PIE Network

Education can—and should be—transformative. PIE Network connects, strengthens & catalyzes the work of advocates across communities, states, & ideological lines.

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That’s a wrap on PIE in the Chi! PIE Network Summit 2026 was a well-timed chance to reconnect, recharge, and sharpen strategies before a season of transitions in states and communities across the country. We’re cheering on PIE Network members as they head home to turn discussions into action. #PIEsummit26

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Congratulations to the 2026 Eddies Winners! Learn more about their policy and advocacy work and all the nominees and finalists: https://t.co/SOY9N1Sd6x #PIEsummit26

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Da Bears. Da Bean. Da Bulls. PIE Network members are in Chicago for three days of candor, connection, and strategy with advocates from across the country. #PIESummit26

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23 leaders. National, state, and local. Different backgrounds, different politics, different strategies — one shared goal: leading change for students in a complicated landscape. Learn more about the leaders in PIE Network Leadership Institute Cohort 11: https://t.co/K5p3QfqFVO

[Teach Plus Texas @teachplusTX]

🏆 We're honored to be finalists for the 2026
@PIENetwork Eddie Award for Best Defense, together with @Texas2036, @Commit2Dallas, @EdTrustTX,
@ExcelinEd, and Center for Strong Public Schools.

📥PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28! 👉🏾https://t.co/bkLOgQTODg

[NCTQ @NCTQ]

Exciting news: The Mass Reads Coalition is a finalist for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Game Changer Campaign of the Year! 🎉 NCTQ is proud to be part of this coalition, which advanced the Right to Read Act and won evidence-based literacy instruction for all MA students.

[NCTQ @NCTQ]

Since we published our report on paid parental leave for teachers, 14 states have introduced legislation and 5 have enacted new policies. 🎉 We're excited to share that this work is a finalist for @PIEnetwork's 2026 Eddie for Most Actionable Tools & Research!

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

NPU, EdAllies, Educators for Excellence, and Great MN Schools are
excited to share that we are finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Best Collaboration.Finalists in this category worked in coalition to achieve significant impact for students and families.

This policy ensures that MN students are guaranteed the right to a K-12 education regardless of their background and immigration status, codified into state law, with clear guardrails to ensure they can attend school safely, all while knowing that the privacy of their personal data is protected.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskHpxw

[Educators for Excellence (E4E) @Ed4Excellence]

E4E is proud to be a 2026 Eddies Awards finalist!

Learn more about our advocacy work alongside other education leaders 👇

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

NPU, All4Ed, Bipartisan Policy Center, CAP, Collaborative for Student Success, EdTrust, Educators for Excellence, MassPotential, NCLD, NCTQ, Teach Plus & The Center for Learner Equity are finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Best Collaboration for the READ Act.

This policy helps states and districts leverage federal dollars to advance and accelerate evidence-based policies, so that they can connect and scale state-by-state progress into a coordinated national strategy. Our policy and advocacy impacts 20 million students.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskGRHY

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

NPU, EdTrust and Educators for Excellence are excited to share that we are finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Best Defense. Finalists in this category strategically defended important policy, overcoming the odds to achieve wins for students.

This coalition helps the nearly 50 million public school students retain access to federally funded programs & protections, & a fully functioning Department of Education, so they can receive a fair, fully funded, & equitable public education free from political interference.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskHpxw

[Tequilla Brownie, Ed.D. @TequillaBrownie]

I'm so proud to see @TNTP and @SCORE_TN recognized as finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork's Eddie Award for Best Implementation for our work to strengthen literacy across #Tennessee! PIE Network members, you can cast your vote through August 28: https://t.co/2tSfWsXWu4

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

NPU, EdTrust, and All4Ed are excited to announce that we are finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Most Actionable Tools & Research. Finalists in this category developed resources, tools or solutions for state and local advocates across the Network.

This tool helps local advocates, parents and the media to understand the danger that their state’s assessment, accountability and/or funding waiver presents to holding all students to high standards & advancing equity.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskGRHY

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

NPU and Democrats for Education Reform are excited to announce that we are finalists for the 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddie for Most Actionable Tools & Research. Finalists in this category developed resources, tools or solutions for state and local advocates across the Network.

This research helps local and state policymakers to identify and implement evidence based teacher pay strategies so they can address resource inequities, teacher shortages, access to high-quality teachers and teacher attrition.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskHpxw

[National Parents Union @NationalParents]

We’re excited to announce that our very own Keri Rodrigues is a finalist for the 2026 Suzanne Kubach Network Weaver of the Year! Finalists in this category are local, state or national leaders who embody the “give and get” spirit of @PIEnetwork.

As NPU’s leader, Keri works tirelessly on campaigns that protect and advocate for the most vulnerable. Whether at the local or federal level, Keri has led NPU in partnerships with other organizations to leverage collective action.

PIE Network members, cast your vote through August 28. Learn more about this year’s dynamic nominees: https://t.co/epaiskGRHY

[The Mind Trust @TheMindTrust]

The Mind Trust, @IndianaStand, @INCharterInno, @ExcelinEd, and @i4qed are nominated for a 2026 @PIEnetwork Eddies Award: Game Changer Campaign of the Year recognizing our work on HEA 1423, which created the Indianapolis Public Education Alliance. More: https://t.co/eTJCW2llic

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This year’s Eddies nominees give you a window into the architecture of impactful advocacy. PIE Network members, voting is open now through August 28, check your inbox for a link to vote. Winners will be announced in Chicago at PIE Network Summit, September 30-October 2, 2026. Learn more about this year’s nominees: https://t.co/0A0N8xeIUz

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PIE Network’s annual Eddies awards celebrate dynamic education policy & advocacy for students. Network members, cast your vote through 8/28—check your inbox for a link to the ballot. Learn more: https://t.co/SOY9N1Sd6x

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Congratulations to our newest Leadership Institute Alumni! Cohort 10 wrapped their almost year-long experience this week. PIE Network members, check your inbox for details on how to apply for Cohort 11. Applications are due 8/7. Read more: https://t.co/omNRntQti2

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Applications for PIE Network’s Leadership Institute Cohort 11 are now open! Join leaders building skills to drive change in complex political climates. Network members, check your email for more details and to apply. Read more: https://t.co/omNRntQti2.