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April 21, 2026

Advocacy, Commentary | Accountability and Support, Congress

Letter to the Committee on Education and Workforce from All4Ed CEO Dr. Amy Loyd Expressing Concerns About Adult Education Provisions in H.R. 8210

All4Ed submitted a letter written by Amy Loyd, Ed.L.D., former Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education…
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April 21, 2026

Podcast | Librarians

The Non-Expertโ€™s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library

Learn how to secure funding for your school library, even without grant-writing experience. Jean shares how she transformed her collection and offers practical tips to help librarians navigate grants with confidence.
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April 20, 2026

Advocacy, Commentary | Accountability and Support, Congress

All4Edโ€™s Comments and Recommendations on the Department of Educationโ€™s Workforce Pell Grant Regulations

All4Ed submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Workforce Pell program. Our recommendations…
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April 16, 2026

Blog | Assessment, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Education Policy, High Schools, Higher Education, Learning Sciences, Workforce and Community

Grammatical Error

What if the problem isnโ€™t skillsโ€”but how we define them? This blog challenges the โ€œgrammar of skills,โ€ arguing it misrepresents how people learn and fuels systems that prioritize measurement over development, equity, and real-world capability.
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April 15, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Becoming AI Warriors

What starts with nostalgic snacks turns into a real conversation on AI in education. Winston Roberts shares how to shift mindsets, engage hesitant educators, and rethink what teaching looks like in an AI-driven world.
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April 14, 2026

Blog | Education Policy

Navigating the System, Defending the Promise: A Parentโ€™s Perspective During Autism Acceptance Month

Enrique Chaurand shares his familyโ€™s journey navigating special education, highlighting the impact of IDEA, the importance of federal protections, and why supporting students with disabilities is deeply personal.
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April 14, 2026

Podcast | Librarians

Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI

Allie Cornejo explores how digital citizenship is evolving in the age of AI, tackling questions of accuracy, bias, authorship, and responsibility, and how librarians can help students think critically and act ethically.
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April 9, 2026

Arizona Pathways to Prosperity Forum

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April 8, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Not All Screen Time is Created Equal

This episode of Undisrupted starts with chaos (and condiments) before diving into a powerful conversation with Suzan Brandt on leadership that builds trust, connects with people, and drives real progress. Come for the laughs, leave with insights you can actually use.
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April 7, 2026

Podcast | Librarians

Itโ€™s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines

Join librarians from neighboring districts as they share how cross-district collaboration is transforming library programs. Learn practical strategies to build partnerships, share resources, and spark innovation through collective support.
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April 3, 2026

Career and Technical Education, Education Policy, Federal Education Budget

All4Ed Opposes Trump Budget: โ€œThis is not just a war on โ€˜wokeโ€™; it is a retreat from results and responsibility.โ€

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ The administration presents its budget as a war on so-called โ€œwokeโ€…
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April 3, 2026

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Future Ready Schools

Credentials are Everywhere. Value is Not.

Work-based learning isnโ€™t brokenโ€”our design of it is. In this Future Ready Pathways blog on Pillar 3, we explore how moving from one-off experiences to intentional, real-world learning can help students build skills, confidence, and career identity.
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April 3, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, State Policy Center

All4Ed Flash: Beyond Immigration – Why Plyler v. Doe Still Matters for Every Student

As debates over Plyler v. Doe resurface, All4Ed examines whatโ€™s truly at stake: the right of every child to access public education. This episode explores the real impacts of fear, policy, and exclusion on students, schools, and communities.
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April 1, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: I Got FOMO, But Curriculum Has the Keys

From AmeriCorps to CTO of CyFair ISD, Charles Franklin shares a nontraditional journey and real talk on AI, shadow IT, and leading tech in massive systems. Honest, insightful, and human-centeredโ€”this episode is about innovation that actually works.
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March 31, 2026

Podcast | Librarians

Designing a Student-Centered Library

Melanie LeJeune joins Shannon to discuss free-choice reading and why students need dedicated time to read during the school day. She shares how the work began and practical, adaptable ideas for building a culture of reading in schools and communities.
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March 27, 2026

Education Policy, Federal Education Budget, Funding Equity

All4Ed Condemns Trump Administrationโ€™s Misleading โ€œCost-Savingsโ€ Move as Another Step Toward Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026  Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ All4Ed CEO Dr. Amy Loyd issued the following statement in response…
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March 25, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Impactful Cyber Academy Insights

Ahoba Arthur of Georgia Cyber Academy joins the conversation on rethinking learning beyond the classroom. From virtual engagement to AI and family connection, this episode explores how schools can evolve to meet students where they areโ€”now.
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March 24, 2026

Podcast | Librarians

Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers

Melanie LeJeune joins Shannon to discuss free-choice reading and why students need dedicated time to read during the school day. She shares how the work began and practical, adaptable ideas for building a culture of reading in schools and communities.
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March 20, 2026

Blog | Social and Emotional Learning, Student Voice

From Vision to Impact: How Wilson County Schools and NCCRL Are Building Resilient Communities

Wilson County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Lane B. Mills with students. In our second post in this series, we offered a more intimate portrait of…
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March 19, 2026

Blog

Crossing the Cafeteria

If the story weโ€™ve been telling about pathways is wrong, what comes next? This piece reexamines the history behind todayโ€™s narrative, challenges credential-driven approaches, and offers a new vision for pathways that expand opportunity and develop the whole learner.
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March 18, 2026

Advocacy | Accountability and Support, Congress

Advocates Statement on Plyler

On March 18, 2026, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing titled “Immigration Policy by Court Order: The…
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March 18, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: We Donโ€™t Have To Have It All Figured Out

Kip Glazer joins Adam and Carl for an honest conversation on leading through uncertainty in the AI era. From risk-taking to student-led innovation, this episode explores what it means to build meaningful learning in a rapidly changing world.
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March 16, 2026

AI, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning

Future Ready Leadership Forum

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March 11, 2026

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Future Ready Schools

Work-Based Learning Isnโ€™t Broken. Our Design of It Is.

Work-based learning isnโ€™t brokenโ€”our design of it is. In this Future Ready Pathways blog on Pillar 3, we explore how moving from one-off experiences to intentional, real-world learning can help students build skills, confidence, and career identity.
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March 11, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: From Classroom to Tech Specialist

Live with Dr. Natasha Lawyer, this episode explores what it takes to lead tech adoption in schools. From engaging hesitant educators to meaningful professional learning and AI integration, itโ€™s a candid look at innovation, leadership, and learning.
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March 9, 2026

Blog | Accountability and Support, Data and Privacy, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

When One-to-One Becomes One-Size-Fits-None

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March 5, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, State Policy Center

All4Ed Flash: South Bend Is Proof. Will We Pay Attention?

Federal investments like Perkins V and the Career Connected High Schools program are helping communities like South Bend expand career pathways, strengthen industry partnerships, and prepare students for high-demand careers. Sustained support is essential to protect opportunity and economic mobility.
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March 4, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Paving The Way for Digital Dreamers

Live from DeKalb County, Terri Webb shares how โ€œDigital Dreamersโ€ is helping students lead with AI. From early digital literacy to real-world governance, this episode explores how one district is shifting from AI panic to purpose at scale.
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February 27, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, State Policy Center

All4Ed Flash: Whoโ€™s in Charge of Education? The Fight Over Interagency Agreements

The U.S. Department of Education announced new interagency agreements transferring core education responsibilities to other agencies. All4Ed warns these unauthorized moves undermine congressional authority, disrupt critical programs, and weaken the federal commitment to students and educators.
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February 26, 2026

Courtney Huynh

Courtney Huynh (she/her) is an Associate Director at All4Ed focused on designing and delivering technical assistance and strategic support to cross-sector state and regional leaders to improve the systems and conditions in which young people experience and navigate education-to-career pathways that lead to…
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February 26, 2026

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Future Ready Schools

Beyond Random Acts: Rethinking Dual Enrollment as a Pathway Strategy

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February 25, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Widening the Runway

Sam Brooks joins Adam and Carl to challenge the idea of a single โ€œrightโ€ path after high school. From community colleges to hands-on learning, this episode explores how redefining readiness can expand opportunity and transform student success.
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February 24, 2026

Accountability and Support, Congress

Statement from All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd on the Department of Educationโ€™s Continued Use of Unauthorized Interagency Agreements

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ โ€œOnce again, the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education is…
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February 24, 2026

Blog | College and Career Pathways, Comprehensive Student Support, Data, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, Education Policy, Educator Policy

Our Legacy Is in Today’s Classrooms, And It Must Be Protected

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February 18, 2026

Blog | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, Higher Education, Workforce and Community

Hall of Mirrors

โ€œHall of Mirrorsโ€ challenges the pathways narrative, revealing how language and assumptions about credentials vs. degrees distort reality. This post examines the evidenceโ€”and how current systems may limit, not expand, opportunity.
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February 18, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: Granny Hobbies, AI, and Why Relationships Still Win

Ainsley Hill joins the show to explore why relationships still matter most in the AI era. From coaching with empathy to tech that amplifiesโ€”not replacesโ€”human connection, this funny, honest episode reminds us the best school decisions start with people.
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February 17, 2026

Advocacy | Accountability and Support

Informing Parents and Policymakers Through School-Level Academic Growth Indicators

All4Ed submitted recommendations to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in response to its Request for Information on school-level growth measures…
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February 11, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Collaborative Leadership, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning, Robust Infrastructure

UnDisrupted: โ€œWhen am I ever going to use this?โ€

Dr. Matthew Friedman joins the conversation on moving beyond โ€œplaying schoolโ€ to helping students discover who they are and where theyโ€™re headed. From early career awareness to student voice and mastery, this episode explores how relevance makes learning matterโ€”now.
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February 10, 2026

Blog | College and Career Pathways, Future Ready Schools

From Hope to a Plan: Helping Learners Build Pathways that Lead Beyond High School

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February 10, 2026

Publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Opportunity to Learn, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, Workforce and Community

Pathways to Possibility: Career-Connected High Schools

As schools face pandemic impacts, AI disruption, and widening gaps, career-connected pathways are more critical than ever. By blending academics, skills, and real-world experience, these programs prepare students for both college and careersโ€”while strengthening communities and the economy.
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February 4, 2026

Podcast | AI, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted: AI With a Heart

Dr. Andrew Taylor joins Adam and Carl to tackle the most urgent issue in schools today: student mental wellness. This episode reframes AI as a tool to support emotional regulation, resilience, and human connectionโ€”helping educators focus their time where it matters most.
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January 28, 2026

Podcast | AI, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools

UnDisrupted On the Road, Season 10 kicks off live and unscripted

A candid conference-floor conversation with Dr. Amy Del Corvo (NYSCATE) on AI without the hype, policy vs. practice, why conferences still matter, and how leaders stay humanโ€”and saneโ€”when everything feels loud.
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January 27, 2026

Accountability and Support, Congress

Statement from Dr. Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed on FY 2026 Funding Bill

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ โ€œAcross Minneapolis and the nation, children are arriving at school afraid…
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January 26, 2026

Blog | Future Ready Schools

Beyond Career Day: Designing Exploration that Changes Trajectories

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January 23, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, State Policy Center

All4Ed Flash: Pathways That Work: Lessons From Six Great Lakes States

All4Edโ€™s new report explores how six Great Lakes states are building college and career pathways that connect high school learning to real opportunityโ€”and what policymakers nationwide can learn from whatโ€™s working.
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January 22, 2026

Future Ready Schools

FullScale and All4Ed Launch National Rural AI Strategy Lab to Elevate Innovation in Underserved Communities

Applications now open for rural schools and districts to participate in new learning network on equitable AI implementation Contact: Jennifer Kabaker, FullScalejennifer.kabaker@fullscalelearning.org Enrique A.…
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January 20, 2026

Congress, US Department of Education

Statement from Dr. Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed on Conferenced Appropriations Bills

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ โ€œToday’s bipartisan action in the legislation funding the U.S. Department of Education represents a critical stand for…
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January 16, 2026

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Congress

All4Ed Flash: Why Advocates Say This Moment Could Change Education Forever

A nationwide coalition is pushing back against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Learn why advocates say studentsโ€™ rights, civil rights protections, and federal education programs are at riskโ€”and whatโ€™s at stake right now.
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January 15, 2026

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways

Schrรถdingerโ€™s Futures

โ€œSchrรถdingerโ€™s futuresโ€ challenges linear pathways, arguing young people hold multiple possible futures at once. This post explores how rigid systems limit real choiceโ€”and how pathways can better support exploration, flexibility, and growth.
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January 14, 2026

Congress, Education Policy, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

All4Ed Launches Future Ready Pathways Website and Toolkit to Help School Districts Build Coherent, Career-Connected Systems for Every Learner

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ All4Ed is excited to announce the launch of Future Ready Pathways, a…
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January 12, 2026

Advocacy | US Department of Education

Stand Up for Students: Letters Opposing the Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education

The Trump administration is illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Educationโ€”fragmenting critical programs across multiple agencies, creating chaos for states and schools, and putting…
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January 9, 2026

Future Ready Schools, Librarians, Literacy, Professional Learning

2026 Future Ready Librarians Webinar Series

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January 8, 2026

Blog

Why Student Voices Matter More Than Ever in the AI Era

If we are serious about not only preparing learners for the age of artificial intelligence but also supporting their current use of AI, we…
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December 23, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Funding Equity

All4Ed Flash: 2025 in Reflection: Federal Uncertainty and Public Schools

Public education faces unprecedented uncertainty in 2025. This episode explores proposed federal education cuts, agency shakeups, budget gridlock, and whatโ€™s at stake for students, educators, and families nationwide.
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December 19, 2025

Publication | AI, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools

The Power of One: Balancing Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in College and Career Counseling

As technology rapidly reshapes education, artificial intelligence promises scalable solutions to longstanding challenges in college and career counseling. With student-to-counselor ratios averaging 376:1 nationwideโ€”far above the recommended 250:1โ€”the appeal of AI-powered platforms is undeniable. Yet in our rush to solve the counselor shortage through technology, we risk sacrificing what makes guidance truly transformative: authentic human connection.
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December 19, 2025

Publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Federal Education Budget, High Schools

Strategic Resilience: Leveraging Federal Funds for College and Career Counseling in an Uncertain Era

In todayโ€™s rapidly evolving economic landscape, college and career counseling has never been more critical for studentsโ€™ success. However, educators across the nation face unprecedented challenges, with excessively high student-to-counselor ratios leaving many young people without adequate guidance to navigate their educational and career pathways. This situation has been further complicated by recent disruptions to federal education funding, creating uncertainty for districts that depend on these resources to support comprehensive counseling programs.
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December 16, 2025

Commentary | Accountability and Support, Education Policy, US Department of Education

All4Edโ€™s Dr. Amy Loyd Speaks at Senator Hironoโ€™s Forum on Protecting Public Education

Testimony of All4Ed President & CEO Dr. Amy Loyd at Senator Mazie K. Hironoโ€™s spotlight forum, highlighting the dangerous consequences of the Trump Administrationโ€™s…
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December 12, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Funding Equity

All4Ed Flash: A Decade of ESSA: Equity, Accountability, and a New Challenge Ahead

ESSA turns 10, and we break down whatโ€™s at stake as states seek new waivers and federal oversight faces major challenges. Learn how weโ€™re working to protect equity and uphold ESSAโ€™s civil rights promise.
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December 5, 2025

Publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, State Policy Center

Building Futures: College and Career Pathways in the Great Lakes States

An overview of college and career pathway policies in six Great Lakes statesโ€”Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Fact sheets detail early college credit and CTE policies, with snapshots of credit transfer policy, student participation data, state funding mechanisms, educator requirements, and alignment between early college and CTE.
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December 5, 2025

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways

Workers in Waiting

What if pathways started with young peopleโ€”not employers? This post challenges the โ€œwin-winโ€ narrative and explores how youth-centered design, grounded in real aspirations, can create pathways to thrivingโ€”not just jobs.
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December 4, 2025

Congress, Education Policy, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

As the Economy Demands More Education, Bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act Offers Students a Head Start and Reduces College Costs

All4Ed applauds Senators Hassan and Young for championing studentโ€‘centered college pathways Date: Thursday, December 7, 2025 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org  Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ The American economy…
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December 1, 2025

Accountability and Support, Every Student Succeeds Act, US Department of Education

An ESSA Christmas Carol: The Law’s Past, Present, and Future

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November 25, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns

Discover how Lunch and Learns bring students, faculty, and families together for informal learning. These relaxed lunchtime sessions offer a welcoming space to explore new skills, share ideas, and build a stronger community within your library.
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November 19, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Community Partnership, Education Policy, Educator Policy, Policy and Government

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Taking Care When Times Are Tough

Teaching feels heavier than ever. In this episode, Sam Levine of Breathe for Change shares why real self-care isnโ€™t selfishโ€”itโ€™s essential. Learn how sustainable wellness helps educators show up with strength, presence, and resilience.
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November 18, 2025

Congress, Education Policy, Funding Equity, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

Statement from All4Ed on the Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

โ€œThis reckless reshuffle risks studentsโ€™ rights, resources, and results.โ€ Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand  Email: echaurand@all4ed.org Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ All4Ed…
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November 18, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries

Hannah Byrd Little, author of A Sense of Place, joins the Future Ready Librarians podcast to discuss how intentional library spaces strengthen belonging through partnerships, smart use of space, leadership, and effective resources.
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November 17, 2025

Blog | Future Ready Schools, Librarians

Download. Display. Celebrate. The Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 Is Here!

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November 14, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Funding Equity

All4Ed Flash: SNAP Saved, Schools Strained: Inside the Shutdown Deal

The longest government shutdown has ended, but the damage to education remains. This episode breaks down the deal, its impacts on federal education programs, and what it means for students and schools.
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November 14, 2025

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways

The Missing Middle

All4Ed examines the risks of prioritizing innovation and scale over evidence in pathways workโ€”calling for a more deliberate approach that values piloting, learning, and building what truly works for young people.
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November 13, 2025

Blog | Social and Emotional Learning

Building Resilience One Classroom at a Time: How Wilson County Schools Are Helping Students and Adults Thrive

In our first post in this series, โ€œSupporting Every Student: How the NC Center for Resilience & Learning Is Building Safer, More Inclusive Schools,โ€…
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November 12, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Community Partnership, Education Policy, Educator Policy, Policy and Government

Are We On the Same Team?: District Leadership and Teacher Voice

Thomas C. Murray joins us to bridge the gap between teachers and district leaders. Explore how better communication, trust, and shared understanding can turn compliance into true collaboration.
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November 11, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all

Katie Capshaw shares how to transform your school library into a flexible, welcoming hub for learning and collaboration. Discover tips on organization, design, and programming to make your library the heart of the school.
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November 10, 2025

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways

For My Daughter, For Our Tribal Nations: Native Futures Deserve Better Than This

All4Ed reflects on Native American Heritage Month and Career Development Month, urging stronger, culturally grounded pathways for Native learners. Supporting Native brilliance is essential to building equitable futures for students and communities nationwide.
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November 6, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Federal Education Budget, Funding Equity

All4Ed Flash: Making Workforce Pell Workโ€”How States Can Lead the Way

Workforce Pell expands federal aid to short-term credential programs. Learn how states can lead with strong standards to ensure these programs open real pathways to opportunity.
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November 5, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Educator Policy, Policy and Government

Beyond Engagement: Parents as Partners in Students Rights (S2 E4)

Keri Rodrigues of the National Parents Union joins us to discuss how teachers and parents can move from conflict to collaborationโ€”centering students, strengthening partnerships, and uniting to protect every childโ€™s right to learn.
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November 4, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity)

Library media specialist Crystal Burkes shares how pre-recording her lessons boosts engagement and classroom management with creative videos, trends, and tech tips that make learning fun and flexible.
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October 31, 2025

Podcast | Youth in Foster Care

All4Ed Flash: What Happens When the Department of Education Shuts Down?

The government shutdown is crippling Americaโ€™s education system โ€” halting civil rights investigations, cutting school funding, and leaving students without vital support.
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Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, State Policy Center

Fulfilling the Promise of Workforce Pell: Why We Need State Leadership

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October 29, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Educator Policy, High Schools, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

Course Correction: Reimagining Pathways for Real Opportunities (S2 E3)

Have todayโ€™s education-to-career โ€œpathwaysโ€ lost their way? Charlotte Cahill and Kyle Hartung of All4Ed unpack how well-intended systems can limit opportunityโ€”and how to redesign them to truly serve all students.
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October 28, 2025

Advocacy | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community

All4Ed submits comments to the U.S. Secretary of Education on the Secretary’s Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness

All4Ed submitted formal comments to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in response to the Departmentโ€™s proposed priority on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness.…
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October 28, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

STEM Battle of the Books

In Guilford County Schools, Nancy Cravey and Natalie Strange fuse reading with STEM in โ€œSTEM Battle of the Books,โ€ where students solve real-world challenges using the engineering design process and Robo Wunderkind robots.
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October 22, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Educator Policy, High Schools, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

Permission Granted, Progress Lost?: What We Risk In an Era of Waivers (S2 E2)

Sweeping waiver proposals in Iowa, Indiana, and Oklahoma could reshape school oversight. Experts Anne Hyslop and Nicholas Munyan-Penney break down the risks to student data, accountability, and equity when states seek flexibility at a high cost.
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October 21, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library

Discover From Learners to Leaders by librarians Dione Mila & Diana Haneskiโ€”a guide to turning student volunteers into empowered library leaders through tech, mentorship, and real-world strategies.
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October 17, 2025

All4Ed Submits Comments to U.S. Department of Education Calling for Broader Civic Education Framework

To: Zachary Rogers, U.S. Department of EducationFrom: All4EdRE: Comments on Proposed Supplemental Priority on Promoting Patriotic Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OS-0745-0001Date: October 17, 2025 “I…
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October 17, 2025

Podcast | Youth in Foster Care

All4Ed Flash: When the Federal Government Fails, Local Leaders Must Step Up

The latest government shutdown, paired with drastic staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, is crippling federal support for studentsโ€”especially in vulnerable communities. Here's what it means and why local leadership matters now more than ever.
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October 15, 2025

Podcast | Accountability and Support, Educator Policy, High Schools, Policy and Government, US Department of Education

After the Storm: Making Sense of Summer’s Upheaval (S2 E1)

Season 2 of Can We Get A Minute is here! Jenn & Rebeca break down big changes in education policyโ€”from delayed funding to major new legislation and the government shutdownโ€™s impact on schools. Here's what you need to know this fall.
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October 14, 2025

AI, Future Ready Schools, Librarians

All4Edโ€™s Future Ready Schoolsยฎ Launches Future Ready Librariansยฎ Framework 3.0

Future Ready Librariansยฎ Framework 3.0 is an updated framework that positions school librarians as catalysts for learning, innovation, and equity in todayโ€™s rapidly changing educational landscape.
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October 14, 2025

Podcast | Librarians

EL Learners in the Library

In this episode, librarian Katelyn Jernigan shares tips, strategies, and ideas for supporting EL learners in school libraries. A must-listen for educators working to create inclusive, welcoming library spaces.
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October 8, 2025

Blog | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways

Course Correction

All4Ed calls for a course correction in pathways, urging a shift beyond narrow, job-focused models toward systems that expand choice, support youth development, and lead to real, long-term opportunity.
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Budget and Resources, Digital Learning, State Policy Center

Students’ Right to Data Privacyโ€“ Guidance for Drafting Legislation and Policy

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