Improving education for all, together

Portland, Oregon
Joined December 2009
Alternative high schools make up about 4% of U.S. schools. Yet in 2021–22, they accounted for 14% of school closures. Education Northwest’s researchers share four steps states can take to measure what matters, with examples from states already doing it. bit.ly/3WuCvVz
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ICYMI: What does success look like for students furthest from educational opportunity? Our #AlternativeEducation webinar explores the policies, funding, partnerships, and supports behind strong career-connected learning. Watch: aepn.ednw.org/webinars/
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New EDNW study examines #CTE access, participation & outcomes in Washington using 10+ years of data on 750k+ students. Findings show where access is uneven—and how deeper CTE pathway participation links to stronger postsecondary & workforce outcomes. 📄 bit.ly/3NmryB7
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Grateful to our Alternative Education Policy Network partners and everyone who joined our #NAEA session on career-connected learning. Great discussion about what’s possible when students have pathways connecting learning, work, and future opportunity. aepn.ednw.org
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How do you build a statewide plan that belongs to the community? Oregon listened to 400+ families, educators & community members. Researcher Manuel Vazquez Cano explains why #CommunityVoice belongs at the center of systems change. #Partnership bit.ly/4im1jYo
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Alternative high schools make up about 4% of U.S. schools. Yet in 2021–22, they accounted for 14% of school closures. Education Northwest’s researchers share four steps states can take to measure what matters, with examples from states already doing it. bit.ly/3WuCvVz
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Grateful to our Alternative Education Policy Network partners and everyone who joined our #NAEA session on career-connected learning. Great discussion about what’s possible when students have pathways connecting learning, work, and future opportunity. aepn.ednw.org
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How do you build a statewide plan that belongs to the community? Oregon listened to 400+ families, educators & community members. Researcher Manuel Vazquez Cano explains why #CommunityVoice belongs at the center of systems change. #Partnership bit.ly/4im1jYo
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Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
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Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
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Attending #SREE2026? Join Education Northwest's Leanne Davis tomorrow when she shares her research on civic engagement in postsecondary education, such as which skills are being taught, how they vary by sector, and what the evidence shows. sree.org/2026-program @sreesociety
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Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
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Conflict brings an opportunity for growth and learning. When we embrace tension, we can uncover new perspectives, ideas, and strategies for better serving students, educators, and communities. bit.ly/4zWwmRu
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