🚨 NEW: Trump’s FY2027 budget proposes steep education cuts—shrinking $8.5B in K-12 programs into a $2B block grant.
Research shows these models fail students who need support most.
Hear from CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnopkMNOgak
Librarians show up for students every day.
Now it’s time to show up for them in Congress.
Join us for #CheckOutCongress—virtual meetings with lawmakers during National School Library Month.
Your voice matters.
all4ed.org/checkoutcongress
#SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter
School libraries are a lifeline—not a luxury.
Let’s make sure Congress hears that directly from you.
Join #CheckOutCongress
all4ed.org/checkoutcongress
#SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter #FutureReadyLibrarians
Librarians show up for students every day.
Now it’s time to show up for them in Congress.
Join us for #CheckOutCongress—virtual meetings with lawmakers during National School Library Month.
Your voice matters.
all4ed.org/checkoutcongress
#SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter
From $8.5 billion to $2 billion.
That’s the proposed reduction to K-12 education funding in President Trump’s recently released FY2027 budget.
CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know and what’s at stake.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
New! 🛠️
Most Wisconsin students earn college credit through courses taught in their high schools, not statewide dual-enrollment programs. All4Ed breaks down what that means in our new Wisconsin fact sheet.
https://bit.ly/3ZrBNGV
✈️ Students building airplanes?
🎙️ Hosting radio shows?
🏥 Training in hospitals?
South Bend is redefining high school.
🔗 Read the case study here: https://bit.ly/CCHS-A4E
New from The Flash: Plyler v. Doe = every child’s right to a public education.
Following a recent hearing by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, All4Ed + 100+ orgs are standing firm: education is a public good.
🎧 https://youtu.be/JxE1T4qVjW8
Recognizing #WorldAutismAwarenessDay means committing to real change
from classrooms to workplaces to communities.
Inclusion isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Let’s continue building spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and affirming for all.
#FutureReadyLibrarians is back with a new webinar with @follettcontent.bsky.social! 📚
Join @shannonmmiller.bsky.social + @melissacorey.bsky.social, @mobleyinthemix.bsky.social & Nicholas Moore on selecting & advocating for diverse materials!
📆 April 22 | ⏰ 5 PM ET
📲 futureready.link/frlwebinars26
Education + industry + community = stronger workforce pipelines.
South Bend shows how partnerships change student outcomes.
🔗 https://bit.ly/CCHS-A4E
🌱 A message from our CEO:
The wage gap isn’t just a statistic—it shapes the experiences of women in the workforce every day.
As we recognized #EqualPayDay, @amyloyd.bsky.social reflected on its history, its impact, and the continued effort required to advance equity, opportunity, and learning.
New!
Indiana estimates dual credit programs save students and the state about $160 million annually in tuition and education costs.
Explore the findings in All4Ed’s new Indiana fact sheet:
👉 all4ed.org/publication/building-fut...
NEW: The Rural AI Strategy Lab cohort is here!
In partnership with FullScale Learning, 14 school and district teams have been selected from 100+ applicants across 34 states.
Together, they’ll help build practical AI tools for rural communities.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3NPNtRA
What if the pathways movement isn’t just due for an update—but a rewrite?
Our new blog takes on the old narrative, rethinks what pathways are for, and makes the case for new partnerships.
Let’s cross the cafeteria. 🧵
🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/
Thank you @edweek.org for hosting CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social to discuss what’s next after Congress approved federal education funding.
This webinar showed the importance of sharing key updates, offering insight on what’s ahead, and elevating how districts navigate uncertainty.
New! 🧩
In Michigan, CTE concentrators graduate at much higher rates than the state average.
All4Ed’s new fact sheet looks at how college credit and career prep work together.
Download: all4ed.org/publication/building-fut...
We’ve been telling the wrong story about pathways.
Now we’re rewriting it—starting with history, rethinking design, and inviting new voices to the table.
It’s time to cross the cafeteria.
🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/
We’ve been telling a story about pathways that doesn’t fully hold up.
So we’re rewriting it—starting with history, rethinking what education is for, and building a broader coalition to do this work.
It’s time to cross the cafeteria.
🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/
🚨 Federal education funding uncertainty isn’t over.
Grants canceled. Delays ongoing. New budget coming. What’s next?
Join @edweek.org today at 2 PM ET 🎥
Mark Lieberman with @amyloyd.bsky.social & Ricky Hernández break it all down.
Register: bit.ly/4sO1wWH
Congress approved next year’s education funding, but uncertainty remains.
Tune in tomorrow at 2 pm ET as Mark Lieberman hosts @amyloyd.bsky.social & Ricky Hernández to discuss district-level responses & explore what’s next.
Register for @edweek.org's webinar here: https://bit.ly/4sO1wWH
All4Ed's Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung challenge one of the most persistent narratives in pathways work. For years, we’ve heard that credentials are the fast, equitable route to good jobs—and bachelor’s degrees are too risky. The data tells a different story.
Congress held a hearing today framing Plyler v. Doe as a problem.
We submitted a statement signed by 100+ organizations making the case that it is a foundation. Educating every child is not a burden.
It is an investment. #ProtectPlyler
🔗 https://bit.ly/3NIhFy8
Work-based learning = better jobs later.
Low-income students in high school internships, apprenticeships, or mentorships had higher-quality jobs at age 29 (wages, hours, satisfaction).
#WorkBasedLearning #Equity
Strong college and career pathways help students succeed after high school.
See how IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI have structured their college and career programs.
Download here: all4ed.org/publication/building-fut...
📍 Illinois spotlight:
✔️ 91,000+ students in dual credit
🎓 No cap on college credits earned
🛠️ 48% of high schoolers in CTE
📊 New state investment + equity-focused funding formula
Explore Illinois’ pathway policies:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZrBNGV
💻 NEW @edweek.org: Federal Funding Disruptions for Schools Are Far From Over
“They’re able to get some money out the door, but there’s far less scrutiny,” said Phillip Lovell, Associate Executive Director at All4Ed.
🗞️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/47wsji7
Refugees from Nazi Germany, Gerard and Lilo Leeds believed deeply in the power of public education.
25 years ago, they helped found All4Ed.
In this video, co-founder Dan Leeds reflects on their story—and the mission it inspired.
🎥 Watch as we celebrate 25 years of impact.
"If we want young people to thrive, then we need to take a hard look at how our current narratives and strategies are getting in our way."
Too often, pathways force a false choice between credentials and bachelor’s degrees.
📄 Read Hall of Mirrors here:
https://all4ed.org/blog/hall-of-mirrors/
The diploma isn’t the finish line anymore. In the next 5 years, 85% of “good jobs” may require education or credentials beyond high school.
A new report outlines how leaders can help high schools become a launchpad for life: https://bit.ly/commission-impact
#LaunchpadForLife
