A Well-Rounded Education
America’s high school students need a rich and varied curriculum in order to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.
How to Give Teachers a $10,000 Raise
Addressing the Gap Between Education Research and Practice
Blueprint for Accountability Systems for Alternative High Schools
Fact Sheet: Yes, Increase the Salaries of All Teachers
Sex Education Standards Across the States
How Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Public School Students and Teachers in Every State
If federal lawmakers’ attacks on Medicaid succeed, states could be forced to fill the resulting budget holes with cuts to public education, leading to lower salaries for teachers or higher tuition for college students.
Establishing a Research Collaborative in Support of District Schools and Students
Testimony Before Council Hearing on Bill 22-776: District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative Establishment Amendment Act of 2018
64 Years After Brown v. Board, Progressive Leaders Must Act on Segregation
Americans need renewed leadership to realize Brown’s ideals.
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.
High-Performing Charter Schools Help Working Families Find Balance
High-performing public charter schools offer school schedules that better align with the needs of working families.
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.