Community Schools Provide Evidence-Based Approach Under ESSA
Using public school locations as hubs, community schools bring together many partners to offer a range of support and opportunities to students and families.
At a Congressional Hearing, Committee Members Learn About State Plans to Implement ESSA While Noting the Conspicuous Absence of Education Department Officials
By John Rosales During a hearty discussion exploring state and local plans for the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Congressional members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce acknowledged that one vital component was missing from Tuesday’s hearing: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos or any department representative for that matter. “A lot…
‘Time to Learn’ Campaign Helps Sway Legislators to Limit Testing
During this year’s legislative session, the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) launched the Time to Learn Campaign to engage members and community stakeholders, lobby legislators, and to ensure passage of bills that aim to reduce testing in schools, among other ESSA-related issues. “During the session, LAE pursued a set of bills that reigned in the…
How ESSA Helps Advance Social and Emotional Learning
By calling for a “well-rounded education” for all students, ESSA gives educators a unique chance to cultivate learning mindsets and skills.
NEA Members Are Encouraged to Meet with Legislators of Both Parties
As NEA President Lily Eskelsen García has said before, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) isn’t only about getting rid of the era of toxic testing, it’s about finding ways to improve all aspects of education and doing so with the expertise of those who know it best – our educators. As such, U.S. Rep.…