News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching and Learning

Central offices were set up more than a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

Parents: The Biggest Challenge is Getting Kids Out the Door on Time

How do you engage parents in their children's education when they find themseleves stressed every morning?

A survey of more than 2,000 moms and dads about their morning routines show what the morning hustle is really like. The results were surprising:

Feds to End Schooling $$ for Migrant Children

Education Week is reporting that the Trump administration plans to end schooling, recreation and legal aid for migrant children in shelters.

WVA Teachers and Parents Ready to Hit Streets Again

West Virginia teachers and parents may have to hit the streets to defend their kids—again. They already have twice this year.

Bernie Sanders to Walmart: End Starvation Wages

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders took his fight against corporate greed and inequality into the den of the most anti-union retailer in the nation—Walmart.

DeVos and Trump Request 10-12% Cut from the DOE

Secretary Betsy DeVos testified in front of the House and Senate Education Subcommittees about the Trump Administration’s request to cut 10-12% from the Department of Education in fiscal year 2020.

Joe Biden Releases Education Plan

In his speech, Biden said, "Educators deserve a partner in the White House. With President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, they’ll get two."