Walking In Anyway: My First Day as a District Student Leader
As I drove to my first day of training for the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, my hands were definitely tighter on the steering wheel than usual. I was nervous in…
A Day of Joy: Celebrating Student Leadership
On March 13, 2026, the Alliance for Public Schools was proud to host another GradNation Community Summit—and once again, it delivered exactly what we hope for every year: a day…
Feeling Lucky at 13
The Alliance for Public Schools has officially entered its teen years! As we celebrate the completions of our 13th year of supporting public education stakeholders with programs, resources, and advocacy,…
Investing in Full-Service Community Schools: A Pathway to Student Success
Few programs have proven as successful as the Full Service Community Schools Program at providing holistic support to students and their families to increase positive academic outcomes. The Coalition for…
Graduation Season: The Transformative Power of a High School Diploma
It’s graduation season- that time of year when families gather to celebrate the academic accomplishments and the rite of passage of achieving a major milestone. However, high school graduation is…
The Vital Role of School Nurses: Bridging Health and Education
School nurses play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of students, staff, and the entire school community yet, Florida faces a critical shortage. Sunday, May 12th is Nurses’ Day…
The promise of a better FAFSA leaves students in the lurch
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a lifeline for college-bound students seeking financial assistance, has recently undergone an overall. When the Department of Education first announced the “Better FAFSA”—a…
Teacher Appreciation Week: Why they need more than just our thanks
Next week, May 6th through May 24th, is Teacher Appreciation Week. This is the annual week where we honor the professional educators who ignite curiosity, instill a love of learning,…
School leaders and students partner for success
In January, the Alliance for Public Schools collaborated with Superintendent Van Ayres to launch the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) in Hillsborough County Public Schools. The SSAC model represents a…
What is the Science of Reading?
How we teach reading has become the latest debate in education. On one side are the proponents of the “science of reading” movement, a phonics- and cognitive-based instructional method. The…