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10/13/2026

What happens when funders learn from and collaborate with leading practitioners? Access and opportunity expand. Today, our session at Grantmakers for Education sparked those exact conversations on how to design pathways to thriving!

10/13/2026

At today’s Grantmakers for Education conference in NYC, All4Ed’s Amy Loyd & Thomas C. Murray led a jam packed session alongside GSOLEN and K-12 practitioners on how districts are integrating Pathways & the Science of Learning in an age of AI.

10/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, enduring traditions, and diverse histories of Native and Indigenous communities in recognition of .

Indigenous communities continue to preserve languages, pass down knowledge across generations, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our nation. Their stories and contributions deserve recognition not just today, but throughout the year, including in our schools and classrooms.

At All4Ed, we believe every student should have the opportunity to learn about the world around them while feeling proud of who they are and where they come from.

Education should open doors to understanding, honor students' identities, and create spaces where every learner feels respected and valued. Building a sense of belonging starts with recognizing that every community has a story worth learning.

10/06/2026

For many students experiencing homelessness, school is the one constant in their lives.

It is where they have a seat, a routine, friends, caring adults, meals, and access to support.

Federal protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act recognize how important that stability is by requiring schools to enroll students experiencing homelessness immediately, even when they lack typical documentation.
But what happens when anti-Plyler proposals require schools to verify citizenship or immigration status before students can enroll?

Our latest Ripple Effect blog, written by All4Ed’s Associate Executive Director, Phillip Lovell, explores how policies aimed at undocumented students could create new barriers for students experiencing homelessness, forcing schools to navigate conflicting requirements while students pay the price.

Public schools should be places of learning, not immigration screening and enforcement.

Read “Let Schools Be Schools: How Anti-Plyler Proposals Threaten Education Access for Students Experiencing Homelessness.”

Link to blog below.

09/30/2026

Every child matters.

Today, September 30, is the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding School Survivors.

In her latest video, All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd reflects on the history of Indian boarding schools and their lasting impact on Native children, families, communities, languages, and cultures.

The U.S. Department of the Interior's investigation has identified 417 federal Indian boarding schools across 37 states and territories and confirmed that at least 973 Native children died while attending these schools. The records are not complete, making continued truth-telling and documentation essential.

Amy also reflects on the responsibility educators carry today: to tell the truth about this history and to create schools where Native students' languages, cultures, and identities are foundational to their thriving.

Watch Amy's full message on YouTube and take time today to learn, remember, and honor survivors, their families, and the children who never came home.

Link to the full video will be posted below.

09/30/2026

“Our histories are here. Our languages are here. Our families are here. Our dreams are here.”

For Hispanic Heritage Month, All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd shares a personal reflection from her home state of New Mexico on Hispanic identity, community, education, and opportunity.

Amy highlights the role Hispanic-Serving Institutions have played in creating pathways to higher education and economic opportunity, including two New Mexico community colleges that opened doors for her own educational journey.

She also reflects on the incredible contributions of Latino communities across the country and the importance of ensuring young Latinos—and every young person—have the support and opportunity to build a future of their own choosing.

Check out Amy’s full message on our official YouTube channel and join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

09/29/2026

$810 million in federal funding. 11 programs. And just days before the end of the fiscal year.

In her latest video, All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd breaks down what’s known as a “pocket rescission”—a request to cancel funding Congress has already approved, made so close to the end of the fiscal year that the funds could expire before Congress has time to act.

One of the proposed cuts would eliminate nearly $25 million from Special Programs for Migrant Students, nearly half of the program’s funding. These programs serve students from migrant and seasonal farmworker and fishing families, helping them earn a high school equivalency and transition to college.

Amy explains why the timing of these cuts matters, what questions they raise about federal law and congressional authority, and what’s at stake for students.

Link to the full video will be below!

09/28/2026

“These programs exist for a simple reason: to help students from migratory agricultural and fishing families stay on track in school, earn a high school credential, pursue higher education, and build a pathway to a thriving future. We should be expanding proven pathways to opportunity, not taking them away from students who may already experience disruptions in their learning.

All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd responds to the Trump administration’s decision to rescind $25 million in funding for Special Programs for Migrant Students, a devastating blow to students and families who already face significant barriers to educational opportunity.

“This pocket rescission is one of 11 illegal eliminations being made by the Administration, totaling over $800 million. All4Ed urges Congress to protect this critical funding and ensure that students from migrant and seasonal farmworker and fishing families continue to have access to the education and support they deserve to thrive.”

Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4htUdzt

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026Contact: Enrique A. ChaurandEmail: [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — All4Ed and a coalition of education advocacy organizations and civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to the Education Depar...

09/25/2026

Dual enrollment is one of the most effective ways to help more students succeed in college, but access remains uneven across the country.

Our latest report, The Case for Federal Investment in Dual Enrollment, by All4Ed’s Rebeca Shackleford, examines how a targeted federal investment could expand equitable access, reduce college costs, strengthen career pathways, and improve postsecondary outcomes for millions of students.

The report recommends:

✔️ Formula grants to states
✔️ Competitive grants for high-need communities
✔️ Better credit transfer policies
✔️ Stronger student advising and counseling
✔️ Greater accountability and equity

Every student should have the opportunity to earn college credit before graduating high school, regardless of their ZIP code.

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09/25/2026

What’s at stake in proposed changes to federal education grant rules?

Stability, transparency, equity, & expanded authority over funding decisions.

All4Ed & other advocacy organizations are calling on the Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to EDGAR.

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Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026Contact: Enrique A. ChaurandEmail: [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — All4Ed and a coalition of education advocacy organizations and civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to the Education Depar...