As #FosterCareMonth ends, the work continues. In this video, All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social shares why supporting young people in foster care is deeply personal — and why schools must build proactive systems that help every student belong and thrive. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/HmQ-w...

Need tips on career & technical education, dual enrollment, & youth apprenticeships? We're there! CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social joined the “From High School to the Workforce” panel @ncslorg.bsky.social with Mary McCarthy from @newamerica.org, to share how states describe & monitor youth pathways.

The latest from @axios.com shows how AI’s education explosion is leaving teachers in the dark. "It's a question of how well our educators are supported, to be able to be confident in it." - All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wTTH4O 📊 Learn more from Gallup: https://bit.ly/4wV63tn

#ICYMI: Catch the season finale of @getaminutepod.bsky.social! 👇 Are you a teacher trying to make sense of the #Edpolicy noise? This episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in now with @rebecalynda.bsky.social, @realjennofdc.bsky.social joined by Blair Winston of @edtrust.bsky.social#ICYMI#Edpolicy #Edusky

#ESSA waivers are gaining momentum. States are requesting new flexibility around funding & accountability. But what does that mean for transparency & support for students? We break it all down with @edtrust.bsky.social#ESSA+ the National Parents Union. 🎥 Watch: https://bit.ly/4uuwN2q

“This work helps us create environments that are truly focused on the whole child and long-term well-being.” - Dr. Cheryl Baggett from Wilson County Schools. @eachaurand.bsky.social highlights their partnership rooted in purpose w/ the NC Center for Resilience & Learning. 👉 https://bit.ly/43kk4TP

Work-based learning shouldn’t be random opportunities. It should be intentional & equitable. The Future Ready Pathways Work-Based Learning Readiness Rubric helps districts reflect on strategy, access, partnerships, & outcomes. Download the printable: 🔗 https://bit.ly/410m5TZ

Students thrive when they see themselves in what they learn. 📚🏫 This important piece from @neatoday.bsky.social highlights why bringing AANHPI history and experiences into classrooms year-round matters for belonging, representation, and engagement. 🔗: www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

Have an idea to share with educators? 🎤📚 The call for proposals for the 2026 MassCUE Fall Conference is officially open! Submit your session proposal by May 22 to help move education “Forward and Beyond.” Learn more + apply: https://bit.ly/4teZbEw

Last year, All4Ed warned that gutting the U.S. Dept of Education’s workforce would leave the agency unable to carry out its core functions. Now, Politico reports the Office for Civil Rights has lost nearly half its staff, with former employees calling it “a sinking ship.” This was preventable.

Thank you to @aasadvocacy.bsky.social for the shoutout! ICYMI you can tune in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7IK... #EDUSky

"What they discover about what works...This work will help shape a more effective and equitable path forward for districts everywhere." - @amyloyd.bsky.social NEW @thejournal.bsky.social, discover how the Rural AI Strategy Lab w/ FullScale Learning is making a difference. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dthYG4

“I never told my superintendent, ‘No, we can't do this.’ Instead, I always gave him options and let him know what the consequences would be — good, bad, indifferent — based on my best research. - All4Ed’s @askadam3.bsky.social Read more from EdTech Magazine here: https://bit.ly/4wxqbl8

ICYMI: We’ve built systems to measure, credential, and classify “skills.” There’s just one problem: that’s not how skills actually work. From our Normal Gets Us Nowhere series—Charlotte & Kyle on why we may be answering the wrong question. http://bit.ly/a4e_geblog

Today our remote team came together across DC to give back to the community. 💜💚 From book donations to volunteering with Martha's Table, today was a meaningful day of giving back.

New Episode! Amanda Graves & Cathy Fernandez join @shannonmmiller.bsky.social and share how “edutainment” transforms learning through game shows, media literacy, wrestling themes, and creative collaboration. 📚✨ 🔗: https://youtu.be/z_fEWzRWmE0?si=J7y9bzwbSUQPTpa3 @follettcontent.bsky.social

@todayshow.com: Teacher Blew the Whistle on a Diploma ‘Shortcut’ CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social comments that schools should focus on “holistic approaches to support young people who haven’t found success in traditional high school settings.” Read more: https://on.today.com/435i55y

NEW on The Flash: All4Ed’s @realjennofdc.bsky.social breaks down key federal education policy shifts: 1) Treasury regulations tied to the new federal education tax credit 2) Transfer of CTE & adult ed programs from the Dept. of Education to the Dept. of Labor 🎧: https://bit.ly/4tV1YDD

Work-Based Learning isn’t broken—our design is. Read @thomascmurray.bsky.social latest blog on Pillar 3 of Future Ready Pathways and see how to move from exposure to ownership. 🔗 https://futureready.link/pillar3 #FutureReady

As we reflect on the end of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social#TeacherAppreciationWeekreminds us that great teaching is about more than delivering content. It's about seeing students fully, creating opportunity, & believing in young people out loud. Thank you to educators for all that you do.

Debate is growing in D.C. over the transfer of certain federal CTE and adult ed programs from the Dept of Ed to the Dept of Labor. Lawmakers are raising concerns. All4Ed’s @realjennofdc.bsky.social joins the Flash, and All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social weighs in. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4tV1YDD

It’s the season finale of @getaminutepod.bsky.social! @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social, joined by Blair Winston from @edtrust.bsky.social, discuss federal actions reshaping education & what it means for students, educators, & schools. ICYMI, watch here: https://bit.ly/4eyGFmu

ICYMI! 🎓 Curious how states are preparing students for college and careers? Our new fact sheets break down early college credit and CTE policies in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI—state by state. Check out All4Ed's pathway fact sheets! Read now: https://bit.ly/3ZrBNGV

It’s the season finale of @getaminutepod.bsky.social! @realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social, joined by Blair Winston from @edtrust.bsky.social, offer teachers sense and hope in these uncertain times. Watch the final episode here: https://bit.ly/4eyGFmu #Edusky

✏️ Behind every student success story is a teacher who showed up, stayed late, and believed. Let’s celebrate them this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 👏 #Gratitude #ThankATeacher

May is #FosterYouthAwarenessMonth! In Healthy Minds, Strong Futures, Jazmin Flores Peña reminds us that “Youth in foster care thrive when the systems around them work together to support their development, stability, and well‑being.” Read her latest blog here: https://bit.ly/4w59JrU

Every lesson. Every late night. Every breakthrough. We see you, teachers—and we’re better because of you. Thank you for all that you do. 💐 #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouTeachers #EducatorsLead

Thank you, Government Technology Magazine, for highlighting our efforts to bring rural educators into the development and use of AI in their school systems in partnership with FullScale Learning! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4neSQay

New @politico.com: All4Ed CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social on moving career & technical education to the Dept. of Labor: "Congress should be thinking about how they are improving outcomes for people through policy related to people...not just short-term job placement." 📄 : https://politi.co/4d50Wh9

It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek! All4Ed honors and recognizes the teachers making a difference in the classroom, from answering crucial questions to solving all of life’s mysteries—teachers, we thank you for your incredible service to all students. #ThankATeacher

AANHPI Heritage Month invites us to celebrate the diversity and resilience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Their voices and contributions strengthen our schools and our shared commitment to equitable education for all. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Episode 8 of @getaminutepod.bsky.social is live, and bills are not only just bills! 🗞️ @realjennofdc.bsky.social & @rebecalynda.bsky.social, joined by Tracy Kyttle & Rita Bradunas from the Maryland State Dept of Education, break down what happens after a law passes. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4cEIcGk

Today marks the start of Youth in Foster Care Awareness Month. In Jazmin Flores Peña's latest blog, we're reminded that “Youth in foster care thrive when the systems around them work together to support their development, stability, and well‑being.” 🔗 https://bit.ly/4w59JrU

The end of National Arab American Heritage Month is a moment to pause & recognize the richness Arab American communities bring to our classrooms & our country. Their stories remind us why creating spaces where every student feels seen and supported is essential to our mission.

A quick preview before tomorrow’s drop 👇 This @getaminutepod.bsky.social podcast episode is a primer in turning policy literacy into real power. 🎧 Tune in tomorrow with @rebecalynda.bsky.social, @realjennofdc.bsky.social, Tracy Kittle, and Rita Bradunas.

ESSA waivers are gaining momentum & the stakes are high. States are requesting new flexibility around funding & accountability. But what does that mean for transparency & support for students? We break it down w/ @edtrust.bsky.social + the National Parents Union. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/3QsehIE

ICYMI: In Episode 4 of @getaminutepod.bsky.social, @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social sit down with Evan Peters, co-founder of Educators for Excellence, on amplifying teacher voices and shifting power back to educators. ▶️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/rLqPY6wpVFQ

“We didn’t just learn the system—we fought within it.” Read @eachaurand.bsky.social's latest blog for #AutismAwarenessMonth—a powerful parent perspective on navigating public education and defending a bright future: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tKlX7k

@getaminutepod.bsky.social is back! In today’s episode, @realjennofdc.bsky.social and @rebecalynda.bsky.social sit down with Evan Peters, co-founder of Educators for Excellence, on amplifying teacher voices and shifting power back to educators. ▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/rLqPY6wpVFQ

NEW from @the74.bsky.social: Education Dept., not Labor, to Distribute Funds for Schools This Summer “Competitive grants... are one thing. But Title I and other formula programs… are a more essential responsibility altogether,” said CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vF9TGl

Fear of ICE is keeping Ohio students from class, interfering with their ability to learn. “Immigration policy is a complex issue - But we should be able to agree on this: schools exist to educate children.” 🗞️ Read the full op-ed from @marlonstylesjr.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4vPOg6w

Fear and instability don’t belong in schools, but fear of ICE is shaping how Ohio students are showing up to learn. The students are clear: they want to learn without fear. “We should listen to what students are telling us.” 🗞️ Read the latest op-ed from @Styles_MarlonJr: https://bit.ly/4vPOg6w

Today, the House Education & Workforce Committee passed H.R. 8210. Instead of modernizing our workforce - adult education programs may be moving to the Dept. of Labor, a well-known step one to eliminating the Department of Education. Read our letter outlining our concerns -- bit.ly/4mJoeO4.

It's #NationalLibraryWeek 📚 For so many students, the library is where it all begins—a place to explore, imagine, and discover new worlds. Excited to see “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” in libraries everywhere this week!

We stand alongside 100+ advocacy organizations, publishers, booksellers, parent groups, and professional associations in opposition to H.R. 7661. Use the @everylibrary.bsky.social action center to urge your representative to vote NO. 🔗 action.everylibrary.org/hr7661

ESSA waivers are gaining momentum & the stakes are high. States are requesting new flexibility around funding & accountability. But what does that mean for transparency & support for students? We break it down w/ @EdTrust + @NationalParents 🎥 Watch: https://bit.ly/3QsehIE

It’s the last day to register for #CheckOutCongress with @everylibrary.bsky.social#CheckOutCongress Join librarians across the country as they take their stories from the library to Capitol Hill. No advocacy experience needed—we will be with you every step of the way. 🔗 all4ed.org/checkoutcongress

CEO @amyloyd.bsky.social joined the “Grow Local: Recentering Community-Based Talent Pipelines” panel at #ASUGSV on connecting residents to real careers. The takeaway: Every student should have access to meaningful, career-connected, & work-based learning across K–12. This is the work ahead.

This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we’re bringing real experiences into focus. “My wife and I didn’t just learn the public education system—we lived it, navigated it, and fought to ensure our children got what they deserved.” A parent’s perspective from @eachaurand.bsky.social#AutismAcceptanceMonth 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tKlX7k

This isn’t a petition. This is your voice. Future Ready Librarians are heading to Capitol Hill (virtually) this April. Be part of #CheckOutCongress all4ed.org/checkoutcongress #SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesMatter #FutureReadyLibrarians