In March 2020, @EducationWeek surveyed 1,000 teachers and student leaders online to understand and illustrate the barriers we face with keeping some of the greatest teachers around. See what they found: edweek.org/leadership/ret…

Congratulations to 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Ms. Earth, NBCT, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year! "Juliana plans to advocate for a “joyful and just education” for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities." ntoy.ccsso.org/juliana-urtube…

As part of National #CharterSchoolsWeek, publiccharters.org is honoring 30 exceptional young leaders under 30 who are making a meaningful impact for their community and charter schools. ow.ly/Ojp150EJ098

#Parent agency increased dramatically as the #COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country. In our new report, School Disrupted, find out how this will impact the #K12 ecosystem of the future and what changes may be on the way sooner than expected. bit.ly/2SFvPTH

Amid the upheaval caused by COVID-19, 58% of parents believe American Rescue Plan funds are an opportunity to make bold changes in education. ow.ly/EYTF50EHtXZ

In this moment, just as at other turning points in our history, young Americans are poised to lead. Gen Z and Millennials are already breaking down social and economic barriers to success and working for the change we want to see in our communities. ow.ly/foJD50EMRP5

Our students deserve MORE than a return to normal, they deserve to #BelieveInBetter. Check out 50CAN's new vision for American education and promises to America's students. 50can.org/believe-in-bet…

Great feature from PPI on YouthForce NOLA and other important pathways programs newsweek.com/lets-multiply-…

Tune in to today.com/AllDay @ 11am or 8pm ET to see "Mind Matters" - a special on solutions to address the growing mental health needs of children! Done in collaboration with Walton Foundation. TODAY Caryl M Stern

Teaching Science Through the Art of Surfing and Skateboarding waltonfamilyfoundation.org/stories/k-12-e…

.Sandra Liu Huang: When teachers succeed, students do, too. How to support educators after one of the most traumatic years of their lives The 74 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative the74million.org/article/huang-…

Our recent polling found that parents show dramatic support for direct funding of their children’s educational needs. Jeb Bush weighs in how state leaders are taking note and action. ow.ly/BVGl50ESsl5 National Review

Charter Schools Turn 30: Achievements and Challenges Going Forward realcleareducation.com/articles/2021/…

Congrats, Derrell Bradford!

George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a wave of protests against police violence & racial injustice around the U.S. One year later what headway has been made? edtru.st/3oWTI5u

NPU Statement on the Anniversary of #GeorgeFloyd

A year ago, we witnessed the senseless murder of George Floyd. We remember this chilling day, the conversation it ignited, and vow to continue our advocacy on behalf of those who have been victims of injustice.

A #mustread piece from my colleague Bruno Manno about how charter schools are a force for equity, 30 years in: thehill.com/opinion/educat…