Public Policy

Targeted Support Is a Must to Rekindle Latinx College Completion Rates

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted an upward trend of Latinx students enrolling in and graduating from college. Experts are working to create programming that helps ensure Latinx students aren't left behind.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

7 Tips for Submitting a Strong PSLF Waiver Application

Teachers and other public service workers have until Oct. 31 to apply for the limited-time PSLF waiver and receive retroactive credit for past student loan payments.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

The Future of Policy & Education in the Black Community

The TFA Editorial Team

Our Kids Deserve the Honest Truth About U.S. History

On Juneteenth and throughout the year, it’s essential to teach about race and American history authentically and without restrictions.

Alejandro Diasgranados

Elementary School Teacher & 2021 D.C. Teacher of the Year

Want to Support Children? Let Them Play

Legislation that aims to prohibit transgender students from playing on athletic teams that align with their gender identity runs counter to the spirit of sports: to just let children play.

Maya Reddy

Law Student, LGBTQ+ Athlete Activist

3 Policy Recommendations to Safeguard Students’ Mental Health

Ideas for how the new education administration can address alarming trends in students' mental health in the wake of the pandemic.

Samantha Pratt

CEO and Founder, KlickEngage

The Fire This Time: Educational Setbacks Could Cost Kids Their Future

We need nuanced policy solutions to address disproportionate learning loss in communities of color.

Manny Lamarre

The Future of Education Under the Biden Administration

What can we expect from President Biden’s education plan? Three education policy experts give us a glimpse of what our education system could look like under Biden administration.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

How the Biden Team Is Planning Its Pivot on Education

Educational equity policy experts share their predictions and concerns about how the current national crises could affect the Biden administration’s plans for education.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Our Leaders Must Reflect the Communities They Serve

The head of TFA's Latinx Community Alliances shares what he learned from his campaign for local office and the importance of representation for all constituents.

Candelario Cervantez