“By linking school district, community and corporate voices in a non-partisan way, CTAC’s National Urban Reform Network got the attention of Congress and had a substantial impact on federal policy.”
—William Eglinton, Chief Operating Officer, Public Service Company of New Mexico (former) |
Results:
- All major positions which the Network spearheaded were included in the ESEA reauthorization.
- The Network’s testimony was highlighted on the first page of the Congressional record as critical to the final legislation.
- The Network testified for both political parties, and in both Houses of Congress, on the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act—an unparalleled opportunity to inform salient education legislation.
Partners:
School districts and communities of: Akron, Albuquerque, Allentown, Cleveland, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Jackson, Jefferson County (Louisville), Long Beach, Newark, Palm Beach, Sacramento, Salem-Keizer, Salt Lake City, and Savannah