Pathway 2 Tomorrow: Local Visions for America’s Future (P2T)

Overview

<p>Pathway2Tomorrow is soliciting proposals to develop policy papers that will be grouped into a solutions catalog for education leaders. There are three “thought starters” (pasted below), but they are not limitations for submission. There is no funding offered, with the exception of a possible $15,000 stipend when a final policy paper is submitted and a vague description of resources to support policy paper development. The organization also describes a second phase to provide support to implement these policies, but lacks enough detail to draw any conclusions about what that means.</p> <p>Proposals are limited to 3 pages and due August 31. There is an informational webinar available (20+ minutes). Evaluation of proposals will focus on five criteria: evidence of need; research-informed; innovation; implementation; and outcomes/results. Individuals can submit up to two proposals; organizations can submit up to eight. If anyone is interested in developing a paper, I will contact OKED to ensure there are no known issues with the number of submissions. </p> <p>Please let us know if you need additional information. </p> <p>Thank you,<br>Sarah</p> <p>• Thought Starter 1<br>Over the past two decades, America’s public schools have improved – but there is still significant improvement to be made. What is the most important missing ingredient(s), policy lever, or institutional change which would fuel faster and broader growth? And what changes would be required at the state, local or even national level to enable such growth?<br>• Thought Starter 2<br>Some might argue that, to work more effectively for the broad range of students that we serve, public school systems need to be redesigned. What would “redesigned” systems look like? What would they include – or exclude – from the current model? What would be necessary to put the new systems in place?<br>• Thought Starter 3<br>What is needed to fuel transformation in our high schools and beyond? How can states ensure secondary and post-secondary education are cohesive and responsive to workforce needs? What policy or institutional changes would help students be better prepared for college and work?</p>