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New In Policy

The hallmark of All4Ed’s policy and government relations work is our ability to take an idea; translate it into legislation, regulations, or guidance; advocate for its adoption; and support its implementation to maximize results for the nation’s young people. Our policy priorities include:

Every Student Succeeds Act
Digital Divide
State Policy Center
OpinionatED: Voters’ Views on Education in 2024
College and Career Pathways
High SchooL to Higher EducatioN
Recommendations for Workforce Pell Grants

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Policy Podcasts

Can We Get a Minute?

“Can We Get A Minute?” cuts through the confusion of education policy to answer the questions teachers are too busy to research themselves. Join Jenn Ellis (Director of State Government Relations and a recovering lawyer) and Rebeca Shackleford (Director of Federal Government Relations, a former teacher, and principal) as they decode who really calls the shots in our schools. From classroom policies to curriculum decisions, they break down complex education bureaucracy into actionable insights.

CAN WE GET A MINUTE?

All4Ed Flash

All4Ed Flash is All4Ed’s video-shorts podcast series on important developments in education policy brought to you by the All4Ed policy team.

ALL4ED FLASH

Our Latest Work

September 17, 2025
Publication
Congress, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, Federal Communications Commission
All4Ed USF Recommendations
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.
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September 16, 2025
Publication
Child Welfare Policy, Comprehensive Student Support, Education Policy, Every Student Succeeds Act, Health Policy, Youth in Foster Care
Healthy Minds, Strong-Futures: Aligning Systems to Advance Adolescent Development for 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…
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September 10, 2025
Publication
ESEA Waivers, Every Student Succeeds Act, US Department of Education
All4Ed Recommendations to the Indiana 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…
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September 10, 2025
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's Department of Education Recommendations for Workforce Pell Grants
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…
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July 24, 2025
Publication
Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, High Schools
Let’s Measure Ready
All4Ed’s overview of the college and career readiness indicators used for school accountability in all fifty states and Washington DC
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June 30, 2025
Publication
Congress, Funding Equity, US Department of Education
All4Ed Opposes Confirmation of USED Nominees Until FY 2025 Funds Are Lawfully Disseminated to Schools
Federal education funds for FY2025—billions meant for vulnerable students—are being unlawfully withheld. This delays vital support for migrant learners, teacher training, English learners, and after-school programs. Students can't wait. We urge Congress to act now and ensure these funds are fully and immediately released.
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June 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Policy and Government, US Department of Education
All4Ed Comments on USED Discretionary Priorities
All4Ed’s recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed discretionary grant priorities.
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April 29, 2025
Publication
Understanding the Executive Orders
Their Context, Next Steps, and Key Concerns It seems that every few days, we hear news of new Executive Orders coming from the President, and much of the time we begin to panic. President Trump has signed more than 140 Executive orders to date, many of which have real impacts on schools and districts across…
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April 28, 2025
Publication
Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Community Based Organization Playbook
Communities flourish when collaboration and inclusive representation come together to unlock success for future generations. The Community Based Organization Playbook seeks to serve communities as a strategic guide for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to collaborate with education and industry partners to build strong, sustainable career pathways for students. This resource was created as part of…
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