Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students ReportJun 30, 2021 Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students Even in high schools with similar levels of access to advanced coursework, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students are less likely to be enrolled in advanced courses—and even when they are enrolled, they experience less success in these courses than their peers. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
Community-Based Violence Interventions: Proven Strategies To Reduce Violent Crime Fact SheetJun 15, 2022 Community-Based Violence Interventions: Proven Strategies To Reduce Violent Crime Leaders around the nation should prioritize community-based violence intervention programs to reduce gun violence and violent crime more broadly. Jun 15, 2022 Akua Amaning, Hassen Bashir
Frequently Asked Questions About Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs ReportJun 3, 2022 Frequently Asked Questions About Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs Community-based violence intervention programs have proved to reduce homicides and shootings. Jun 3, 2022 CAP Criminal Justice Reform team, CAP Gun Violence Prevention team
The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon ArticleJun 1, 2022 The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon Two years after the murder of George Floyd, the Biden administration released a police reform executive order containing policies that states and cities should build upon. Jun 1, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Nicole Lee Ndumele, Kate Kahan, 1 More Udi Ofer
Beyond Acronyms Past EventMay 23, 2022 Beyond Acronyms Honoring the Complex Experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in K-12 Education May 23, 2022
The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change VideoFeb 24, 2022 The United States’ Federal Courts Are Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change The judiciary and courts are critical in the fight against climate change, and environmental judges are essential to protecting the nation's future. Feb 24, 2022 Stephanie Wylie, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi
Education Policies Need To Address the Unique Needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities ReportJan 26, 2022 Education Policies Need To Address the Unique Needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities The Center for American Progress is conducting new research that uplifts the lived experiences in public education of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. This research will advance CAP’s ongoing work to apply an explicit racial equity lens to K-12 education policymaking. Jan 26, 2022 Roby Chatterji, Jessica Yin
Engaging the Community in School Funding Decisions VideoJan 11, 2022 Engaging the Community in School Funding Decisions Community members highlight the importance of community involvement in school spending decisions and ways for schools to increase this engagement. Jan 11, 2022 Jessica Yin, Khalilah M. Harris, Jasmine Hardy, 3 More Meghan Miller, Hai-Lam Phan, Shaheer Lanier
Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing ArticleNov 30, 2021 Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society. Nov 30, 2021 Gus Tupper, Akua Amaning, Jaboa Lake
Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students ReportSep 22, 2021 Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students Ensuring a quality education for America’s students during the COVID-19 pandemic will require a range of federal and state supports, as well as efforts to build a robust economy that works for everyone. Sep 22, 2021 Khalilah M. Harris, Jessica Yin, Arohi Pathak, 3 More Laura Dallas McSorley, Marshall Anthony Jr., Jill Rosenthal
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSep 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems This analysis of testing in schools shows what the current debate gets wrong, and how educators and policymakers can create a future where assessments are a more effective part of the teaching and learning system. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
How Students Can Help Build Better Education Policy ReportJul 22, 2021 How Students Can Help Build Better Education Policy The Education Department has an opportunity to reimagine the policymaking process by committing to incorporating student voice. Jul 22, 2021 Ashley Jeffrey, Sadie Bograd
Social and Emotional Supports for Educators During and After the Pandemic ReportJul 20, 2021 Social and Emotional Supports for Educators During and After the Pandemic As K-12 districts and schools plan for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that providing social and emotional supports for educators is a key part of the conversation. Jul 20, 2021 Megan Ferren
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.