Education Redefined

Chronic absenteeism continues to be one of the most alarming trends in U.S. education. Federal data shows that 31% of students were chronically absent during the 2021–22 school year, and while the rate improved slightly to 28% in 2022–23, the number remains more than double pre-pandemic levels. Approximately 14.7 million students nationwide are missing at least 10% of the school year—time that directly affects learning, graduation rates, and long-term outcomes. States are res

Across the country, the conversation about school funding equity is intensifying. In 2023, the U.S. spent approximately $947 billion on public K–12 education, with state and local governments contributing the majority. Federal dollars made up only about 13–14% of overall funding, and nearly 90% of that federal money was distributed through formula grants. Because most funding still depends on state formulas and local property taxes, many districts with weaker tax bases contin

Education policymakers working to address the impacts of growing economic and racial inequality on students often look to community schools as an effective approach for supporting students and their families in communities facing concentrated poverty. Research synthesizing findings from 143 rigorous studies finds that community schools can improve outcomes for all students, especially those facing lack of access to high-quality schools and out-of-school barriers to learning.