Where Do Children Stand?Today, for the first time in our nation's history, the next generation will likely fare worse than their parents - unless we intervene. Global competition and automation have led to the loss of tens of millions of U.S. jobs in the past generation. For children to succeed in today's fast changing world, we must equip them to be proficient in core academic subjects, effective communicators and team players, and capable of learning quickly. View indicators of investment in education and student achievement for Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. Our MissionStand for Children’s mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive.
| Congratulations, Massachusetts!
Another state where Stand has an affiliate has won federal grant funding in the Race to the Top! The Department of Education awarded $250 million from this competitive, innovative grant program to help Massachusetts implement critical improvements that will enhance student outcomes. Learn more.
Use Your Vote to Stand for Education Champions
In Arizona, we asked the candidates where they stood on key education issues and compiled their responses in the Arizona Election Connection. In Washington, Stand’s membership has issued endorsements in several dozen key races, and profiles a list of education champions at the Washington Election Connection. Stay tuned for more voter information from our other state affiliates!
Four Stand States Finalists in Race to the Top
We are thrilled to share the good news that three of Stand for Children’s current affiliate states, Arizona, Colorado, and Massachusetts, as well as the site of our next affiliate, Illinois, have just been announced as finalists in the second round of the Department of Education’s innovative Race to the Top grant program. Congratulations to all of the leaders and advocates in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Massachusetts for their role in this tremendous accomplishment! Follow us on Facebook for all the breaking Race to the Top news.
| 
| Children need you to stand for them – take action today!
| 
 | 
|
|