Learning First Alliance

The Learning First Alliance is a permanent partnership of 18 leading education associations with more than 10 million members dedicated to improving student learning in America's public schools. We share examples of success, encourage collaboration at every level, and work toward the continual and long-term improvement of public education based on solid research.

Public education is vital to America's democratic future and economic well-being
American public education must be strengthened to educate more children to higher levels than ever before in our history. Every child must have access to a public school that prepares students to participate in our democracy, as well as to lead satisfying and productive lives.
As those with the most significant roles in carrying out public education, LFA members can provide visionary leadership to shape its future.

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3/20/09: Public Education Leaders Come Together Around Stronger Community Connections

On March 5, The Learning First Alliance, which sponsors Public School Insights, held its second Summit for Public Education. We focused on "Community Connections," and over 200 education leaders from across the country met to learn about ways to foster collaborations that increase student success. When schools, professionals, parents, community leaders, and partners from different sectors work together, we can develop the comprehensive supports today's students need. Read More....

1/13/09: Inauguration Resources and Reflections

The upcoming presidential inauguration offers schools and students an apt occasion to reflect on citizenship, the presidency, the nation's past and our collective future. Public School Insights has assembled resources to help educators and families take advantage of this historic moment.

12/30/08: Civic Education and the Presidential Inauguration

The presidential inauguration presents a unique “teachable moment.” Public School Insights has gathered new resources your school, district or community can use to take advantage of this historic occasion!

12/19/08: Public School Insights brings you:

A reflection on public schools, religious holidays and the First Amendment;
A bracing December gust of economic reality; and
A preview of what's coming early in the New Year.

10/13/08: A New Federal Role in K-12

The Learning First Alliance has released a new document outlining principles for a more constructive federal role in K-12 education.

Transforming the Federal Role in America's Public Schools offers a framework to help a new president, administration, and Congress align federal policies with the needs of America's more than 50 million public school students.”