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.
11 Ways New Governors Can Lead on Education Through Executive Actions
Smart Investments for Safer Schools
Expanding Access to High-Quality Schools
Improving All Schools
Redesigning High School: Local Perspectives From Schools and Districts
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
How to Give Teachers a $10,000 Raise
Because teachers’ compensation should reflect the importance of their work, CAP proposes a $10,000 federal Teacher Tax Credit that would increase pay for eligible teachers in high-poverty schools.
Addressing the Gap Between Education Research and Practice
This proposal aims to connect education leaders and education researchers.
Blueprint for Accountability Systems for Alternative High Schools
Advancing state and local policy discussions about developing accountability systems for alternative high schools.
Fact Sheet: Yes, Increase the Salaries of All Teachers
Teachers across the country are underpaid and deserve a raise.
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.
Sex Education Standards Across the States
State sex education standards are not adequate to prepare students for life after high school graduation.
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.