Education Recommendations for the New Administration

PRESIDENTIAL MEMO

Supporting Students,
Advancing Our Future

Publication

November 22, 2024

Topics: Assessment and Accountability, State and Federal Policy, Student-centered Learning

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Recommendations for the new administration in four key areas
Action items for next 100 days
Long-term action items

In an era marked by rapid technological progress and evolving economic demands, our education systems must adapt to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. Change is necessary not only for academic success, but also to ensure students are able to navigate a complex and competitive world.

To drive meaningful change, we must encourage strategic collaboration among the federal government and state and local actors. This memorandum for the incoming Trump Administration outlines four key areas where immediate and long-term change is needed:

K-12 assessment and accountability systems
High school transformation
Educator recruitment and retention
Federal research agenda

An emphasis on each of these areas would ensure a more holistic and personalized educational experience for all students, better preparing them for success in an ever-evolving world.

Read the memo KnowledgeWorks shared with the Trump Administration on how we can improve student-centered learning opportunities for all learners.