🚨 NEW: Trump’s FY2027 budget proposes steep education cuts—shrinking $8.5B in K-12 programs into a $2B block grant. Research shows these models fail students who need support most. Hear from CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnopkMNOgak

Librarians show up for students every day. Now it’s time to show up for them in Congress. Join us for #CheckOutCongress—virtual meetings with lawmakers during National School Library Month. Your voice matters. all4ed.org/checkoutcongress #SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter

School libraries are a lifeline—not a luxury. Let’s make sure Congress hears that directly from you. Join #CheckOutCongress all4ed.org/checkoutcongress #SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter #FutureReadyLibrarians

Librarians show up for students every day. Now it’s time to show up for them in Congress. Join us for #CheckOutCongress—virtual meetings with lawmakers during National School Library Month. Your voice matters. all4ed.org/checkoutcongress #SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter

From $8.5 billion to $2 billion. That’s the proposed reduction to K-12 education funding in President Trump’s recently released FY2027 budget. CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know and what’s at stake. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnopkMNOgak&feature=youtu.be

New! 🛠️ Most Wisconsin students earn college credit through courses taught in their high schools, not statewide dual-enrollment programs. All4Ed breaks down what that means in our new Wisconsin fact sheet. https://bit.ly/3ZrBNGV

✈️ Students building airplanes? 🎙️ Hosting radio shows? 🏥 Training in hospitals? South Bend is redefining high school. 🔗 Read the case study here: https://bit.ly/CCHS-A4E

New from The Flash: Plyler v. Doe = every child’s right to a public education. Following a recent hearing by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, All4Ed + 100+ orgs are standing firm: education is a public good. 🎧 https://youtu.be/JxE1T4qVjW8

Recognizing #WorldAutismAwarenessDay means committing to real change from classrooms to workplaces to communities. Inclusion isn’t optional. It’s essential. Let’s continue building spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and affirming for all.

#FutureReadyLibrarians is back with a new webinar with @follettcontent.bsky.social! 📚 Join @shannonmmiller.bsky.social + @melissacorey.bsky.social, @mobleyinthemix.bsky.social#FutureReadyLibrarians& Nicholas Moore on selecting & advocating for diverse materials! 📆 April 22 | ⏰ 5 PM ET 📲 futureready.link/frlwebinars26

Education + industry + community = stronger workforce pipelines. South Bend shows how partnerships change student outcomes. 🔗 https://bit.ly/CCHS-A4E

🌱 A message from our CEO: The wage gap isn’t just a statistic—it shapes the experiences of women in the workforce every day. As we recognized #EqualPayDay, @amyloyd.bsky.social#EqualPayDayreflected on its history, its impact, and the continued effort required to advance equity, opportunity, and learning.

New! Indiana estimates dual credit programs save students and the state about $160 million annually in tuition and education costs. Explore the findings in All4Ed’s new Indiana fact sheet: 👉 https://all4ed.org/publication/building-futures-college-credit-career-pathways-in-the-great-lakes-states/

NEW: The Rural AI Strategy Lab cohort is here! In partnership with FullScale Learning, 14 school and district teams have been selected from 100+ applicants across 34 states. Together, they’ll help build practical AI tools for rural communities. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NPNtRA

What if the pathways movement isn’t just due for an update—but a rewrite? Our new blog takes on the old narrative, rethinks what pathways are for, and makes the case for new partnerships. Let’s cross the cafeteria. 🧵 🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/

Thank you @edweek.org for hosting CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social to discuss what’s next after Congress approved federal education funding. This webinar showed the importance of sharing key updates, offering insight on what’s ahead, and elevating how districts navigate uncertainty.

New! 🧩 In Michigan, CTE concentrators graduate at much higher rates than the state average. All4Ed’s new fact sheet looks at how college credit and career prep work together. Download: https://all4ed.org/publication/building-futures-college-credit-career-pathways-in-the-great-lakes-states/

We’ve been telling the wrong story about pathways. Now we’re rewriting it—starting with history, rethinking design, and inviting new voices to the table. It’s time to cross the cafeteria. 🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/

We’ve been telling a story about pathways that doesn’t fully hold up. So we’re rewriting it—starting with history, rethinking what education is for, and building a broader coalition to do this work. It’s time to cross the cafeteria. 🔗 https://all4ed.org/blog/crossing-the-cafeteria/

🚨 Federal education funding uncertainty isn’t over. Grants canceled. Delays ongoing. New budget coming. What’s next? Join @edweek.org today at 2 PM ET 🎥 Mark Lieberman with @amyloyd.bsky.social & Ricky Hernández break it all down. Register: bit.ly/4sO1wWH

Congress approved next year’s education funding, but uncertainty remains. Tune in tomorrow at 2 pm ET as Mark Lieberman hosts @amyloyd.bsky.social & Ricky Hernández to discuss district-level responses & explore what’s next. Register for @edweek.org's webinar here: https://bit.ly/4sO1wWH

All4Ed's Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung challenge one of the most persistent narratives in pathways work. For years, we’ve heard that credentials are the fast, equitable route to good jobs—and bachelor’s degrees are too risky. The data tells a different story.

Congress held a hearing today framing Plyler v. Doe as a problem. We submitted a statement signed by 100+ organizations making the case that it is a foundation. Educating every child is not a burden. It is an investment. #ProtectPlyler 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NIhFy8

Work-based learning = better jobs later. Low-income students in high school internships, apprenticeships, or mentorships had higher-quality jobs at age 29 (wages, hours, satisfaction). #WorkBasedLearning #Equity

Strong college and career pathways help students succeed after high school. See how IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI have structured their college and career programs. Download here: https://all4ed.org/publication/building-futures-college-credit-career-pathways-in-the-great-lakes-states/

📍 Illinois spotlight: ✔️ 91,000+ students in dual credit 🎓 No cap on college credits earned 🛠️ 48% of high schoolers in CTE 📊 New state investment + equity-focused funding formula Explore Illinois’ pathway policies: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZrBNGV

💻 NEW @edweek.org: Federal Funding Disruptions for Schools Are Far From Over “They’re able to get some money out the door, but there’s far less scrutiny,” said Phillip Lovell, Associate Executive Director at All4Ed. 🗞️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/47wsji7

Refugees from Nazi Germany, Gerard and Lilo Leeds believed deeply in the power of public education. 25 years ago, they helped found All4Ed. In this video, co-founder Dan Leeds reflects on their story—and the mission it inspired. 🎥 Watch as we celebrate 25 years of impact.

"If we want young people to thrive, then we need to take a hard look at how our current narratives and strategies are getting in our way." Too often, pathways force a false choice between credentials and bachelor’s degrees. 📄 Read Hall of Mirrors here: https://all4ed.org/blog/hall-of-mirrors/

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 schools become a launchpad for life: https://bit.ly/commission-impact #LaunchpadForLife

Yesterday, All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social keynoted the 2026 #AlaskaAdultEducationConference. Her message: Forge new and unlikely partnerships to reimagine what’s possible—and keep doing what matters for adult learners. Proud to support Alaska’s work to Educate, Empower, and Employ!

New! 🧩 In Michigan, CTE concentrators graduate at much higher rates than the state average. All4Ed’s new fact sheet looks at how college credit and career prep work together. Download: https://all4ed.org/publication/building-futures-college-credit-career-pathways-in-the-great-lakes-states/

Students from low-income backgrounds who have a personalized learning plan are: ✅ More likely to enroll in college ✅ More likely to complete FAFSA ✅ Borrow less in student loans #EdEquity #CollegeAccess

March is #NationalReadingMonth! 📚 Turn the page with The Achievery from #ATTImpact! Packed with fun lessons that bring reading and digital learning to life. #ATT #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalDivide

Today’s release of A Launchpad for Life outlines a research‑backed framework for purposeful pathways built on strong advising, accelerated coursework, and career‑connected learning. All4Ed is proud that our CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social helped shape this vision. Report: https://bit.ly/purposeful-pathways

All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social joined St. John’s College for “The Life of the Mind at Work in the World.” She shared her perspective as a national education leader alongside alumni in journalism, literature, ethics, and the arts. 🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAz_2EakGJ4

All4Ed's Charlotte Cahill & Kyle Hartung challenge one of the most persistent narratives in pathways work. For years, we’ve heard that credentials are the fast, equitable route to good jobs—and bachelor’s degrees are too risky. The data tells a different story.

Happy #NationalReadingMonth from All4Ed!

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth from All4Ed!

NEW from the Flash: Who’s In Charge of Education? The Trump administration is continuing to shift core education responsibilities to other agencies without Congress's approval. As CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social notes, students will ultimately pay the price. ▶️ https://bit.ly/46trPsF

Black educators see potential before it is visible: Opening doors Raising expectations Reminding students that they belong At All4Ed, @askadam3.bsky.social challenges us to elevate the voices of Black educators and honor the brilliance of Black students, not just this #BHM, but every day.

Thank you to @hatchingresults.bsky.social for hosting CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social as a keynote at #NationalSchoolCounselorLeadershipConference! As Amy said: “Counselors pivot in real time… acknowledging the full humanity of the student.” We're grateful to spotlight counselors’ everyday leadership.

As #BlackHistoryMonth closes, we’re proud to share a powerful piece from our Director of Federal Policy, Rebeca Shackleford: “Our Legacy Is in Today’s Classrooms, And It Must Be Protected.” Black history isn’t just honored — it’s lived. 📲 https://bit.ly/4qSgPMA

“There’s a lot that goes into the classroom that can be shared and used no matter what.” 💬 New from @The_Undisrupted: @askadam3 and @hookertech with @VS_UCDirector discuss what can happen when K-12 and higher ed finally start talking to each other. 🎧: https://bit.ly/4rBmFmO

What if we stopped pretending there is only one “right” path after high school? NEW from Undisrupted, @askadam3.bsky.social and @hookertech.bsky.social explain why non-traditional pathways aren't a backup plan. They are often the smartest plan! 🧠 ⚡ ⏯️: https://bit.ly/4rBmFmO

New! 📄 In Wisconsin, more than one in four high school students completed at least one dual enrollment course. 👉 Read now: https://all4ed.org/publication/building-futures-college-credit-career-pathways-in-the-great-lakes-states/

@rebecalynda.bsky.social's story is a reminder that Black history is not only something we honor, it is something we live. Her message is clear: our legacy is sitting in today’s classrooms. It is our collective responsibility to protect it. 💻: Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4qSgPMA

"Once again, the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education is using interagency agreements to weaken the federal role in education and bypass congressional authority." CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social on the Department's two new IAAs aimed at dismantling the agency from within. 🔗: bit.ly/4tRRdST

"Once again, the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education is using interagency agreements to weaken the federal role in education and bypass congressional authority." CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social on the Department's two new IAAs aimed at dismantling the agency from within. 🔗: bit.ly/4tRRdST

“Black History Month reminds me of the Black educators changing lives before students even realize it.” — @askadam3.bsky.social This #BlackHistoryMonth, we uplift their voices, celebrate the brilliance of Black students, and invest in equity for tomorrow’s leaders.