Trust in education has fallen sharply, from 57% trust in higher ed in 2015 to 35% today. 55% are dissatisfied with K–12.

But we’re not just looking at polarization, we’re focused on solutions.

Read the 2025 USC Rossier Magazine: https://bit.ly/4sbtWu3

#USCRossier #EducationReform #EdEquity

School Choice: Who Does the Choosing? - Ethical Schools We welcome back Dr. Ujju Aggarwal, assistant professor at The New School, to speak about her book, Unsettling Choice: Race, Rights, and the Partitioning of Public Education. In Unsettling Choice, Dr. ...

*NEW EPISODE* Is exclusion inherent in school choice programs?

We welcome back Dr. Ujju Aggarwal (The New School) to discuss her book "Unsettling Choice: Race, Rights, and the Partitioning of Public Education". (1/2)

#EduSky #Education #PublicEducation #EdEquity

ethicalschools.org/2026/03/scho...

Students from low-income backgrounds who have a personalized learning plan are:

✅ More likely to enroll in college
✅ More likely to complete FAFSA
✅ Borrow less in student loans

#EdEquity #CollegeAccess

Miss our #WednesdayWeekly? Get your go-to action brief on education policy in DC here!
#DCEducation #EdReform #EdPolicy #EdEquity
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Mayor Bowser announced a proposed increase to the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula, positive news for D.C. schools, especially given our grim fiscal reality! Here's what it could mean.
#DCEducation #EdReform #EdPolicy #EdEquity

Trump cutbacks and policies: stripping minority student protections - Ethical Schools We speak with Derek Black, Constitutional law professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, about the impact of Trump administration’s policies on students’ civil rights. Department of ...

Professor Black also says the need for “circuit breakers” on executive power transcends this administration. (3/3)

#EduSky #EdEquity #Democracy #k12 #TeacherSky #Teaching

ethicalschools.org/2026/02/trum...

Connecticut’s new Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan is on a mission to make sure every kid belongs & we love to see it!
Her platform centers inclusion for students w/disabilities, proving leadership has no age limit.
www.wtnh.com/news/connect...
#EverybodyBelongs #KidGovernor #InclusionMatters #EdEquity

We will reimagine education again this Saturday (Jan 31st) and we hope to have you with us. Expect a grounded, generous space with people who bring both curiosity and care. Save your spot: globalconversations.net

#edusky #edchat #inquirybasedlearning #teaching #edequity #progressiveed #education

InnovateEDU will be closed Jan 28-30 for our staff retreat! We’re bringing our team together from across the US to collaborate, innovate, and strengthen our mission-driven work. We’ll be back and fully online on Monday, Feb 2. See you then!
#EdEquity #InnovateEDU #SystemChange

InnovateEDU will be closed Jan 28-30 for our staff retreat! We’re bringing our team together from across the US to collaborate, innovate, and strengthen our mission-driven work. We’ll be back and fully online on Monday, Feb 2. See you then!
#EdEquity #InnovateEDU #SystemChange

Looking for Light in the New Brookings Report on AI and Education A new Brookings report sounds the alarm on AI’s risks, but buried within are six clear opportunities to improve equity, instruction, and student outcomes—if schools stay grounded in strong pedagogy an

Everyone’s talking about the dangers of AI in schools. But what about the benefits?
I unpack 6 real opportunities from the Brookings report—if we keep pedagogy and equity front and center. open.substack.com/pub/davidpbl...
#AIinEducation #Brookings #TeachingWithAI #EdEquity #FutureOfLearning

Education is a fundamental right, not a privilege. On this International Day of Education, InnovateEDU recommits to the hard work of systems change. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for a more equitable future.
#InternationalDayOfEducation #EdEquity #InnovateEDU

School districts file lawsuit saying Alaska has failed to adequately fund education | Alaska Beacon Two school districts have filed a lawsuit challenging the state of Alaska for failing to fulfill its constitutional duty to adequately fund public education.

It's pretty rich for an executive branch official to say that school funding has to be determined by the legislature, not the courts, when the governor has vetoed the legislature's attempts to increase school funding. alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/22/s... #edequity #edusky #schoolfinance #schoolfunding

InnovateEDU is closed today (Jan. 19) to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His work was a masterclass in system-level change. We are taking this time to reflect on our shared mission to build equitable systems for every learner.
Offices reopen tomorrow.
#MLKDay #EdEquity #SystemChange

Page one of CLEE's instructions for holding a chalk talk.

Page two of CLEE's instructions for holding a chalk talk.

In search of a more reflective conversation format that can open up space for ALL learners to have a voice? 📣

Here's what Lead for Equity suggests: www.clee.org/resources/ch...

#EdEquity

Welcome, Mishelle Goykhberg! As our new Operations Associate, she will help with event logistics and webinar production. Her focus on strategy and innovation ensures we have the infrastructure to scale nationwide impact. We're excited to have Mishelle on the team!
#InnovateEDU #EdEquity #Operations

2026 Preview: Will States and Congress Mitigate the Damage Done to PreK-12 Education? What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.

What's coming for (and I do mean "coming for" in the adversarial sense) PreK-12 education in 2026? This collaborative blog post from my team at @educationwork.newamerica.org tells you what to watch out for--and what we can do about it. www.newamerica.org/education-po... #edusky #edequity #publiced

Welcome Lara Adekeye to the InnovateEDU MarComm team! With a background in policy research and a passion for systems change, Lara is a master at translating complex work into stories that drive #EdEquity. We’re so lucky to have her on the mission!
#InnovateEDU #SystemChange #StrategicComms

Welcome, Tisha Peters! As the new Project Director for @projectunicorn.bsky.social, Tisha joins us with 20+ years of K12 experience -- from the classroom to edTech. She is a champion for data interoperability & system-level equity.
#ProjectUnicorn #DataInteroperability #EdEquity #SystemChange

Don't leave student safety to chance. Use the AI Data Use & Protection Checklist for K12 District Leaders from @projectunicorn.bsky.social & @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social to vet vendors for ethics, bias & data privacy. Demand accountability: tinyurl.com/38mbv272
#AIGovernance #DataPrivacy #EdEquity

Happy Kwanzaa! As we honor the principles of Ujima and Nia, we celebrate the power of generous collaboration through tough challenges. May your 7 days be filled with reflection, community, and commitment to shared success.
#HappyKwanzaa #Ujima #Nia #EdEquity #InnovateEDU

Home | The World We Want

People working on democratic and ethical teaching and learning need more opportunities to network and collaborate across borders. That’s why we are co-creating the global Saturday Salons! Join us: www.globalconversations.net

#edusky #teachered #edequity #progressiveed #publiceducation #teaching

Are pathways opening doors—or quietly closing them? 🤔
In “Course Correction,” @All4Ed kicks off its Normal Gets Us Nowhere series with a bold call to rethink pathways for youth.
📖 Read the blog: all4ed.org/blog/pathways-provocatio...
#EdEquity #PathwaysToThriving

The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part Two) - Ethical Schools We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was an art teacher and principal at Central P...

PART 2! We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was an art teacher and principal at Central Park East I.

#EduSky #edchat #k12 #edequity #Democracy

ethicalschools.org/2025/11/the-...

Whistleblower sues Oregon over school funding formula that shortchanges poor students A former state employee lost his job after he tried to alert lawmakers to problems with how the state calculates the extra funding it gives school districts for the costs of educating students from lo...

Not your usual #schoolfunding litigation! An OR state employee is suing for wrongful termination on the grounds that he was fired for trying for months raise systemic problems with the state’s method for high-poverty schools.
www.oregonlive.com/education/20... #edequity #schoolfinance

How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With Disabilities Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate.

A new teacher certification in Texas is changing the game for English learners with disabilities! Dual expertise = better support, stronger outcomes. Inclusion starts with preparation.

www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

#ELL #SpecialEducation #EdEquity #DisabilityRights

No Kings and November Elections: What Happens Next and What You Can Do No Kings and November Elections: What Happens Next and What You Can Do

Following the November elections & #NoKings protests there is continued fight for students and families basic needs. Check out my latest article in #chalkandfire about what you can do moving forward.

Check out the article: open.substack.com/pub/chalkand...

#scchat #edequity #november #elections

Congrats to the 2025 Bold Performance Schools named by EmpowerK12!

These 16 DC public and charter schools are leading in student growth and recovery—especially for historically underserved students.

They’re proving excellence is built on systems, culture, and care. 💪🏾

#DCBoldSchools #EdEquity

The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part One) - Ethical Schools We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was an art teacher and principal at Central P...

We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was an art teacher and principal at Central Park East I. (1/2)

#EduSky #edchat #k12 #edequity #Democracy

ethicalschools.org/2025/10/the-...

Continuous Improvement as a Culture, Not a Checklist Continuous improvement values progress over perfection and embraces data as a tool for growth rather than judgment.

A culture of continuous improvement empowers educators to lead change. Start building your district’s future today → knowledgeworks.org/resources/co... #EdEquity #SchoolImprovement