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We empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success.
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Democrats will retake Congress in January after winning key battleground races across the country—and with it, the reins on federal K-12 policymaking and oversight. Here’s what educators can expect now that divided government has returned to Washington:
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www.edweek.org Democrats Will Control Congress. What Educators Can Expect Democrats won key races across the country, with implications for K-12 policymaking in Washington.
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.@TeachPlusPA Director @LauraBoyce215 spoke with legislators before & after the election as they shared their top education priorities.

“The divided government excuse for not doing things to help to improve student opportunity in PA has been eliminated.”
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www.chalkbeat.org Pennsylvania’s Democratic sweep raises hopes for school funding — and questions about school choice Pennsylvania’s new Democratic majority could reshape education policy across the state, from public school funding to participation in a federal school choice program.
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"If PA wants a true Pennsylvania Phenomenon, they must match their commitment to literacy reform with investment in its implementation—beginning with $50 mil to equip educators to teach reading effectively," @TeachPlusPA Fellow Jason M. Kosmiski writes.
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www.goerie.com To solve Pa.'s literacy crisis, put resources behind reform | Opinion Pennsylvania cannot build a statewide literacy transformation through targeted grants alone. We need a dedicated literacy budget line item.
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There's been a 24% surge in national dual enrollment, which presents an opportunity for K-12 leaders. Research shows dual-enrollment students are more likely to go to college and finish, and many save money by earning credits early.
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www.edweek.org Dual Enrollment Is Surging. Here's How High Schools Can Get it Right More than 3 million high school students took a college course last year.