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We work to ensure everyone in the United States can learn, grow, and get ahead, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or family income.
We connect people in the education and economic systems to build their capacity, find solutions to complex problems, and work together to implement them.
We Create Opportunity in Education and Economic Mobility
Our education and economic systems don’t work well for everyone, particularly students of color, first-generation students, and students experiencing poverty. We work with educators, local and institutional leaders, and state and federal policymakers to support efforts that transform schools, systems, and society in order to create life-changing opportunities for learning, growth, and prosperity.
K-12 Education
Supporting educators and district leaders in K-12 public schools in their work to improve student outcomes for Black, Latino and students experiencing poverty.
Postsecondary Success
Transforming colleges and universities to increase student success and make sure that race, ethnicity, and income are not predictors of that success.
Economic Mobility and Opportunity
Leveraging evidence and effective collaborations to increase mobility from poverty in the United States.
Pathways
Supporting students in navigating key transition points to ensure success in school and into their careers.
Latest News & Insights
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What Were Learning: Building Flexible Yet Robust Skills to Continuously Improve
Continuous Improvement (CI), simply put, is the unrelenting efforts of everyone involved in education- teachers, school staff, students, caregivers, administrators, researchers - to make changes that will lead to better outcomes.
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All Students Deserve Enriching, Authentic Relationships
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Angela Jones Selected as New Director of Washington State Initiative
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What We're Learning: How to Make a Data tool Accessible and Impactful
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Four Ways K-12 and Higher Education can Collaborate on Pandemic Recovery
Real collaboration drives real change.
Discover Our P-16 Framework
Our P-16 Framework explores how, when, and why students gain and lose momentum across their educational journey—from pre-kindergarten through college and beyond.
Our Work in North America
The North America team focuses on securing funding and improving the effectiveness of policy and advocacy efforts in the United States and Canada to reduce inequity and ensure that all lives have equal value.