Bellwether

A national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives.

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How do you measure student success when #AI is in the mix?

"Ask a Psychometrician" returns June 10 — a live conversation with Bellwether's @arotherham & Michelle Croft on AI and student assessment.

Drop your questions in the comments. We'll bring them in.

Register here: https://t.co/QJssphOyb6

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@art_burke @The74 Couldn't agree more!

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Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/qKPtHZgyV8

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If your district is facing school closures, stop and watch this. Words of wisdom from a superintendent who has been through it. His closing line is one worth writing down.

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Dr. Sonja Santelises, longtime CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, sat down for a frank and memorable exit conversation with Bellwether co-founder Andrew Rotherham, reflecting on her 10-year tenure leading the system https://t.co/IaJEomqfQE

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How do we use AI to boost student learning in ways that protect and preserve productive struggle?

Bellwether's Marissa Mission moderated a timely discussion at the @NSSAccelerator conference, with actionable tips for districts and classrooms.

▶️ Watch the full panel here: https://t.co/23GMlAvjZ5

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This month's work is about who gets access: to school, to strong instruction, and to a sustainable path forward.

These questions don't have easy answers — that's why we work through them with education leaders every day.

More in our monthly newsletter 👇
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"I'm not listening to the critics. I'm listening to the parents." - @patbrantley, CEO of @FriendshipSchools.

🎙️ Don't miss the latest LIVE WonkyFolk episode from @CharterFolk with @arotherham and Jed Wallace.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/MXs4P8FcCX

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Explore our interactive 50-state-review: https://t.co/R4ArjZ2L0J

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There's a lot of legislation related to Plyler v. Doe and immigrant students' access to education moving through state legislatures right now.

Bellwether tracked all of it: all 50 states, every governor's 2026 State of the State address, and the research on what school access means for students and communities.

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No one goes into district leadership to close a school. But that's the reality facing districts across the country right now.

TODAY we're live on LinkedIn with leaders who've been through it and have lessons to share.

Join here at 12 p.m. ET → https://t.co/a7V90jZTgW

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Check out Kerry's latest episode of the LiberatED Podcast, featuring @bellwetherorg ! #LiberatED #education #podcast

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The landmark Supreme Court ruling Plyler v. Doe that guarantees undocumented children access to public school is increasingly under threat. What would it actually mean to overturn it?

We dug into the research alongside the legislative landscape. Learn more: https://t.co/xjLgFe6oWG

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AI hype ≠ student impact.

TODAY at 12pm ET: Bellwether's @Andy Rotherham moderates a panel cutting through the #edtech evidence gap, and why many #AI edtech tools fail to move the needle.

Join the live conversation with @HelloEedi Labs TODAY at 12pm ET. Register here: https://t.co/UFlZXxIKgA

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School closures are one of the hardest decisions a district can make—and the stakes are high.

We're hosting a LinkedIn Live with district leaders and researchers who've navigated this firsthand, drawing on experiences across CO, OH, PA & TX.

Join us on May 28 at 12pm ET → https://t.co/IRU7U8C3IT

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🚨 DC! Join us TOMORROW, May 19, for a live WonkyFolk with Patricia Brantley at @FriendshipPCS! 🎙️

Meet Jed & @arotherham from @bellwetherorg.

🕒 3:30p Reception | 4p Show | 5:30p Chat
📍 Armstrong Auditorium

RSVP: https://t.co/IGKVJdCVdy

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One California district needs $500K to finish the school year. A rural Wisconsin district serving 300 kids faces $33K more than budgeted.

This is the second major diesel shock in four years, and districts have fewer reserves than ever.

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Sustainable school growth isn't one big decision. It's dozens of smaller ones, and whether they add up.

Our latest blog highlights three case studies on how we partner with charter schools and networks to align program, finance, and governance before expansion.

Read more: https://t.co/o1fOlF4OIn