64 Years After Brown v. Board, Progressive Leaders Must Act on Segregation
Americans need renewed leadership to realize Brown’s ideals.
Blueprint for Accountability Systems for Alternative High Schools
Addressing the Gap Between Education Research and Practice
Fact Sheet: Yes, Increase the Salaries of All Teachers
High-Performing Charter Schools Help Working Families Find Balance
Sex Education Standards Across the States
Blueprint for the 21st Century
CAP’s Jobs Blueprint addresses the wage stagnation and employment challenges facing working class Americans and communities left behind by investing in millions of new jobs nationwide to meet some of our nation’s most pressing economic and social needs and creating a job guarantee in the hardest-hit areas.
Bold Ideas for State Action
Americans are ready for states—the laboratories of democracy—to offer a new progressive vision for shared prosperity. This report presents a menu of state policy priorities to help people secure good jobs and good wages and to support strong and healthy communities in which all people are treated fairly and equitably.
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.
Countering the Effects of Trump’s Immigration Policies in Schools
Increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is disrupting learning and stability in schools.
College Signing Days Reflect a Future Worth Celebrating
Getting high school students to and through college requires K-12 school systems to invest more in comprehensive college preparation efforts.
The Prince-DeVos Plan to Privatize American Institutions
Erik Prince and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to privatize American institutions, which would undermine the country’s democratic foundation and key public services.
A Few Unique Things About Chicago Public Schools
Over the past three decades, Chicago Public Schools have been improving; here are a few things to know about Chicago as we search for answers about how and why.
Evidence Points to the Need for Discipline Reform in D.C. Schools
On January 30, 2018, the senior policy analyst for K-12 Education, Erin Roth, provided testimony before the D.C. Council in support of the goals of the Student Fair Access to School Act and the need for discipline reform.
Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work?
A 50-state review of high school graduation requirements shows misalignment between the coursework necessary to receive a high school diploma and to be eligible for college admissions.
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.
Progressive Policy Wins in the Omnibus
Congress’ spending deal makes a number of important policy advances—although it shamefully leaves Dreamers behind.
The Highly Negative Impacts of Vouchers
The negative impact of vouchers on student achievement is equivalent to missing out on more than one-third of a year of classroom learning.
Top 10 Early Childhood Ideas for States in 2018
States have a critical role to play in expanding access to high-quality early childhood programs to ensure all children have the best start in life.
Conservative Attacks on Discipline Reform Are a Distraction from Meaningful Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Education leaders should focus on how to make schools safe, welcoming environments for all students—including through discipline reform.