Pairing Access With Supports to Boost Success in AP
July 26, 2017 by Nicolle Grayson This morning we published our new brief, “Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to AP,” an in-depth examination of two high schools that are not only enrolling more traditionally underserved…
Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to AP
July 26, 2017 by Ashley Griffin, Davis Dixon The national data are clear: more students of color are taking AP exams, but success rates for these students…
Mansur’s Manifesto: How an Aspiring Black Male Teacher Plans to Turn Teaching Into Activism
July 24, 2017 by Mansur Buffins Anytime I tell people that I am majoring in social studies education, they ask one of two questions: “Where do you want to teach?” or “Why do you want to…
Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to Advanced Placement
July 18, 2017 by Ashley Griffin, Davis Dixon When deciding to increase opportunities and participation in Advanced Placement, schools and districts often respond by eliminating prerequisites and opening access to these courses — so if any student wants…
Letter to House of Representatives on Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
June 22, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Democratic Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Download the Letter Dear Speaker…
Diversity Offers a Clear Path to Brighter Futures for All Children
June 07, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. This essay was originally published in a compilation from the Albert Shanker Institute as part of an event it hosted today titled “School Integration By Race & Class: A Movement…
Trump’s Education Budget Cuts Are an Assault on the American Dream
May 30, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. This op-ed was originally published by U.S. News & World Report. Millions of Americans are engrossed in the NBA Playoffs this time of year. If you are one those people,…
Quick Take on the President’s 2018 Budget Request
May 24, 2017 by Kelly McManus It should go without saying that, if enacted, this budget would be a disaster for America’s young people. It cuts vital programs that prepare students for college and career. And…
Trends in State ESSA Plans: Defining Away Low Performance for Groups of Students
May 18, 2017 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D. When is performance for a group of students so low that it requires attention and action? This is one of the critical questions that states have to answer as they…