At All4Ed, we are committed to expanding equitable educational opportunities for students of color, students from low-income families, and other marginalized groups. Search our publications, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other tools to learn more about the policies and practices we promote to ensure all students graduate from high school prepared for college, work, and life.

podcast | Youth in Foster Care
This week on our podcast, we dive into Healthy Minds, Strong Futures—a new All4Ed report calling for stronger support systems for youth in foster care. Learn how aligning education, health & child welfare can help them thrive.
publication | Congress, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, Federal Communications Commission
All4Ed urges Congress to modernize the USF and expand E-rate to support off-campus access. With over $7B aiding 106,000 schools and 12,000+ libraries, E-rate is vital for connectivity. Updating it ensures all students can learn anytime, anywhere—now and in the future.

publication | Child Welfare Policy, Comprehensive Student Support, Education Policy, Every Student Succeeds Act, Health Policy, Youth in Foster Care
Download Report Executive Summary Overview Adolescence is a time of profound transformation and a pivotal period for human brain development that drives future success. At this age, students are still building the entire map of their inner worlds. They have not yet become fixed in their mindsets. Their thinking has not yet been limited. To…

podcast | Librarians
In this episode, Jennifer Sancedio Boatman and Shannnon tackle the misconception that libraries are no longer relevant.
publication | ESEA Waivers, Every Student Succeeds Act, US Department of Education
All4Ed submitted recommendations to the Indiana Department of Education expressing concerns regarding their draft request for a waiver from several provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. All4Ed appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft request for ESEA flexibility from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). All4Ed is a national nonprofit advocacy organization…
publication | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Congress, Higher Education, Policy and Government, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
All4Ed provided recommendations to the Department of Education regarding regulations governing the implementation of Workforce Pell Grants to ensure program quality and to make certain that Workforce Pell becomes a force for economic mobility—not a windfall for bad actors. All4Ed appreciates the opportunity to provide recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education (Department) on the…

podcast | Librarians
School librarian Len Bryan explores the value of weeding library collections, showing how smaller, curated selections boost access and student engagement—framing weeding as a thoughtful, student-centered strategy.

podcast | Educator Policy, Federal Education Budget
House GOP’s 2026 budget slashes education, health, and worker protections—threatening schools, students, and America’s future workforce.

blog | AI, Digital Learning, Future Ready Schools
Educators live under constant pressure. Every day brings new demands: lesson planning, grading, compliance tasks, parent communication, professional learning communities, and more. The list is endless, and the hours rarely feel sufficient.