Who Pays for Choice? The Threat Privatization Poses to Public Education Past EventMay 15, 2025 Who Pays for Choice? The Threat Privatization Poses to Public Education Join CAP and NCLD for a virtual event about the growing trend of privatizing public education and unpack the real costs of school choice, revealing how it affects students, weakens local schools, and strains communities. Online only May 15, 2025
How the School Choice Agenda Harms Rural Students ReportMay 15, 2025 How the School Choice Agenda Harms Rural Students As proponents of private school voucher programs continue to push for expansion, it is important to highlight the harms these programs can have on rural communities. May 15, 2025 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
The Sudden Loss of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Will Hinder K-12 Academic Progress ArticleMay 8, 2025 The Sudden Loss of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Will Hinder K-12 Academic Progress The recent rescission of COVID-19 relief funding for K-12 schools will harm districts and limit their ability to address learning loss and student achievement. May 8, 2025 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Weadé James
Stealing From Our Children: Trump’s Dismantling of Head Start Harms Children and Families Past EventMay 5, 2025 Stealing From Our Children: Trump’s Dismantling of Head Start Harms Children and Families Join the Center for American Progress for an event about the Trump administration's serious threats to Head Start, leaving its future in peril and thousands of low-income families in fear of what comes next. Center for American Progress | Online May 5, 2025
Introducing a Framework for Private School Voucher Accountability ReportApril 8, 2025 Introducing a Framework for Private School Voucher Accountability As privatization efforts to redirect funding from public K-12 schools to private institutions continue to expand, an accountability framework for private voucher programs must be implemented to ensure positive student outcomes and thorough oversight of taxpayer dollars. Apr 8, 2025 Weadé James, Tania Otero Martinez
Cuts to Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Will Leave Students and Borrowers Worse Off ArticleMarch 25, 2025 Cuts to Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Will Leave Students and Borrowers Worse Off The Department of Education’s latest workforce cuts, coupled with the executive order calling for the closure of the department, undermine its ability to meet legal obligations and effectively serve students and borrowers. Mar 25, 2025 Madison Weiss
Department of Education Staff Cuts Will Harm America’s Children and Schools ArticleMarch 14, 2025 Department of Education Staff Cuts Will Harm America’s Children and Schools The recent decision to slash the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce nearly in half will leave it unable to carry out its responsibilities and statutory requirements under the law. Mar 14, 2025 Weadé James, Veronica Goodman
Understanding the Basics of Child Care in the United States ArticleFebruary 20, 2025 Understanding the Basics of Child Care in the United States The United States needs real solutions at all levels of government, coupled with robust public investment, to build a child care and early learning system that works for children, families, educators, and providers. Feb 20, 2025 The Early Childhood Policy Team
Frequently Asked Questions About the U.S. Department of Education ArticleFebruary 13, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions About the U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education provides vital resources to schools, students, and families across the country to ensure everyone has access to a high-quality education. Feb 13, 2025 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Tania Otero Martinez
The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable ReportFebruary 4, 2025 The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable As school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability standards and do not divert critical resources from a universally accessible, high-quality public education system. Feb 4, 2025 Tania Otero Martinez, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
States Seek To Improve Early Childhood Outcomes Through Consolidated Governance Structures ReportJanuary 6, 2025 States Seek To Improve Early Childhood Outcomes Through Consolidated Governance Structures In recent years, a number of states have moved to consolidate disparately administered early childhood programs into a single agency to improve coordination of services and reduce administrative burdens. Jan 6, 2025 Anna Lovejoy, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era ArticleNovember 13, 2024 Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era As technology advances and becomes more integral to K-12 education, school districts and policymakers must prioritize digital accessibility to enhance the educational experiences of students with disabilities and promote equity for all learners. Nov 13, 2024 Weadé James