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As we enter a new chapter in education, advocates for private school choice, charter schools, and microschools are poised for significant advancements. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, the possibility for federal reforms could alter the future of educational access. It's time to push for innovation and champion a better future for every student. Discover more about this crucial moment here: https://okt.to/vL6GiD

Attention educators, policymakers, and community members! The Illinois State Board of Education has taken a major stride toward enhancing literacy across all age groups. They have just released a Getting Started Toolkit to accompany the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan. This toolkit serves as a launching pad, guiding you through the intricacies of the literacy plan with ease and clarity. Check it out now to start making a difference in literacy education! Let CLI help you with implementation! https://lnkd.in/g3xvFgPt #LiteracyPlan #EducationReform

Education is power and with it you have the ability to change your life and the world !

In a new white paper, Rucker Johnson and Ary Amerikaner unpack how school integration is inextricably linked to the equitable provision of school resources and emphasize the need for a recommitment to integrated & well-resourced public schools. Read it here: https://buff.ly/3Rbw4Bj

With each Kentucky legislative session, P-12 public education, which comprises over a third of the state budget, takes the spotlight. And the 2024 session that began just after New Year’s and wrapped up Monday was no different. Students are the most knowledgeable about the effects of many education policies, especially concerning the policies of their individual districts. To address problems directly, we need a platform to amplify our voices and perspectives and participate in conversations around the issues. Read more in this opinion piece by New Edu author Khoa (Ai): https://lnkd.in/gu4UpSFM

National Review was good enough to publish an OpEd I co-authored with renowned economist Stephen Moore on the need for Universal Education Freedom in Texas. We decided to address this issue after discovering that a staggering 65 percent of third- through eighth-graders in Fort Worth failed to meet minimum grade-level standards in core subjects such as reading, math, and science. This is nothing short of an educational catastrophe. Even more troubling, this failure rate marks a one percentage-point drop in proficiency from the previous year, underscoring a worrying trend in student achievement that is raising alarms among local leaders. That is why it is vital for Texas state lawmakers to come together and adopt universal education freedom, an idea championed by Governor Greg Abbott. In March, Governor Abbott summed it up perfectly: “A resounding number of Texans support educational freedom for every Texas family because they know that no child should be trapped in a failing school just because of their zip code.” Please, take the time, and read our work in National Review and help support the drive for Universal Education Freedom.

In the foreword of my new book, The Enduring Promise of America’s Great City Schools, former US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan writes, “Running a large, urban school district is among the more challenging jobs in America. It is challenging enough for school superintendents to support learning and drive positive outcomes for increasingly diverse student populations. School leaders must also ensure that kids are safe, healthy, and well fed, that their parents feel welcomed and included, that their teachers feel valued and motivated, and that school board members and elected officials who provide the funding feel the funding is justified and the results are positive. These challenges are exponentially greater when the student population approaches that of a midsize American city.” The new book describes how and why some city school systems make more academic progress than others, and it lays out a path forward for urban public education.

Tomorrow, join OISE alum Dr. Ardavan Eizadirad and Prof. Scott Davies to explore the direction of K-12 education. Educators and parents will gain clarity around issues in the Ontario public school system today, and learn about concrete steps for improved education. https://lnkd.in/giVK-4QV

As we stand on the brink of a new era in education, supporters of private school choice, charter schools, and microschools are eager for transformative changes. With Donald Trump back in the White House, the potential for federal action could reshape the landscape of educational opportunities. Now is the time to innovate and advocate for a brighter future for all students. Learn more about this pivotal moment here: https://okt.to/Cyv6hR

From quality public education to nationally ranked school systems, great schools are just the beginning in Wisconsin. Learn more at lookforwardwisconsin.com #LookForwardWI