, Khalilah M. Harris, Lisette Partelow, 2 More Neil Campbell, Laura Jimenez
Strikes Driving Change in States With Lowest-Paid Teachers ArticleApr 16, 2019 Strikes Driving Change in States With Lowest-Paid Teachers In states with the lowest teacher pay, teacher protests have been common, as has legislative action to increase salaries. Apr 16, 2019 Lisette Partelow, Abby Quirk
Fear of strikes forcing states to give teachers much-needed raises In the NewsMar 12, 2019 Fear of strikes forcing states to give teachers much-needed raises Lisette Partelow explains how the recent spate of teacher strikes has made raising teacher salaries good politics—and has forced states to consider much-needed raises. Mar 12, 2019 The Hill Lisette Partelow
Trump’s Education Budget Ignores Needs of Students and Schools ArticleMar 11, 2019 Trump’s Education Budget Ignores Needs of Students and Schools The FY 2020 Department of Education budget proposal would make drastic and harmful cuts. Mar 11, 2019 Neil Campbell, Lisette Partelow
A Looming Legislative Backlash Against Teacher Strikes? Why Walkouts Could Become Illegal in Some States, With Strikers Facing Fines, Jail, or Loss of Their License In the NewsFeb 18, 2019 A Looming Legislative Backlash Against Teacher Strikes? Why Walkouts Could Become Illegal in Some States, With Strikers Facing Fines, Jail, or Loss of Their License Following a wave of teachers strikes in support of higher salaries and greater investment in public schools, author Lisette Partelow analyzes the predictable legislative backlash—bills that would slash education funding, make walkouts illegal, and weaken teachers unions. Feb 18, 2019 The 74 Lisette Partelow
11 Ways New Governors Can Lead on Education Through Executive Actions ReportJan 10, 2019 11 Ways New Governors Can Lead on Education Through Executive Actions From teacher pay to school infrastructure to workforce readiness, new governors should move quickly to advance key education priorities in their states. Jan 10, 2019 Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin
The Trump Administration’s Harsh Immigration Policies Are Harming Schoolchildren ArticleNov 30, 2018 The Trump Administration’s Harsh Immigration Policies Are Harming Schoolchildren Children, particularly those of school age, have experienced pain and trauma as a result of Trump’s rhetoric and the immigration policies it begets. Nov 30, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Philip E. Wolgin
Fixing Chronic Disinvestment in K-12 Schools ReportSep 20, 2018 Fixing Chronic Disinvestment in K-12 Schools States and the federal government must reverse a decade of disinvestment and give students and teachers the resources they need to be successful. Sep 20, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Sarah Shapiro, Abel McDaniels, 1 More Catherine Brown
Curriculum Reform in the Nation’s Largest School Districts ReportAug 29, 2018 Curriculum Reform in the Nation’s Largest School Districts This report provides an analysis of the instructional materials used by the 30 largest school districts in the country. Aug 29, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Sarah Shapiro
Fact Sheet: Yes, Increase the Salaries of All Teachers Fact SheetJun 14, 2018 Fact Sheet: Yes, Increase the Salaries of All Teachers Teachers across the country are underpaid and deserve a raise. Jun 14, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Lisette Partelow, Catherine Brown
Why Won’t America Invest in Its Teachers? PodcastMay 10, 2018 Why Won’t America Invest in Its Teachers? This week, Igor sits down with Oklahoma's "Teacher of the Year," Jon Hazell, to discuss why teachers are striking; CAP's director of K-12 Strategic Initiatives, Lisette Partelow, also joins. May 10, 2018 Igor Volsky, Michele L. Jawando, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Lisette Partelow
America’s Teachers Are at Their Boiling Point America’s Teachers Are at Their Boiling Point Author Lisette Partelow discusses the recent teacher strikes and the need to include educators in the conversation for higher pay. Apr 9, 2018 Morning Consult Lisette Partelow
7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 ReportMar 28, 2018 7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 A progressive education policy agenda should focus on putting economic mobility and opportunity within reach for all. Mar 28, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Catherine Brown, Sarah Shapiro, 1 More Stephenie Johnson
How To Fix the Large and Growing Latinx Teacher-Student Gap ReportFeb 20, 2018 How To Fix the Large and Growing Latinx Teacher-Student Gap Every state lacks sufficient Latinx teachers to reflect the diversity of its student body. Policymakers need to adjust recruitment tactics to fill the Latinx teacher-student gap. Feb 20, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Lisette Partelow
Trickle-Down Cuts to Education ReportOct 26, 2017 Trickle-Down Cuts to Education Proposed federal cuts and the Republican tax plan would have a devastating impact on students, families, and schools nationwide. Oct 26, 2017 Lisette Partelow, Meg Benner, Michael Dannenberg, 1 More Charles Barone
America Needs More Teachers of Color and a More Selective Teaching Profession ReportSep 14, 2017 America Needs More Teachers of Color and a More Selective Teaching Profession States, teacher preparation programs, and alternative certification programs are taking steps to build a more diverse and selective pool of educators. Sep 14, 2017 Lisette Partelow, Angie Spong, Catherine Brown, 1 More Stephenie Johnson
The Racist Origins of Private School Vouchers ReportJul 12, 2017 The Racist Origins of Private School Vouchers As the Trump administration brings private school vouchers to the national stage, policymakers must reflect on the history of this policy and consider its impact on vulnerable students. Jul 12, 2017 Chris Ford, Stephenie Johnson, Lisette Partelow
Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Could Mean Big Cuts to School-Based Health Services ArticleMar 24, 2017 Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Could Mean Big Cuts to School-Based Health Services Cuts to Medicaid included in the American Health Care Act could be devastating to schools, which rely on Medicaid funding to provide critical health services to students. Mar 24, 2017 Lisette Partelow, Kami Spicklemire
The Trump-DeVos Budget Would Dismantle Public Education, Hurting Vulnerable Kids, Working Families, and Teachers ArticleMar 17, 2017 The Trump-DeVos Budget Would Dismantle Public Education, Hurting Vulnerable Kids, Working Families, and Teachers The Trump administration’s 2018 budget would strip $9 billion in critical federal funding from our nation’s public education system. Mar 17, 2017 Stephenie Johnson, Neil Campbell, Kami Spicklemire, 1 More Lisette Partelow
Proposed Cuts to AmeriCorps Would Be Devastating for Education Reform ReportMar 13, 2017 Proposed Cuts to AmeriCorps Would Be Devastating for Education Reform Many of the most prominent and influential education reform efforts would be hurt by proposed AmeriCorps cuts. Mar 13, 2017 Lisette Partelow, Kami Spicklemire
Reimagining the School Day ReportFeb 23, 2017 Reimagining the School Day CAP outlines five innovative school schedules that benefit teaching and learning. Feb 23, 2017 Meg Benner, Lisette Partelow