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It's time we build a revolutionary new education system. One that's as diverse as the kids it's designed to serve.
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yes. every kid. is a leading advocacy team with a families-first approach to transform America’s education policy landscape.
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"Even though no child should be denied opportunities because of their address, and de facto their family’s wealth, there are 24 states that criminalize families for enrolling their children in public schools that are outside of their assigned attendance zones." Erica L. Jedynak, chief operating officer, yes. every kid., and Derrell Bradford, president, 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now, recently wrote about the importance of ensuring that public schools are truly public in RealClearEducation, and why the #NoMoreLines Coalition is working to eliminate discriminatory public school boundary lines in every state by 2030. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPTMK-n6
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#NoMoreLines is the simple idea that every child should be empowered to attend the public school that is best for them. Only some families in some states have this power today, but public schools should be "Available To All."
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In a recent op-ed to @realcleareducation, Erica L. Jedynak, chief operating officer, yes. every kid., outlined how families in states like New Jersey would benefit from #NoMoreLines policies. "Every state should finally give every student equal access to quality public education." https://bit.ly/3RATHDz #nj #BrownvBoard
How States Like New Jersey Can Finally End School Segregation
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Halli Faulkner, YES senior legislative drafter and author of our No More Lines report, shared her perspective on the immense public support we have seen for empowering every kid with access to every public school in their state. #nomorelines Find out more about No More Lines - the idea that every kid should be empowered to attend the public school that is best for them: https://bit.ly/4ctLLfV Read more on the poll from YESF and YouGov: https://bit.ly/4cBizDC
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🚢 A rising tide lifts all boats. By empowering all families with equal public school access, we can raise the tide for everyone. #NoMoreLines
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This year, the Yes Foundation implementation team worked with the Wyoming Department of Education on developing and rolling out their new education savings account program. Click below to learn more on how we work with state agencies to help them best meet the needs of families in their state. https://bit.ly/4cfNmWI
How Yes Foundation is helping Wyoming build a new education savings account program - yes. every kid. foundation.
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In "Education Freedom: A Path to Upward Mobility," included in the new report from Archbridge Institute, YES COO Erica L. Jedynak discusses how mechanisms that allow direct-to-family funding and opening up public school access empower children with educational experiences that can set them up for success in life. The report also includes a legislative guide from “Education Tax Credits: Restoring Trust in Families,” a report authored by YES Senior Legislative Analyst Lily Landry. Read more below 📎
The Archbridge Institute has published a new state policy agenda focused on social mobility. The report features eight essays on policies to empower upward mobility throughout the lifecycle. Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/gnwpEPJX We are incredibly grateful to the authors who contributed to this project and Utah Governor Spencer Cox for writing the foreword. Here is a list of each essay and contributor: ◾ Starting with a Strong Foundation: Reducing Marriage Penalties to Put Children First | By Willis Krumholz, Archbridge Institute ◾ Unlocking the Power of Play: Soft Skills and the Future of Work | By Ben Wilterdink, State Policy Network ◾ Education Freedom: A Path to Upward Mobility | By Erica L. Jedynak, yes. every kid. ◾ Setting People Up for Career Success: Youth Employment and Early Work Experience | By Ben Wilterdink, State Policy Network ◾ Easing Paths to Employment: Removing Occupational Licensing Barriers | By Conor Norris and Edward Timmons, The Knee Center ◾ The Independent Workforce: Legalizing Access to Flexible Benefits | By Liya Palagashvili, Mercatus Center at George Mason University ◾ Standing Up for Small Businesses: The Home-Based Business Fairness Act | By Heather Curry, Goldwater Institute ◾ Lifting the “Paper Wall”: Legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units for Housing Affordability | By Emily Hamilton, Mercatus Center at George Mason University And the policy teams at Let Grow, yes. every kid., Foundation for Government Accountability, Goldwater Institute, and American Legislative Exchange Council. #StatePolicy #Policy #PolicyAgenda #Policies #SocialMobility #UpwardMobility #EconomicMobility #AmericanDream
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Effectively and authentically communicating about how families can find and use an education savings account (ESA) can ensure they are truly empowered to meet their kids' unique educational needs. Read more in chapter 2 of the yes. every kid. foundation. ESA Implementation Roadmap. #ESARoadmap 🛣️ 🚛 ✅ https://bit.ly/3VR9Fw7
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What is #NoMoreLines? It is the simple idea that every child should be empowered to attend the public school that is best for them.