Educating All Learners Alliance

How can school leaders move beyond traditional instruction to truly center the needs of every student? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with two visionary principals from San Diego who are doing exactly that: Andrea Pino Antl from Creative Performing and Media Arts and Jennifer Chien from Casita Center for Technology, Science, and Math. Listen to Andrea and Jennifer as they talk about what it means to shift school culture through dismantling fixed mindsets around math, implementing practical tools that support students who learn differently, and foster a true culture of belonging. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/evDcCC2d

While AI-driven learning and hybrid classrooms offer incredible new possibilities, they also pose an immediate risk of further excluding millions of students – particularly those with disabilities. If you missed the live conversation earlier this week, you can now catch the full replay of New America and CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)’s webinar, Wired for Equity: Bridging the Disability Gap in Classrooms. Our CEO Erin Mote joined an incredible panel of students, educators, and policy experts to discuss scaling accessibility through emerging AI tools. The conversation breaks down how Universal Design for Learning (UDL), federal policy shifts, and intentional curriculum design must work together to meet the needs of all learners from K-12 to higher education. Panelists included: Anna Fedewa, Camila Franco, Christopher Bugaj, Elwin Rivera, Michelle Soriano, Ed.M., CPACC, and Saran Tugsjargal Watch the full recording: https://lnkd.in/eRszc9Yd #EducationEquity #Accessibility #UDL #AIinEducation #K12 #InnovateEDU #NewAmerica #SpecialEducation

Do you know an individual or organization that is changing the face of K-12 education? Nominate them for the FullScale Symposium 2026 Awards! The FullScale Symposium 2026 Awards is a new opportunity to celebrate individuals and organizations whose work is advancing more personalized, competency-based, and whole-child approaches to education. Across five categories, the program honors the full ecosystem of innovators making a change in the field of education transformation: those working directly with students, building networks and coalitions, shaping policy and systems, and generating evidence and research that moves the field forward. Submit your nomination by June 11th: https://lnkd.in/gEuDVGZg

Looking for actionable strategies to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs? We've built a video resource hub dedicated to closing the gap for learners with disabilities. Every subscriber on our YouTube helps us amplify these voices, getting these resources into the hands of more educators. From tech tips to inclusive pedagogy, we're sharing the tools you need to ensure every learner thrives. Join our community of subscribers on YouTube and never miss a resource: https://lnkd.in/gX5xzp27

How can we reimagine computer science education when the community takes the lead? Join the Educating All Learners Alliance on June 2nd at 1pm ET for a conversation with Code In Motion by SPARKS, a project born out of EALA’s 2025 Community of Action. Code in Motion is dedicated to bringing computer science to elementary students experiencing homelessness. We will hear directly from the leaders and coaches share how mobile, relational practices can expand access to technology for students in out-of-school settings and honor the experiences of students facing housing insecurity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdugeYju

This Memorial Day, we honor those who lost their lives while serving and share our deep gratitude for military members and their families. Military-connected students move frequently, often navigating new schools and curricula every few years. This makes it essential for our educational systems to be flexible and supportive, ensuring these students don't face barriers to their learning journey as they transition between districts. We are committed to building the systems these families need to succeed, no matter where their service takes them. Happy Memorial day! #MemorialDay #MilitaryFamilies #InnovateEDU #Community #HonorAndRemember

Stronger principals lead to stronger student outcomes. Join The Pathways Alliance on May 19th at 12pm ET with partners from Prepared To Teach, EDHUBNY, and Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative, for a discussion on the mechanics of building and scaling high quality leadership pathways. Grounded in examples from the Pathways Alliance Principal Apprenticeship Technical Assistance Cohort, this webinar will focus on practical implementation strategies. Whether you are a state leader, district administrator, or intermediary, this session is designed to give a clearer, more practical starting point for building high-quality, sustainable Principal Apprenticeship Programs. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbf73YkU

1 in 8 students experience some level of hearing loss. During Better Hearing & Speech Month, we recognize how accessibility fuels communication and learning. For many students, accessing a lesson depends on clear audio, speech support, or assistive technology. When we build educational tools with these needs in mind, we guarantee that every student can participate and be heard. We are grateful for the educators and specialists working to break down learning barriers. Let’s continue building systems that prioritize clear, accessible learning for all. #DigitalAccessibility #InnovateEDU #EdTech #HearingLoss

Effective AI governance in education requires teams that are genuinely equipped to proactively lead. Our partners at EDSAFE AI Alliance just released a new resource: Policy Essentials: Building the SAFE Infrastructure for AI in Education. This self-paced course equips district and state leadership teams with the frameworks, knowledge, and capacity to govern AI with clarity and purpose. Organizations that complete the curriculum are eligible to apply for a portion of the $250,000 AI Spark Fund, a grant program that connects leadership teams with expert partners to support the implementation of SAFE-aligned policies and practices. If your district or organization wants to build knowledge and capacity around effective AI governance, this should be the starting point. Begin your first module: https://lnkd.in/exgkcwWg Learn about the Spark Fund: https://lnkd.in/giQypJY8 #AIinEdu #AIPolicy #EdLeadership #SAFEFramework #PolicyEssentialsCourse

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for our briefing ensuring that as AI policy continues to take shape, students with disabilities aren't left behind. If you missed it or want to take a look at the highlights, the webinar recording is now available: https://lnkd.in/gHuX7S7p Beyond the recording, we urge you to take a look at the core of our discussion: "Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy." It’s a roadmap for moving from reactive compliance to proactive, inclusive design. https://lnkd.in/gs3A5KTZ