Policy Agenda

A Challenge to Schools and Districts

Policies That Put Students First

In too many American schools, current laws, policies, and practices put adult interests ahead of students. The result is an increasingly broken education system that, if not corrected, will keep America from leading in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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Elevate Teaching

Great teachers make a difference for children of all backgrounds. All children deserve great teachers.

Summary of Objectives
Evaluate Teachers Based On Evidence
Evaluate School Principals
Support Paths for Excellent Teachers
Pay Effective Teachers More Money
Base Staffing Decisions On Teachers’ Impact
Eliminate Teacher Tenure

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Empower Parents

Every family should have the information and access to choose among quality schools. No student should be forced to attend a low-performing school or be taught by a low-performing teacher.

Summary of Objectives
Create More School Choices
Give Parents Access to Useful Data
Empower Parents to Turnaround Failing Schools
Require Parent Consent for Ineffective Teachers

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Spend Wisely

Districts should use resources efficiently to ensure sustainable spending that puts students first.Districts should be managed through structures that ensure a focus on student results rather than adult interests.

Summary of Objectives
Promote Governance Structures that Put Students’ Interests First
Share School Budgets with the Public
Use Resources to Maximize Learning
Create Responsible Pension and Benefit Programs

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