Happy Holidays from All4Ed!

Is US Education being illegally gutted? Our CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social makes it clear: the dismantling of the Department of Education is illegal. Watch her full testimony at @hirono.senate.gov spotlight forum on the harm posed to students, families, and more nationwide. ⏯️ https://bit.ly/4api3dZ

'Tis the season! ☃️ We're counting down our favorite holiday movies, and we're starting with: An ESSA Christmas Carol! 🎬 🍿 We visited the law's past, present, and future with @edtrust.bsky.social, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Education Week! 🚀 Watch the full webinar here: bit.ly/4q4Ju0Y

Nothing's on 📺 ? We got something for you! An ESSA Christmas Carol! 🎬 🍿 We rewinded to the law's past, pressed play on its future, and fast-forwarded to impact with @edtrust.bsky.social, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and @edweek.org! 🚀 Watch the full webinar here: bit.ly/4q4Ju0Y

"Other agencies are partners—not proxies—for education." CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social testified at @hirono.senate.gov spotlight forum, highlighting the dangerous consequences of dismantling the Department of Education. Read the full testimony here: https://bit.ly/4j2C7Vu

ICYMI: Rewatch our favorite holiday movie ⏯️ An ESSA Christmas Carol! 🎬 🍿 We rewinded to the law's past, pressed play on its future, and fast-forwarded to impact with @edtrust.bsky.social, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and @edweek.org! 🚀 Watch the full webinar here: https://bit.ly/4q4Ju0Y

“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” RBG Thank you @hirono.senate.gov and our Senator who joined you today for doing just that.

We stand together to protect ED and our young people. Thank you to @hirono.senate.gov for her leadership and @amyloyd.bsky.social and team for raising your voices for us all!

This is not just a fight about a federal agency.This is a fight about what we believe is our responsibility to our children, to ALL of our children. — @warren.senate.gov

We need to get the word out so everyone will rise up. — @hirono.senate.gov on the importance of today's spotlight forum on the harmful consequences of the Trump Administration’s attacks on federal education programs and plan to restructure ED.

"We're not talking about pots of gold that you can move without consequence." Rachel Gittleman You affect real people's lives & their futures. There are real world impacts TODAY to even the threat of change with some bad actors asking if they "still have to do special education."

Theoretically, we are moving to a skills-based economy, which is critical for all of us, including our veterans, and ensuring they can live lives of choice after their service. @amyloyd.bsky.social

With Brown, Plyler & IDEA, we created a level of fundamental equality and said that's who our country is - now, the administration is trying to reverse the commitment that all of our children deserve an education. @rweingarten.bsky.social speaks truth to power 👏 👏👏

Mr. Rummel reminds us that in her role at ED, @amyloyd.bsky.social partnered with the Office of Special Education to make key programs, like CTE, accessible to everyone. Separating the system will make this critical work near impossible. #EduSky

@amyloyd.bsky.social reminds us: The missions of DOL & ED are very different. The actions center a short-term job mentality on our education system. Our learners are not just future workers. Education is about opening opportunities & unlocking our young people's limitless potential.

"You can't bifurcate student needs... If you wanted change, you would ask us." -Angelica Infante Green This incredible state leader reminds us that the rhetoric does not match what states (and students) want and need. #protectED #EduSky

"We should be that great nation that outcompetes, that outinvests, instead of selling it off for parts." - @rweingarten.bsky.social

ED Union leader, Rachel Gittleman has a deep understanding of ED and tells us the truth - a child with disabilities cannot access his school playground, a Title I math teacher no longer gets critical training, & a college student will no longer have access to funding support.

The federal government cancelled key programs in Rhode Island, including professional learning for special education teachers. This is a clear violation of Sec. McMahon's commitment during her nomination hearing to support students with disabilities. #protectED #EduSky

Days after the horrific tragedy at Brown University, Angelica Infante Green brings the painful reality that our nation's young people and their educators are facing today. They need more support from the federal government, not less. #EduSky #protectED

@hirono.senate.gov began the hearing by introducing education powerhouses, including our very own @amyloyd.bsky.social Looking forward to their powerful advocacy this afternoon! Chad Rummel, @deniseforte.bsky.social @radiokeri.bsky.social

Before the enactment of IDEA, only 1 in 5 children with a disability attended school. 50 years later, SPED and IDEA are facing a "five-alarm fire" because of the current and threatened actions by the admin - Chad Rummel shares the real fear of educators and parents #protectED

1. The actions are illegal 2. Other federal agencies are partners not proxies to education 3. This is waste layered on top of dysfunction Former educator, current @all4ed.org leader, forever advocate @amyloyd.bsky.social outlines the key issues with the administration's moves #edusky #protectED

"The actions of Sec. McMahon and the administration are attacks on ALL our students." - @deniseforte.bsky.social sums up the "great American heist" with this powerful line in her opening statement. #edusky

HAPPENING TODAY: Education leaders including @amyloyd.bsky.social at a spotlight hearing defending ED. This is a critical moment for public education. Watch here: www.youtube.com/@senatorhirono

🍎 Today, don't miss a powerful testimony from our CEO! @amyloyd.bsky.social will be on the panel at @hirono.senate.gov's spotlight forum, highlighting the dangerous consequences of the Trump Admin's effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3KCY2Gm

📚 Extra, extra — read all about it! Tomorrow, CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social will join the panel at @hirono.senate.gov's spotlight forum on the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. 📺 The forum will be livestreamed on Senator Hirono’s Twitter/X and YouTube.

🎥 And that's a wrap on "An ESSA Christmas Carol!" ❄️ As we examined ESSA's impressive decade with @edtrust.bsky.social @@bipartisanpolicy.org and Lodestone DC, we discussed the uneven implementation of ESSA among states. 📊 Watch the full webinar here: https://bit.ly/48T83qZ

This week marks the 10th anniversary of ESSA! 🎉 There's some irony between the current administration and ESSA. 🤔 💭 Tune in to our latest Flash episode to find out what it is! 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4pCMHoW

What would pathways look like if they were designed backward from the needs and aspirations of young people? 🤔 💭 We sat down with Michaela Leslie-Rule, author of How We See Us, to create our own pathway to the answer. 🗺️ 🗞️ Read the latest from Normal Gets Us Nowhere: https://bit.ly/3KEDT2D

🚨 STARTING NOW 🚨 Don't miss an ESSA Christmas Carol: The Law's Past, Present, and Future! 👩‍⚖️ ❄️ Tune in to the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV6AqC3ZX60

States are seeking to roll back federal rules on assessments, accountability, and federal funding that promote equity in K-12 schools. Learn more and find out how to help maintain these protections from @all4ed.org, @edtrust.bsky.social, and National Parents Union at ESSAWaiverWatch.org.

@SenLBR at today’s CTE hearing: “In July @usdeptofed.bsky.social announced an interagency agreement transferring the administration of CTE programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. That is a unilateral move, and illegal.” @all4ed.org agrees!

The Every Student Succeeds Act was once called a “Christmas miracle.” But, what if we got a chance to take a look at its past, present, and future "Christmas Carol" style? 🕰️ ✨ Join us for "An ESSA Christmas Carol" this Thursday! RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/4aoIOzh

A Christmas Carol is a holiday classic, but this year we're adding a twist. 🎄 🎬 Join Denise Forte, Lindsay Fryer, @afhyslop.bsky.social, Christy Wolfe, and Alyson Klein for our webinar as they travel through ESSA! 📲 Register Now: https://bit.ly/48DXc3Y

🔒 ICYMI: The future of student data privacy is here — and so are the risks. Our latest guide helps state policymakers strengthen privacy protections in the age of AI & hybrid learning. 📘 Read: https://all4ed.org/state-policy-center-students-rights-to-data-privacy/ #SudentPrivacy #EdPolicy #All4Ed

Innovation ≠ improvement. Scale ≠ success. Our new blog digs into why “move fast” mindsets can lead to innovation theater—and put young people at risk. ⚠️ 🗞️ Read: The Missing Middle https://bit.ly/480kxfP h

💙 It’s #GivingTuesday! 💙 At @All4Ed, we’re fighting for every student’s right to a high-quality education—from classrooms to Congress. We believe every student deserves a clear path forward. Give today: https://all4ed.org/donate/

Are pathways opening doors—or quietly closing them? 🤔 In “Course Correction,” @All4Ed kicks off its Normal Gets Us Nowhere series with a bold call to rethink pathways for youth. 📖 Read the blog: https://all4ed.org/blog/pathways-provocations-series-course-correction/ #EdEquity #PathwaysToThriving

What happens when schools lead with empathy? In Wilson County, NC, educators are embedding trauma-informed practices into daily routines & seeing real results. From calm-down corners to morning mindfulness, this is what resilience looks like in action. 🔗 https://bit.ly/A4E_NCBlogBuilding

We're celebrating 50 years of #IDEA! IDEA has led the way with: 💡 Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 💡 Mandates for a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) Students with disabilities have the right to high-quality education, and it's protected by law.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 🍁 We're grateful for the educators, leaders, families, and partners working to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

“They’re 72; they don’t want a workforce credential. They want to be better readers so they can read to their grandkids.” 📰 JUST RELEASED: Our CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social on the mismatch of moving the Department of Education's programs to Labor. Full article available here: https://bit.ly/3M0l1eQ

"The future of Native learners is our future, and our mission is their mission: a choice-filled life, grounded in culture, community, and opportunity." 📢 From CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social: For My Daughter, For Our Tribal Nations: Native Futures Deserve Better Than This: https://bit.ly/4oYIzPv

“This is going to do net harm to our states, to our locals, and to our kids.” 📰 NEW: CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social comments on the Education Department giving another agency power to distribute its money, but it's not going well. Read the full article here from @politico.com: https://politi.co/4a9urOP

Trauma-informed practices are reshaping school culture in Wilson County, NC. Read about the NC Center for Resilience & Learning's work and how educators are building resilience through daily routines, connection, and more. 📖 Building Resilience One Classroom at a Time – bit.ly/A4E_NCBlogBuilding

📰 New from our CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social: The Trump administration released six interagency agreements shifting key Dept. of Ed responsibilities to other agencies — without telling Congress, the field, or the public. Signed two months ago. This is unacceptable. Watch: https://bit.ly/48cSyK8

Young people are not beta testers. 🙅‍♀️ Before we scale pathways strategies, we need evidence—not hype ‼️ 🗞️ New post: The Missing Middle https://bit.ly/480kxfP

Thinking of adding AI to career education? 🤔 This district made it happen: https://bit.ly/4pcrn92 Kyle Hartung notes students are likely to ask big questions — and those "inquiries are a good source of inquiry for young people as they explore the world of work more deeply."

Can We Get A Minute? ⌚👀 Teachers are superheroes—but during policy confusion and rising demands? That’s a heavy lift — even for our mightiest heroes. 🏋️‍♀️ Today, we’re talking with Sam Levine of Breathe for Change to strategize how teachers can show up as their best selves. 🌱 🎧 Tune in now: