Could new federal grant rules create more uncertainty for schools and students? In this week's All4Ed Flash, we explain why we're urging OMB to reconsider a proposal that could impact long-term education investments, accountability, and career pathways. 🎧: https://youtu.be/vFJye1apB2E #EDUSky

All4Ed CEO Dr. Amy Loyd (@amyloyd.bsky.social) issued a statement following the House Education and Workforce Committee's markup of the "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" legislative package. Read the full statement: all4ed.org/press_releas... #EDUSky

Join CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social at the Achieve The Dream's K-College Institute from July 21–23! The institute brings together colleges & communities to learn about high-impact innovations in dual-enrollment & early-college programs, workforce partnerships, & more. https://bit.ly/4pkVZ9P #ATDToday

Today, @politico.com covered All4Ed & @afgelocal252.bsky.social's request for an OIG review of the transfer of OCTAE to the Department of Labor. All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social added, “Lawmakers have been explicit. This administration has simply chosen to ignore them.” https://bit.ly/3T79Ynu

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, All4Ed celebrates the power of education to prepare every student for a rapidly changing world. From AI and digital literacy to durable skills and career pathways, we're committed to ensuring every learner is ready for what's next.

All4Ed joined @afgelocal252.bsky.social and former senior Education Department officials in requesting an Inspector General review of the transfer of OCTAE to the U.S. Department of Labor. Full press release: all4ed.org/press_releas...

AI is reshaping the workforce, and education must evolve alongside it. Our Senior Advisor, Kyle Hartung, will join leaders at BRIDGES to discuss how career & technical education, higher education, and employer partnerships can help prepare students. Learn more: bridges.starbridge.ai

“Ten separate small bills, not one. That is a designed decision to avoid the scrutiny of what one sweeping bill would get.” The House Ed and Workforce Committee released ten sweeping bills aimed to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social weighs in. 🎥 https://bit.ly/44rTatY

🚨 Starting soon! 🚨 Join Dr. @askadam3.bsky.social & FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay as they host rural district leaders David Huggins, Jessica Gillespie, & Ted W. Paton! Learn what worked & what's next. 📅 Today ⏰ 2:00 PM ET Register now: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20260709/

Tomorrow! How are rural school districts moving beyond AI conversations and into action? Hear directly from district leaders participating in the Rural AI Strategy Lab! Moderated by @askadam3.bsky.social and FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay. 📅 July 9 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET 💻 https://bit.ly/444d8uE

Programs get students in the door. Purpose, belonging, & social capital keep them moving. All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social shares @thomascmurray.bsky.social's latest Design Differently blog, exploring why the most successful pathways help students discover who they are. 💻 bit.ly/4wjT3wa

4 more days until you can hear from district leaders participating in the Rural AI Strategy Lab! Join @all4ed.org's @askadam3.bsky.social and FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay as a panel of experts shares lessons, successes, & advice. July 9 @ 2:00 PM ET: home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20...

Assessment data can do more than measure learning. In states like North Carolina, Iowa, and Ohio, lawmakers are proposing ways to use assessment results to: ✔️ Expand access to advanced coursework ✔️ Provide targeted support Learn more: bit.ly/assessmentsblog26

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at All4Ed! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're reminded that every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! 🤍 💙 #FourthOfJuly

Rural districts don't need one-size-fits-all AI solutions. Learn from educators in the Rural AI Strategy Lab, as they discuss local challenges, AI tools, & more. Join moderators Dr. @askadam3.bsky.social and FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay on July 9 at 2:00 PM ET! 📲 https://bit.ly/444d8uE

What would it take to help every child become a confident reader? The latest episode of The Flash breaks down the newly introduced READ Act. This bipartisan proposal would strengthen & modernize the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant program. 🎧: https://bit.ly/441Objt

NEW: What if pathways have been defining success too narrowly? Our newest blog argues that thriving includes more than economic security. Young people also need knowledge, belonging, purpose, and agency. Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/looseendsblog

On June 15, 1982, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision in Plyler v. Doe. This Immigrant Heritage Month, we are taking time to recognize the importance of #Plyler in our schools and communities. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org#Plyler

What does rural AI implementation look like? Join All4Ed's Dr. @askadam3.bsky.social & FullScale's Dr. Megan Benay w/ district leaders David Huggins, Jessica Gillespie & Ted W. Paton, the designers of AI solutions to real community challenges. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM ET 📲 https://bit.ly/444d8uE

🚨 NEW: Starting July 1st, Parent PLUS loans are now capped at $20,000 a year and $65,000 over a lifetime. Hear from All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social about the new federal financial aid rules’ impact on students, parents, & families: https://bit.ly/4uZjxSN

A growing number of state bills proposed to scale back statewide assessments or allow districts to give different tests. Others are using assessment data to connect students with advanced coursework, tutoring, and support. Our latest analysis explores all three trends: bit.ly/assessmentsblog26

Ensuring access to public education is essential to our nation’s future. When we protect students, we strengthen communities. #ProtectPlyler #EducationForAll #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org#ProtectPlyler

“We are limiting futures.” Starting July 1st, new federal financial aid rules take effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — & All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social talks about what that means for our students & families. ⏯️ https://bit.ly/4uZjxSN

Credits lost. Repeated steps. Confusion at each phase. Students pay the price when K–12, higher ed, and employers don’t coordinate. A new report calls for regional teams led by strong intermediaries to bridge gaps: https://bit.ly/commission-impact #LaunchpadForLife #CareerPathways

Today, @amyloyd.bsky.social delivered the keynote address at the Talent Readiness-New England Leadership Forum w/ Shannon Gilkey and Collen Thouez! She emphasized, “Good jobs change lives & economic mobility is one of the most powerful forms of freedom to people who don't inherit it.”

📍 Featured District: Atlantic County Institute of Technology 98% graduation rate. Dual enrollment + stackable credentials. Work-based learning with real employers. ACIT shows what’s possible when equity and purpose drive design. 👇 🔗 https://futurereadypathways.org/acit/

For many youth in foster care, school is where consistency, community, identity, & supportive adults are found. Learn more from the National Working Group on Foster Care & Education about addressing education needs & links to improved permanency through data & practice: https://bit.ly/4eKQUTo

NEW on The Flash: Last week, the House Appropriations Committee passed the FY2027 Labor–HHS–Education bill along party lines. In response, All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social said, “This budget is a values and priorities statement about who matters enough to fund." 🎧: https://bit.ly/4eswxKb

Assessment data can do more than measure learning. In states like North Carolina, Iowa, and Ohio, lawmakers are proposing ways to use assessment results to: ✔️ Expand access to advanced coursework ✔️ Provide high-impact tutoring ✔️ Target student support Learn more: bit.ly/assessmentsblog26

After experiencing multiple foster care placements & school changes, Nia received appropriate special education services in high school, alongside mentorship & connection. Read more from the National Working Group on Foster Care & Education's latest resource: https://bit.ly/4eKQUTo

Across the country, efforts to challenge or undermine Plyler v. Doe are on the rise. These efforts undermine long-standing constitutional protections that ensure students' access to education. #ProtectPlyler #EducationForAll #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @NatNewcomerNtwk @LetKidsThrive @NILC

The diploma isn’t the finish line anymore. In the next 5 years, 85% of “good jobs” may require education or credentials beyond high school. A new report outlines how leaders can help high school become a launchpad for life: bit.ly/commission-i... #LaunchpadForLife #CareerPathways

Credits lost. Repeated steps. Confusion at each phase. Students pay the price when K–12, higher ed, and employers don’t coordinate. A new report calls for regional teams led by strong intermediaries to bridge gaps: https://bit.ly/commission-impact #LaunchpadForLife #CareerPathways

All4Ed celebrates #Juneteenth and honors the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities. We remain committed to ensuring every student has access to the opportunities and education they deserve.

#PlylerVDoe protects access to classrooms, ensures that schools remain spaces of safety, and provides opportunity for all children. #ProtectPlyler #EducationForAll #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org

Leyden High School District 212 is showing what intentional, student-centered career pathways can look like. With strong advising, dual enrollment, work-based learning, & industry-recognized credentials, Leyden prepares students to graduate future-ready. 👉 futurereadypathways.org/leyden/

NEW BLOG 🚨 State legislatures are taking different approaches to summative assessments in 2026. 📉 Reducing statewide testing 🔀 Fragmenting assessment systems 📈 Using data to expand opportunity What could these trends mean for students, families, & schools? Read more: bit.ly/assessmentsblog26

“If you are an adult learner working to finish what you started, this bill pulls the rug out from under you entirely.” New on the Flash: All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social comments on the House Appropriations Committee passing the FY2027 Labor–HHS–Education bill last week 🎧: https://bit.ly/4eswxKb

NEW @politico.com: National reading & math test scores show little improvement. All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social shares concern regarding Indiana’s recently approved waiver: “Considering recent NAEP scores, now is not the time to devalue reading & math performance.” 📄: https://bit.ly/4wxqbl8

NEW from @the74.bsky.social: The Trump admin eases some of Indiana's fed grant restrictions All4Ed’s Phillip Lovell comments: The Iowa & Indiana waivers show the Trump administration is “being a bit more moderate than what many of us had feared they would be.” 📄: https://bit.ly/4uENEOY

📢 Today, the Dept. of Ed announced plans to move key education functions such as special education and civil rights responsibilities to other agencies. All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social responds: “Moving special education to HHS treats it like a medical problem. It’s not.” 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eAiCSK

Today is the 44th anniversary of #PlylervDoe, and the facts remain the same: Plyler v. Doe = every child’s right to a public education. We continue to stand firm: education is a public good. 🎧 https://youtu.be/JxE1T4qVjW8

On the anniversary of #PlylerVDoe, we honor the López family who stood up for their children’s right to learn. Their courage created generational impact & protected access to public education for millions of students nationwide. @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org#PlylerVDoe

What does it take to build pathways that give every learner direction, support, and a clear future? Join @excelined.bsky.social webinar today with leaders from Ohio, Texas, and beyond to find out. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yMNEZd5NTLGczVO-XRdAjA#/registration

AI is moving fast. But most education + workforce systems are still reaching for the same tools: skills frameworks, credentials, labor-market forecasting. Pattern Matching explores why updating the framework isn’t the same as redesign. Read: https://all4ed.org/blog/pattern-matching/

🚨 Starting soon! 🚨 Join @amyloyd.bsky.social, Tim Vaughn, and Jan Jardine for an engaging conversation with Kristin Cuilla from Project Lead The Way to discuss expanding work-based learning and industry credentials in CTE. Register for the webinar at @edweek.org here: https://bit.ly/4xiFiPH

#Plyler is about the strength of a welcoming and inclusive community. Limiting access to K-12 would create long-term consequences for communities across the country #ProtectPlyler #EducationForAll #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org#Plyler

📢 “It means we are breaking our promise that no matter your ZIP code, every child deserves access to a quality education.” Read All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social's full statement on the House Appropriations Committee’s FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education bill. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43naijY #EdEquity #FY27Budget

Young people are already using AI, and they’re skeptical. They’re: worried about jobs concerned about learning questioning what this means for human connections That’s a signal we should listen to. Read: https://all4ed.org/blog/pattern-matching/

Despite ongoing misinformation, #Plyler is grounded in the Constitution & continues to shape school systems across the country. Education is not conditional. It is a right for all children. #EducationForAll #ImmigrantHeritageMonth @natnewcomerntwk.bsky.social @letkidsthrive.bsky.social @nilc.org#Plyler