Homework and Higher Standards
CAP analysis found that homework is generally aligned to Common Core State Standards, but additional policy changes would make it more valuable.
A Quality Education for Every Child
The time is now for policymakers to take a bold and comprehensive approach to K-12 education.
How Delaware Aims To Improve College Readiness
Student Mobility, Backfill, and Charter Schools
3 Ways DeVos Has Put Students At Risk by Deregulating Education
Student Debt: An Overlooked Barrier to Increasing Teacher Diversity
The Case for Federal Funding for School Infrastructure
America’s crumbling and outdated public school buildings desperately need federal government support.
Get the Lead Out
A new initiative will bring 21st-century approaches to environmental monitoring and public health.
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.
Smart Investments for Safer Schools
To ensure safe and healthy learning environments, policymakers and schools must invest in evidence-based solutions—not reactionary spending that only makes the public feel safer.
The Future Is Bright for Community Schools
Through organizing, lifting up community voices, improving curricula, and investing in effective leadership, community schools can realize their potential and grow to scale.
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.
5 Policy Ideas to Improve Private School Voucher Programs
Following the 2018 midterm elections, there are multiple opportunities to reverse the growth of private school voucher programs.
Improving All Schools
Denver Public Schools’ Tiered Support Framework is a boon for all district schools while helping those with the greatest needs outpace similar schools across the state.
How to Match Students With Schools They Choose
A new school enrollment and application process could help ensure students are matched with the schools they choose.
Expanding Access to High-Quality Schools
A centralized enrollment system with a fair, transparent algorithm helps families navigate public school choice options and is more efficient for schools and districts.
A Quality Approach to School Funding
Past school finance ligation shows that future reform must focus on the quality of education.
Education in the 2018 Midterms
In the 2018 midterms, education was a key issue in many state-level races, as some pro-education candidates won races and a number of education-related ballot measures were approved.
Redesigning High School: Local Perspectives From Schools and Districts
Communities across the country are redesigning their high schools to better engage students and prepare them for success in college and the workforce.
Using the Science of Learning to Redesign Schools
Policymakers must reimagine instruction and school structures to reflect the latest science of learning.