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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:
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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.
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.
Our Latest Work
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.
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.
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…
April 28, 2025
Publication
Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, , 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…
April 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, , Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
Workforce Development Board Playbook
Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) have a unique role in the business industry. They can serve as a voice for employers and industry leaders when they convene and collaborate with local stakeholders to advance growth and respond to the needs of the regional economy. This playbook, the Workforce Development Board Playbook, is a strategic guide to…
April 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, , Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
Military Connected Youth Playbook
The Military Connected Youth Playbook is a strategic guide that offers resources to stakeholders engaged with military-connected youth in an educational environment. Military-connected youth are Highly Mobile Youth. This playbook can help stakeholders address the needs of students who frequently transition throughout the year. This resource was created as part of the U.S. Department of…
April 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Opportunity to Learn, Social and Emotional Learning, US Department of Education
Highly Mobile Youth Playbook
Career-connected learning can offer certainty for students experiencing frequent and significant amounts of change. Highly Mobile Youth are students who, either unplanned or planned, change schools or districts during an academic year. In some cases, some of these students may experience homelessness, are in foster care, part of military-connected or migratory agricultural families, or have…
April 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, K to Gray, Opportunity to Learn, , Social and Emotional Learning, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
English Learner Playbook
Language development is a core aspect of career-connected learning. Developed together, being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural is an asset in both our classrooms and in our places of work, which can unlock postsecondary and career access, earn valuable industry credentials, and connect our nation’s youth to the global economy. As the English learner population grows,…
April 25, 2025
Publication
Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Data, Every Student Succeeds Act, High Schools, Higher Education, K to Gray, Opportunity to Learn, , Social and Emotional Learning, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
Individuals with Disabilities Playbook
The Individuals with Disabilities Playbook features evidence that Career and Technical Education programs unlock untapped potential in students with disabilities and should, therefore, be available, accessible, and effective. Through case studies and action items, this playbook offers resources to promote equitable access to career-connected learning further. It provides opportunities for students with disabilities to gain…
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