PIE Network is designed by and for education advocates. Members of the PIE Network are united by a belief that education can—and should—be transformative. PIE Network members put these beliefs into action by listening to, engaging, and authentically elevating the leadership of students, families, and educators, using data and evidence to drive innovation, improvement, and […]
The Next100 recently released their How to Build a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Effective Policy Sector: A Toolkit for Think Tanks, Policy Nonprofits, and Governments. This actionable toolkit has recommendations for building a more inclusive and effective policy sector in a time when ensuring that all communities have a seat at the table is critically […]
Tennessee leaders made big moves in the 2022 legislative session, as the state passed a major bill to modernize its education finance system and direct resources where they are needed most through the adoption of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) formula. Join this session to hear from PIE Network leaders on what this […]
This ESSER Tracking and Advocacy Working Group is open to all Network members. In this meeting, Chad Aldeman (Edunomics Lab) and Christine Pitts (CRPE) will share updates on efforts to track ESSER plans and actual spending and timelines for district budgeting. Kate Sobel and Jim Larson (TNTP) will share insights from a current initiative that’s […]
As ESSER plans have now been approved by the U.S. Department of Education, advocates continue their work of ensuring transparency and equity in state and district spending. In this session, we come together to look specifically at how states and districts are using relief funds to expand college and career readiness and pathways for all […]
As states continue to grapple with teacher shortages and the need to diversify the teaching profession, many are adopting strategies to increase access to and reduce the cost of teacher preparation. A new effort to expand routes into the teaching profession is Tennessee’s Teacher Occupation Apprenticeship program, the first K-12 teacher apprenticeship program in the […]
PIE Network is designed by and for education advocates. Members of the PIE Network are united by a belief that education can—and should—be transformative. Change is needed now so that every student in every community has access to an equitable and excellent education, and policy is a critical lever for systems change, establishing expectations, and […]
Feb. 23-25 in Palm Springs, CA Designed Exclusively for Network Leads The Executives’ Meeting is the only in-person meeting all year that is just for PIE Network executive directors. It is a time to connect, reflect, and strategize with peers from across the US for the work ahead. The event will include special guest speakers […]
The House appropriations bill that passed this summer singles out the Charter Schools Program (CSP) for a cut, despite increasing overall spending by 40%. It also includes harmful language that puts millions of charter school students at risk of losing all their federal funding simply because of the type of public school they attend. Join […]
The Network’s newest members include a range of single-state advocacy organizations, state charter associations, and organizations supported by national networks like Teach Plus and Educators for Excellence. We’re also excited to welcome two national partners. While 12 organizations make up the class of 2019, they have long been at work in state capitols and communities. […]
