How fair is school funding in your state? Find out in the new #MakingTheGrade report by the Education Law Center. edlawcenter.org/research/mak...

In 2025, ELC provided advice, referrals, and other legal assistance to nearly 200 NJ parents and caregivers through our intake system. Catch up on all our advocacy highlights here. conta.cc/4pxSCLH

ELC's Nicole Ciullo during recent testimony on high school exit testing: "The state spends millions of dollars on tests without any educational value." www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county...

California’s investment in a new, more equitable school funding formula is paying off: the state dramatically improved on all three #MakingTheGrade measures and now has the second most progressive funding distribution in the nation.

Support students, families, & public schools! Your tax-deductible gift helps ELC sustain & expand our advocacy in 2026 and beyond. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

State school funding isn’t fair unless it’s both adequate and equitable. Some well-resourced states, like CT and ME, give high-poverty districts less, while others, like GA and SD, give high-poverty districts more but still fund schools below national levels.

Last Chance This Year to Help Us Defend Public Education! conta.cc/48PD4xa Make a tax-deductible contribution today. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

As 2025 ends, we reflect on a year of challenges and progress in public education across the country. Read about ELC’s advocacy, legal victories, and efforts to protect student rights in New Jersey and beyond. edlawcenter.org/defending-pu...

Federal funding does little to disrupt vast disparities in funding across states —but it does help to improve within-state equity in nearly every state. How much does federal money really help public schools by state? Find out in ELC’s #MakingTheGrade. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...

Season’s Greetings from Education Law Center!

Defending Public Schools and Students Nationwide: ELC’s 2025 Wrapped conta.cc/4pxSCLH

Working to Keep Public Funds in Public Schools! PFPS 2025 Year in Review conta.cc/45etvFA

States play a pivotal role in ensuring students attend fairly funded schools—especially amidst federal uncertainty. Education Law Center’s latest #MakingTheGrade explains why. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...

Great resources from @edlawcenter.bsky.social to tell your governor to say NO to federal vouchers.

PFPS Submits Public Comments Opposing Federal Voucher Program and Forthcoming Regulations pfps.org/pfps-submits...

New #MakingTheGrade report by the Education Law Center ranks states on how equitably they fund their public schools. See your state’s grade: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...

More Tools from ELC to Convince Governors to Just Say No to Federal Vouchers! edlawcenter.org/more-tools-f...

ELC Testimony Once Again Highlights the Need to End New Jersey’s High School Exit Exam edlawcenter.org/elc-testimon...

ELC's latest #MakingtheGrade report shows a major reversal of a decade of progress in within-state equity. In 2023, 11 fewer states provided more funding to high-poverty districts than in 2022. Read the new report for the full breakdown. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...

@edlawcenter.bsky.social's new report of K-12 school funding reveals that no state in the nation achieved top grades across all measures of funding fairness in 2023.

Texas and Georgia fail to pass the fair school funding test in our latest #MakingtheGrade report. Read @idraedu.bsky.social's deeper dive into these states: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E... Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...

📈 NEW: The @edlawcenter.bsky.social released its 2025 “Making the Grade” report this week. Once again, AZ remains FAR behind the national average for K12 funding, ranking 48th 😔 #FundOurSchools Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...

The results are in! See how your state’s school funding system stacks up in ELC's latest #MakingTheGrade report! edlawcenter.org/research/mak...

ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social: States Should Reject Federal School Voucher Scheme progressive.org/op-eds/state...

Make a tax-deductible donation to PFPS today! Your gift fuels the national fight to keep public funds where they belong: in public schools. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/122...

ELC’s Nicole Ciullo testified before the Assembly Education Committee in favor of the bill to eliminate NJ’s graduation exit test. The bill passed the full Assembly Monday!

Making the Grade 2025: In an Uncertain Federal Policy Landscape, States Must Prioritize Fair School Funding edlawcenter.org/making-the-g...

Discover meaningful gifts that give back! Shop ELC’s new merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, totes, mugs & more. www.bonfire.com/store/educat...

Give the Gift of Education Justice this Holiday Season! conta.cc/3KK3kQb Donate today and make a meaningful impact. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

This #GivingTuesday, ELC’s Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social reminds us why defending students’ rights matters now more than ever. Join us in supporting NJ families and ensuring justice for public school students. Make your gift today! edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

This #GivingTuesday, join ELC in protecting the rights of students and families in NJ and nationwide. Make your gift today! edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

Today is #GivingTuesday! Show your support for NJ students and families with a donation to ELC. conta.cc/43N9N3h Together, we can meet the rising demand for justice in our schools. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

ELC is thrilled to have SPIA Alum, Hiba Siddiki, as a Garden State Fellow this year! paw.princeton.edu/article/afte...

ELC’s Patrick Cremin writes about SFFA v. Harvard and the implications for K-12 ed generally and magnet schools as a potential tool for remedying school segregation magnet.edu/the-role-of-...

Stand with ELC! Public Education Needs Your Support Now More than Ever! conta.cc/4abKICY Make a tax-deductible donation today. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...

ELC is proud to join 60+ civil rights and education organizations to denounce the unlawful transfer of critical U.S. Department of Education offices and responsibilities to other federal agencies edtrust.org/press-room/j... @edtrust.bsky.social

Parents and community members represented by @edlawcenter.bsky.social, @splcenter.org, @aclutn.bsky.social, Southern Education Foundation and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP file lawsuit challenging universal private school voucher program. pfps.org/parents-and-...

ELC Statement on Trump’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

ELC Board Chair Kevin Welner: “Research into existing private school voucher programs shows negative impacts on academic outcomes, as well as high participation rates from students who already attend private schools.” www.k12dive.com/news/private...

At a time when public education and students’ civil rights face unprecedented threats, ELC’s advocacy on behalf of public schools and students is more crucial than ever. Donate Now to help us keep fighting: edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260... #StandUpForStudents #SupportPublicEd

PFPS and @edlawcenter.bsky.social fact sheet on federal vouchers: “people should be aware of the ‘potential ramifications of opening the door to a voucher scheme that is ultimately designed to benefit private and religious schools.’” www.k12dive.com/news/private...

Justice is a group project! Shop ELC’s new online merchandise store to show support for strong and equitable public schools. www.bonfire.com/store/educat...

ELC is challenging voucher schemes, defending civil rights, and protecting the right to learn in schools that welcome every child. This work is urgent — and we can’t do it alone. @pfpsorg.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4y9ka378 #NoSchoolVouchers #RightToLearn

Just launched!! Check out ELC’s new online merch store. Help support us and get great gear! edlawcenter.org/justice-is-a...

Want to see how Trump 2.0 proposed budget cuts could impact your school district? Use ELC’s new interactive tools to understand the devastating effects of K–12 funding cuts: tinyurl.com/ybjcwdfx tinyurl.com/4d9u3c3s #FundPublicSchools #StopEducationCuts

ELC has been one of the leading national voices opposing efforts to dismantle federal education protections and expand harmful private school vouchers. Learn more about our recent advocacy and make a donation now: tinyurl.com/mrcv5utu #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #DefendEducationRights

Catch up on ELC’s recent advocacy, research, litigation, and communications efforts to protect public education (edlawcenter.org/catch-up-on-...). Make a donation to help us continue this important work tinyurl.com/4y9ka378 #ProtectPublicEducation #EducationJustice

ELC opposes U.S. Dept. of Ed attempt to promote biased civics curriculum and attempt to weaken race-based data collection for students with disabilities edlawcenter.org/elc-opposes-...

Attacks on public education are putting millions at risk. ELC is on the front lines defending every child’s right to a high-quality education — and we need your support. Read a round up of our recent work + make a donation today: tinyurl.com/mrcv5utu

Don’t miss this 10/28 webinar hosted by our friends at the UVA Education Rights Institute – From Policy to Practice: Upholding Civil Rights Protections in the Classroom. Register here: bit.ly/46sdBHI