News & Analysis
From in-depth examinations of policy developments to perspectives and insights from our team and partners, this space explores the strategies and innovations shaping the future of public education.
Tarrant County
Over 80 organizations in Tarrant County, TX have united to launch the “Go Beyond Grades” campaign, aiming to empower parents in understanding and supporting their children’s education. Despite STAAR Test data showing lower proficiency rates...
Milwaukee
City Forward Collective (CFC) in Milwaukee is advocating for transparency and reform at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) following financial revelations and Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation. CFC’s Executive Director, Colleston Morgan, emphasizes the need for accountability amid financial mismanagement and academic challenges.
Parent Advocates
Parents across the country are raising concerns about the lack of resources in school systems, particularly the shortage of translation services for non-English-speaking families. Although a national certification program for education interpreters is currently in development...
Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students has released its annual Red Stick Schools Guide. This comprehensive guide simplifies the school selection process, offering resources for families applying to magnet, focus choice, and charter schools between October and December.
Camden
The Camden Education Fund has awarded $1.1 million in grants to five high schools to support students learning English and those with disabilities. The Supporting All Learners grant program—the largest in the fund’s history—will initially assist 400 students across Camden High...
Providence
Marcia Garcia, a Latina mom and education advocate in Providence, shares her insights on engaging parents in decisions affecting their children’s education, particularly regarding school choice. Drawing from her experiences as a Central High School graduate and a parent with children in charter public schools...
Camden
In Camden, New Jersey, students are overcoming post-pandemic learning losses through a unique collaboration between district, charter, and renaissance schools. The Camden Education Fund’s report, “Can Camden Students Continue the Comeback?” finds that Camden...
City Fund
Funder collaboratives provide philanthropists with opportunities for learning and shared costs, enabling larger and more impactful investments. City Fund leverages this model to bring innovative ideas to life, offering organizations the resources to improve local school systems and become more responsive to the communities they serve.
Charter Schools
The Progressive Policy Institute’s (PPI) latest report, “Searching for the Tipping Point: Scaling Up Public School Choice Spurs Citywide Gains,” examines how expanding public school choice can boost student achievement across urban areas. According to the report...
New Orleans
These are the largest, broadest, most sustained improvements academically that I've ever seen any school district achieve by any means,” said Doug Harris, a Tulane University professor of economics and director of the Education Research Alliance.
