Time to Think about Teacher Leadership: For ALL Teachers
The Center for America Progress (CAP) recently issued the report, Teacher Leadership: The Pathway to Common Core Success , listing …
We’ve Got Something to Say About Bullying
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ has a history of supporting all students and taking positions to ensure that every school has a safe environment. …
A Book ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Is Proud to Defend
Sherman Alexie announced on Twitter last week, “I am the proud author of the most banned/challenged book of 2014.” He …
Speaking before your Elected Representatives
Testimony at a hearing or subcommittee meeting is an important tool in an advocate’s arsenal. Many times, the press—whether print, …
Senate Markup of ESEA
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by …
Status Update: ESEA Reauthorization and ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ’s Recommendations
Over the last five months, ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ staff and members have pushed aggressively for improvements in the Elementary and Secondary Education …
Twitter as an Advocacy Tool
The following post was written by Lu Ann McNabb for the new Friday Advocacy feature of this blog. According to …
What’s ESEA?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is up for reauthorization, so you’re going to be hearing a lot about it …
Choice in the Classroom
Educators make hundreds of little decisions every day about what goes on in their classrooms, but for many of us …
Dignity and Education of Immigrant, Undocumented, and Unaccompanied Youth
What’s happening in your local jurisdiction to support teachers, administrators, and local education agencies in the education of immigrant, undocumented, …