A new CAP study finds that the future success of ninth graders—from high school graduation to college enrollment—is correlated with how they rate the usefulness and engagement of their math and science classes.
By Abby Quirk, Neil Campbell, and Ulrich Boser
REPORT
The Center for American Progress is proposing a new federal grant program to dramatically increase the federal investment in K-12 education and make education funding more equitable at the federal, state, and local levels.
By Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, and Khalilah M. Harris
REPORT
Rather than leveraging the coronavirus to advance private school vouchers, schools need immediate fiscal stabilization and long-term efforts to improve public school choice.
By Neil Campbell
COLUMN
#WeBuildEDU lifts up the voices of educators who are Black, Indigenous, and other non-Black people of color about how we create schools that work for all children.
#WeBuildEDU
CAP is embarking on a research effort that focuses on preparing students for civic life and the workforce of the future.
By Laura Jimenez
ISSUE BRIEF
A comprehensive approach to testing and gathering critical student data next year can support all students.
By Laura Jimenez
ISSUE BRIEF
Preparation needs to begin now to ensure that equitable access for all high school students and transparency are at the forefront of plans for advanced coursework in 2021.
By Roby Chatterji
COLUMN
A new study finds that investing in education can increase worker salaries and gross domestic product.
By Ulrich Boser
COLUMN
Less wealth makes it more difficult for African American parents to get reliable access to the internet and devices for remote learning.
By Dania Francis and Christian E. Weller
COLUMN
Investing in an Opportunity and Counseling Corps would provide tutoring, counseling, and other supports to students as well as employment and skill development for young adults to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus.
By Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk, and Roby Chatterji
REPORT
This report details the components needed to effectively prepare middle school students for rigorous high school pathways that will lead to success in college and careers.
By Meg Benner and Scott Sargrad
REPORT
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, schools need additional mental health funding and support that is implemented with a racial equity lens.
By Abby Quirk
COLUMN
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a major federal investment in K-12 public education is urgently needed.
By Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, and Scott Sargrad
REPORT
Science, not politics, should drive the decision to physically reopen schools.
By Scott Sargrad and Maura Calsyn
COLUMN
Postsecondary institutions must take immediate action to help address the issue of police brutality.
By Viviann Anguiano
COLUMN