The Standard - Column
Over half of public school students are students of color, but only about 20 percent of their teachers share that background. Closing this gap is not just about recruitment, it is about reimagining systems.
Policy Update
State boards can help drive improvements in programs serving students in unstable housing and ensure effective implementation.
State Innovations
As part of Indiana's high school transformation efforts, the state has adopted a new diploma framework with seals tied to college, career, or military pathways, offering students more flexibility and clearer outcomes.
State Innovations
Kentucky is using community-driven portraits of a learner to guide high school redesign, focusing on local flexibility, more relevant assessments, and vibrant learning.
State Innovations
Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.
The Standard - Article
Better alignment in policy and practice can ensure that the skill boosts from pre-K persist throughout the elementary years.
The Standard - Article
Academic success in ninth grade requires supports for healthy social and emotional development.
The Standard - Article
State leaders can drive real system improvements by rewarding K-12 schools for helping students succeed after high school.
