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Dual enrollment is one of the most effective ways to help more students succeed in college, but access remains uneven across the country.

Our latest report, The Case for Federal Investment in Dual Enrollment, by All4Ed’s Rebeca Shackleford, examines how a targeted federal investment could expand equitable access, reduce college costs, strengthen career pathways, and improve postsecondary outcomes for millions of students.

The report recommends:

✔️ Formula grants to states
✔️ Competitive grants for high-need communities
✔️ Better credit transfer policies
✔️ Stronger student advising and counseling
✔️ Greater accountability and equity

Every student should have the opportunity to earn college credit before graduating high school, regardless of their ZIP code.

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What’s at stake in proposed changes to federal education grant rules?

Stability, transparency, equity, & expanded authority over funding decisions.

All4Ed & other advocacy organizations are calling on the Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to EDGAR.

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All4Ed and Education Advocacy Organizations Urge Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Grant Regulations | All4Ed Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026Contact: Enrique A. ChaurandEmail: [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — All4Ed and a coalition of education advocacy organizations and civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to the Education Depar...

The U.S. Department of Education submitted a proposal to change the regulations governing how it administers grants.

These proposed changes would make federal education funding less predictable, less transparent, and more vulnerable to political influence.

We submitted a letter, along with a coalition of education advocates and civil rights organizations, requesting that the U.S. Department of Education withdraw its proposed changes to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4j2C7Vu

All4Ed and Education Advocacy Organizations Urge Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Grant Regulations | All4Ed Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026Contact: Enrique A. ChaurandEmail: [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — All4Ed and a coalition of education advocacy organizations and civil rights organizations are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw proposed changes to the Education Depar...

What can a former river guide, racehorse EMT, and national education leader teach us about the purpose of education?

In the first episode of Worth Learning — a new conversation series from Luminary Labs and America Succeeds — All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd, joins hosts Harrison Diskin, and Michael Crawford, to reflect on her unconventional career, why education should prepare students for more than jobs, and the two values she believes should be at the heart of education: self-determination and interdependence.

Listen to the conversation and subscribe to Worth Learning: worthlearning.substack.com

There are more than 1.85 million credentials available in the U.S.

But here’s the real question: how many actually lead somewhere?

Too often, learners are earning credentials that don’t transfer, don’t stack, and don’t connect to real opportunities. That’s not progress—it’s confusion.

Our latest blog explores why it’s time to move beyond “credential chaos” and design systems that prioritize value, alignment, and equity.

Because credentials should open doors—not create dead ends. Link to the new blog in the comment section below!

What happens when a policy aimed at undocumented students creates barriers for children in foster care?

That’s the question at the heart of the second blog in our Ripple Effect series.

A child entering foster care may arrive at a new school with little more than the belongings they can carry. Their birth certificate or other vital records may be inaccessible, held by a previous guardian, or tied up in court files.

Federal law recognizes that children in foster care need to be able to enroll quickly when placements change. But proposals requiring students to provide proof of citizenship or lawful status could create new conflicts and administrative barriers.

The result? A policy intended to target one population could disrupt stability for another.

Read Senior Manager Jazmin Flores Peña's “When Documentation Mandates Collide with Foster Youth Rights” to learn more about how immigration-related education policies can have ripple effects across entire school communities.

All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd is joining the Main Stage at 's 2026 Symposium for More Than the Sum of Our Parts!

Learn more about shaping K–12 education & how we can work together to advance educational opportunities for every learner.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4dR58lJ