The Economic Policy Institute has assembled a group of leaders with diverse religious and political affiliations, and experts in the fields of education, social welfare, health, housing, and civil rights. These leaders formed a statement that “examines areas that research shows must be addressed if we are to keep our promises to all of America’s children.”

The Broader, Bolder Approach to Education is the product of deliberation by leaders with diverse religious and political affiliations, and experts in the fields of education, social welfare, health, housing, and civil rights. The statement examines areas that research shows must be addressed if we are to keep our promises to all of America’s children.

More than a half century of research has documented a powerful association between social and economic disadvantage and low student achievement. Weakening that association is the fundamental challenge facing America’s education policymakers.

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I’m glad that other organizations besides the government are beginning to recognize that our system is breaking and needs fixing. It’s an interesting read, so go check it out.

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