@EdProgress

Center For American Progress, K-12 Education Policy Team

 Washington D.C.
americanprogress.org/team/k-12-education-policy/
Joined June 2010
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@amprogOct 8
Congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act benefits the wealthy, while also putting students across America at risk.
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Paige Shoemaker DeMio@pbshoemakerSep 3
The impacts of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill are hitting school cafeterias, costing families $1k/child each year. I sat down with Juliana Kim to discuss just what this means for working families who are already facing an affordability crisis: npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-595…

As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk

Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.

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@amprogAug 26
When school lets out early for heat and kids are too young to stay home alone, parents have to take off work. That's real money quietly draining out of working households. Join us at HeatAgenda.US if you want to be a part of the solution.
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@amprogAug 26
Access to free school meals is essential to supporting their academic success. Yet, congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens to take free school meals away from many students and force families to spend $2,200 more per year to cover the costs. ampr.gs/4ymb2Ej
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@amprogAug 25
A hot classroom isn't just a rough afternoon. For high schoolers, overheated rooms lower test scores, which follow students into college and careers. We're letting extreme heat quietly tax our kids' futures. If your child’s school is too hot, share your story with #HeatAgenda.
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@amprogAug 25
As more school systems adopt student-based funding, early evidence shows that it successfully targets resources to students with greater needs and boosts academic achievement. americanprogress.org/article…

Weighted Student Funding: Successes and Challenges in the K-12 Education Landscape

As more school systems adopt student-based funding, early evidence shows that it successfully targets resources to students with greater needs and boosts academic achievement.

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@amprogAug 24
One in three schools aren't prepared for extreme heat this back-to-school season. We can solve this challenge together. Join us if you want to be a part of the solution: bit.ly/4xSs77A
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@amprogAug 13
Students and families will pay the price of the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to SNAP benefits. As schools lose eligibility, students will go hungry and families will shoulder an additional cost to already-strained budgets. American children deserve to learn free of hunger and financial burden.
An infographic on a bright blue background featuring bold white text reading, "As students head back to class, one school essential is at risk for millions of kids: school meals." Below the text is a school meal tray with illustrated food items (orange slices, peas, a glass of water, and a chicken nugget) fading away to symbolize scarcity.

ALT An infographic on a bright blue background featuring bold white text reading, "As students head back to class, one school essential is at risk for millions of kids: school meals." Below the text is a school meal tray with illustrated food items (orange slices, peas, a glass of water, and a chicken nugget) fading away to symbolize scarcity.

A graphic on a dark teal background featuring text about legislative cuts affecting school meals. Above the text, a child's hand reaches toward a bright red apple with a green leaf that is pixelating and dissolving into the background.

ALT A graphic on a dark teal background featuring text about legislative cuts affecting school meals. Above the text, a child's hand reaches toward a bright red apple with a green leaf that is pixelating and dissolving into the background.

An infographic detailing the financial impact on families losing free or reduced-price school meals. Text highlights that losing support will add costs for two children each year: $1,890 for school-offered meals or $2,214+ for packed meals, accompanied by graphics of an empty lunch tray and a paper lunch bag.

ALT An infographic detailing the financial impact on families losing free or reduced-price school meals. Text highlights that losing support will add costs for two children each year: $1,890 for school-offered meals or $2,214+ for packed meals, accompanied by graphics of an empty lunch tray and a paper lunch bag.

An infographic featuring an overturned light blue milk carton pouring white milk across the lower half of the graphic. Teal text over the milk reads: "Every student deserves the chance to learn without worrying about their next meal. Learn how the Big Beautiful Bill is affecting school nutrition programs at americanprogress.org."

ALT An infographic featuring an overturned light blue milk carton pouring white milk across the lower half of the graphic. Teal text over the milk reads: "Every student deserves the chance to learn without worrying about their next meal. Learn how the Big Beautiful Bill is affecting school nutrition programs at americanprogress.org."

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Paige Shoemaker DeMio@pbshoemakerJul 23
The impact of the Big "Beautiful" Bill is already hitting school cafeterias in Miami-Dade County. Thanks to SNAP and Medicaid cuts, kids will go hungry at home and school. More on the connection between OBBBA cuts and school meals here: americanprogress.org/article…

Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals

Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.

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Miami Herald
@MiamiHeraldJul 22
NEW: The Miami-Dade school board approved an item at its Wednesday meeting that would end universal free lunch for students who don’t qualify for free or reduced meals. miamiherald.com/news/local/e…

Free school lunches to end for thousands of Miami-Dade students. Here’s what to know

For four years, all public school lunches in Miami-Dade were free. Now, the full price will be $4.20 for non-free/reduced lunch students.

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Paige Shoemaker DeMio@pbshoemakerJul 23
1.5M children losing access to basic food access is unacceptable. These losses will only continue to grow and impact not just access to food at home but at school as well. More on the connection between SNAP cuts and school meals here: americanprogress.org/article…

Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals

Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.

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Center on Budget@CenterOnBudgetJul 21
Since July 2025, at least 1.5M kids have lost SNAP, in part due to the harmful Republican reconciliation law. This unfolding emergency will worsen without immediate congressional action to delay this cost shift. cbpp.org/blog/number-of-chil…

Number of Children Receiving SNAP Continues to Drop Under Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law

In the 19 states with publicly available data or that have shared unpublished data, the harmful Republican reconciliation law has taken SNAP food assistance away from more than 1 million children...

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CAP K-12 Education retweeted
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@thegrade_Jul 7
"A new CAP analysis estimates that families could be forced to spend an additional $1,900 to $2,200 per year to cover the cost of school meals." Fact Sheet: Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals americanprogress.org/article…

Fact Sheet: Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals

A new CAP analysis estimates that families could be forced to spend an additional $1,900 to $2,200 per year to cover the cost of school meals.

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@amprogJul 7
By making historic cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, congressional Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to eliminate free school meals for students. americanprogress.org/article…

Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals

Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.

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Paige Shoemaker DeMio@pbshoemakerJul 7
33.9 million public school students were eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals in 24/25 but thanks to the OBBBA, many are at risk of losing their eligibility. For a family with two kids, this means taking on roughly $2k per year to cover costs. americanprogress.org/article…

Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals

Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.

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@amprogApr 24
SAVE THE DATE: May 19 is the 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference! In this critical year, we're bringing together leaders to share their big ideas on economic policy, safeguarding national security, protecting our rights, and the future of our democracy. Watch this space for your link to register for the online event. 👀
The featured speakers include a group of prominent Governors, consisting of Gavin Newsom of California, Wes Moore of Maryland, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. They are joined by legislative leaders and Senators, including House Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Ruben Gallego of Arizona, and Andy Kim of New Jersey. Rounding out the currently announced list are Representative Robert Garcia of California, Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis, and journalist Ezra Klein, with more speakers expected to be added later.

ALT The featured speakers include a group of prominent Governors, consisting of Gavin Newsom of California, Wes Moore of Maryland, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. They are joined by legislative leaders and Senators, including House Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Ruben Gallego of Arizona, and Andy Kim of New Jersey. Rounding out the currently announced list are Representative Robert Garcia of California, Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis, and journalist Ezra Klein, with more speakers expected to be added later.

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@amprogApr 13
As enrollment in community college continues to grow, policymakers are considering how to support college affordability and workforce alignment. Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition on April 15th to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. ampr.gs/4stfcGi
An event flyer for a virtual briefing hosted by the Center for American Progress. Event Title: Virtual briefing: Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Description: Explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support student success. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET The flyer features headshots and professional titles for five individuals: Madison Weiss (Moderator): Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education, Center for American Progress. Jonathan Elkin (Panelist): Director of Government Relations, Association of Community College Trustees. Kathryn Gimborys (Panelist): Manager of Government Relations, American Association of Community College Colleges. Veronica Goodman (Panelist): Senior Director, Workforce Development Policy, Center for American Progress. Morgan Polk (Panelist): Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor, New America.

ALT An event flyer for a virtual briefing hosted by the Center for American Progress. Event Title: Virtual briefing: Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Description: Explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support student success. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET The flyer features headshots and professional titles for five individuals: Madison Weiss (Moderator): Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education, Center for American Progress. Jonathan Elkin (Panelist): Director of Government Relations, Association of Community College Trustees. Kathryn Gimborys (Panelist): Manager of Government Relations, American Association of Community College Colleges. Veronica Goodman (Panelist): Senior Director, Workforce Development Policy, Center for American Progress. Morgan Polk (Panelist): Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor, New America.

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@amprogMar 24
The Trump administration reportedly plans to request another $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. What could that much money buy in a year instead? - Cover 24.8M people on Medicaid - Feed school lunch to every child in the U.S. - House every person eligible for Section 8 housing - Cover child care for 13.2M children americanprogress.org/article…

By the End of the Week, the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Will Likely Have Cost $25 Billion

The administration reportedly plans to request another $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. What could that much money buy instead?

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@amprogFeb 25
The rise in cellphone use among kids is harming their learning and mental well-being—and some states are limiting or fully banning cellphone use in schools. 📵
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As student achievement declines, educators are calling out the impact of cellphones on student engagement & well-being. To address this issue, federal, state, & local lawmakers must work together to develop student-centered policies. @EdProgress americanprogress.org/article…

10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools

As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.

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The 74
@The74Jan 9
Opinion: Breaking up the U.S. Department of Education will hurt the most vulnerable students first. Read more here: buff.ly/tHXy9b8
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Poor working conditions, lack of support, and low pay—all reasons some early career educators decide to leave the field. Review the full results of @EdProgress’ survey: americanprogress.org/article…
A data graphic from CAP featuring a large pie chart where 70% of the area is highlighted in salmon-red. Text at the top states, "Nearly 70% of teachers in our survey said they either have considered leaving or already left the classroom". Icons above the chart represent reasons for leaving: "Poor working conditions" (illustrated by a stressed person), "Lack of support" (illustrated by a person looking at a document), and "Low pay" (illustrated by a dollar sign coin).

ALT A data graphic from CAP featuring a large pie chart where 70% of the area is highlighted in salmon-red. Text at the top states, "Nearly 70% of teachers in our survey said they either have considered leaving or already left the classroom". Icons above the chart represent reasons for leaving: "Poor working conditions" (illustrated by a stressed person), "Lack of support" (illustrated by a person looking at a document), and "Low pay" (illustrated by a dollar sign coin).

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