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.
blog | Accountability and Support, Data, Digital Divide, Digital Learning, US Department of Education
In 2025, internet access shouldn’t be a barrier to learning—but a recent Senate vote to repeal hotspot funding through E-rate…
blog | Accountability and Support, Federal Education Budget, Funding Equity, US Department of Education
Despite early promises to protect education funding, the Trump administration’s proposed $12B cut to the U.S. Department of Education breaks that commitment—putting students, educators, and communities at risk. A majority of voters across party lines oppose these cuts and support increased investment in public schools, reinforcing that education isn’t partisan—it’s a national priority.
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
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…
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
Direct partnerships can propel organized labor groups, such as teacher unions and building trades, into the career-connected learning ecosystem through strategic partnerships. The Organized Labor Playbook outlines how direct partnerships can support professional learning and career mentorship, creating workplace learning opportunities. This resource was created as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of…
publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, K to Gray, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
Principals wear many hats as school leaders. They are instructional leaders, building managers, implementation coaches, and much more. With so much to manage, the Principal Playbook is designed to be a valuable resource for executing career-connected learning strategies. This playbook provides resources to establish a strong foundation, develop staff capacity, foster supportive learning environments, and cultivate partnerships…
publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Higher Education, Policy and Government, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
Governors set the expectation for a state’s educational system. The Governor Playbook offers effective guidance to accomplish a Governor’s vision of utilizing a whole-of-government approach to produce talent at scale, improving community and economic development, elevating employer engagement, and committing to equity ass a driving factor by expanding access and support to career-connected learning opportunities.…
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
Our education-to-workforce system is a key performance indicator of America’s economy. The strength of our economy relies on investment in career pathways that ensure students are prepared for skills and occupations foundational to the labor market. The Business and Industry Playbook guides collaboration between education and industry to ensure students graduate with skills that align…
publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Higher Education, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education, Workforce and Community
The CTE Director Playbook is a practical resource for CTE Directors, helping them strengthen partnerships, align programs with workforce needs, and create clear, effective career pathways for students. This resource was created as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Adult, and Technical Education’s Unlocking Career Success (UCS) initiative, a core element…
publication | Accountability and Support, Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, Policy and Government, Raise The Bar, Unlocking Career Success, US Department of Education
The City and County Playbook serves as a strategic guide to assist local leaders in managing, improving, and developing career pathways for students. Communities flourish when collaboration and inclusive representation come together to unlock career success for future generations. This playbook assists in developing partnerships between local leaders and educational stakeholders to establish a unified…
