Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools ReportSep 19, 2022 Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools State and local officials’ efforts to undermine public education by playing politics with school curricula run against the interest of most American children and families. Sep 19, 2022 Akilah Alleyne
Lessons Learned From the Investing in Innovation Program ReportNov 5, 2019 Lessons Learned From the Investing in Innovation Program The i3 program’s support for the evaluation and growth of promising innovations should be part of increased investments in educational research and development. Nov 5, 2019 Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
College Signing Days Reflect a Future Worth Celebrating ArticleApr 30, 2018 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. Apr 30, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Neil Campbell
The Problem With Privatizing Public Education for Military Students ArticleMar 8, 2018 The Problem With Privatizing Public Education for Military Students Education savings accounts are another attempt to divert public funding into a voucher-like program. Mar 8, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Neil Campbell
These States Are Leveraging Title II of ESSA to Modernize and Elevate the Teaching Profession ReportFeb 5, 2018 These States Are Leveraging Title II of ESSA to Modernize and Elevate the Teaching Profession This issue brief explains how 15 states are leveraging Title II, Part A of ESSA to modernize and elevate the teaching profession. Feb 5, 2018 Stephenie Johnson
Interactive: Nationwide Efforts to Elevate the Teaching Profession InteractiveFeb 5, 2018 Interactive: Nationwide Efforts to Elevate the Teaching Profession This interactive tool provides examples of programs and initiatives across the country working to modernize and elevate the teaching profession. Feb 5, 2018 Stephenie Johnson, Mathew Brady
Do ESSA Plans Show Promise for Improving Schools? ArticleFeb 2, 2018 Do ESSA Plans Show Promise for Improving Schools? The authority to change school governance may be a lever to turn around struggling schools. Feb 2, 2018 Samantha Batel
School Accountability in First-Round ESSA State Plans Fact SheetAug 4, 2017 School Accountability in First-Round ESSA State Plans Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., submitted plans to the Education Department for school accountability under ESSA. Aug 4, 2017 Samantha Batel, Laura Jimenez
Measuring Success: An Overview of New School Classification Indicators Under ESSA ReportAug 4, 2017 Measuring Success: An Overview of New School Classification Indicators Under ESSA States are using new indicators to measure and support student and school performance under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Aug 4, 2017 Samantha Batel
Learning Mindsets and Skills ReportJun 23, 2017 Learning Mindsets and Skills The Every Student Succeeds Act provides new opportunities for school leaders to cultivate students’ learning mindsets. Jun 23, 2017 Ulrich Boser, Perpetual Baffour
Increased Opt-In Rates Boost Confidence in Higher Student Achievement Rates ArticleMay 9, 2017 Increased Opt-In Rates Boost Confidence in Higher Student Achievement Rates As testing opt-out loses steam and students make large gains in reading and math, advocates of the Common Core State Standards have greater confidence that more students are achieving to higher standards. May 9, 2017 Laura Jimenez, Coleton Whitaker, Samantha Batel
Designing Accountability ReportMar 3, 2017 Designing Accountability The Center for American Progress models three school identification system designs to help states measure and rate school performance. Mar 3, 2017 Laura Jimenez, Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel, 1 More Catherine Brown