Public Education Big Table Coalition This coalition represents a group of education, civil rights, disability, research, and community organizations working on K-12 education policy and advocacy.
PIE Network The PIE Network connects, strengthens, and catalyzes advocates across communities, states, and ideological lines to ensure every student has an equitable and excellent education.
TeachStrong This national coalition of diverse education organizations and educators sought to transform the systems and policies that support teachers to ensure all students have access to great teaching.
WeBuildEDU, in partnership with EduColor WeBuildEDU is a campaign led by the Center for American Progress and EduColor dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators of color in discussions about what public education should look like in light of the ongoing movement for racial justice and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a combination of media, local organizing, and policy proposals, the campaign will work to ensure that decision-makers are centering the ideas and experiences of educators of color and involving them in policymaking in the short and long term.
Moonshot for Kids, in partnership with the Thomas B. Fordham Institute The Moonshot for Kids initiative was a yearlong collaboration with the Fordham Institute to gather ideas for new research and development (R&D) and bolster bipartisan support for education R&D. The initiative had three components: publications about the history of education R&D; a competition to identify big, bold ideas that additional investment in education R&D could fund; and a policy proposal for how to build out a sustainable education R&D infrastructure.
Alliance for Quality Education A coalition working to end the systemic racism and economic oppression in New York’s public schools shortchanging generations of Black, brown, low-income, and immigrant students.
Colorado Education Initiative CEI helps teachers, school leaders, and district stakeholders catalyze bold, comprehensive change in public education in Colorado.
Education Justice Research and Organizing Collaborative at NYU Metro Center EJ-ROC brings together researchers, data and policy analysts, and community organizers to design solutions and advance the education justice movement.
EduColor EduColor mobilizes advocates nationwide around issues of educational equity, agency, and justice.
ImmSchools An immigrant-led nonprofit partnering with educators and community leaders to ensure safe and inclusive schools for undocumented and mixed-status students and families.
NewMexicoKidsCAN NewMexicoKidsCAN serves as a catalyst and conduit to advocate for community-informed, student-centered and research-backed education policies in New Mexico.
Parents Amplifying Voices in Education PAVE connects, informs, and empowers parent leaders to give families in Washington, D.C., a voice and choice in the vision for education in the city.
Student Voice Student Voice equips students as storytellers, organizers and partners who advocate for student-driven solutions to educational inequity.
TransFamily Support Services TransFamily Support Services promotes a gender-affirming and accepting community through resources, training, and education.
The education investments we need to make In the NewsNovember 3, 2022 The education investments we need to make In an op-ed, Akilah Alleyne argues that the United States has an urgent need to invest in schools and teachers. Alleyne argues that MAGA extremists are trying to brush past the investment challenges facing our schools and instead they focus their efforts on pushing for book bans. Nov 3, 2022 CNN Akilah Alleyne
The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare ArticleJuly 25, 2022 The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare Sen. Rick Scott’s education plan would cut the funding equivalent of 433,000 public school teachers, eliminate Pell Grants, and zero out programs for students with disabilities. Jul 25, 2022 Will Ragland
How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections ArticleOctober 29, 2018 How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections Despite its pledge not to make political contributions, the DeVos family continues to give millions to far-right issues and candidates. Oct 29, 2018 Ulrich Boser, Perpetual Baffour
Rep. McSally’s Position on Education Would Hurt Arizona’s Teachers and Schools ArticleOctober 19, 2018 Rep. McSally’s Position on Education Would Hurt Arizona’s Teachers and Schools Although Arizona Rep. McSally’s exact stance on education is unclear, her alignment with congressional Republicans’ agenda on public education threatens teachers, schools, and students in her state. Oct 19, 2018 Will Ragland, Ulrich Boser
Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding ArticleOctober 9, 2018 Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding Some incumbent governors up for re-election this year are trying to convince voters that they will be champions for education—but their track records tell a very different story. Oct 9, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin
Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education School choice proposal could divert billions of dollars to private schools. Oct 12, 2016 Neil Campbell, Ulrich Boser, Will Ragland
Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education is Yet Another in a List of Terrible Ideas ArticleSeptember 1, 2016 Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education is Yet Another in a List of Terrible Ideas Supporting and protecting the country’s students should be a priority of every president. However, Donald Trump is again proposing to eliminate or drastically cut the U.S. Department of Education. Sep 1, 2016 Will Ragland, Ulrich Boser