Investing in Children Through the Arts

This guest post comes from Akua Kouyate-Tate, vice president of education at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, and Jamie...

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Is the Federal Government Shortchanging Special Education Students?

When it comes to the issue of public education funding, there are few things those in the education policy space agree on. But there is one...

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2 Chiefs on What It Takes to Improve Schools

Since the Every Student Succeeds Act passed in December 2015, we have been convening national experts and education policy leaders to...

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35,000 Years and Counting: Music Continues to Matter

Creating and engaging with art has been a fundamental part of human existence for thousands of years. Archaeologists discovered musical...

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Civic and Career Readiness: State strategies

With many competing educational priorities, policymakers need approaches that advance multiple student outcomes. A founding purpose of...

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How Does Arts Education Fare in the First Round of State ESSA Plans?

This blog post is a guest post by Lynn Tuttle, Director of Public Policy & Professional Development, National Association for Music...

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What the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Outage Means for State Financial Aid Programs

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is a complicated process for students and their families. The 100+...

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How The Great Recession Impacted Teacher Pay

The most recent economic downturn – commonly referred to as the Great Recession – impacted all aspects of our society including public...

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Incentivizing Civic Learning and Engagement

A vibrant democracy depends on the informed and active participation of citizens. A dedicated group of Colorado high school students did...

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School Leadership Matters: Illinois leading reforms in principal preparation

This is a guest blog post by James Applegate, Executive Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education and Janet Holt, Executive Director,...

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