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We're hiring! yes. every kid. is seeking a communications manager to lead day-to-day communications execution and ensure consistent, high-quality storytelling across platforms in support of our advocacy and public affairs priorities. The ideal candidate is a strong operator with excellent writing and editorial skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating closely with public affairs, research, and external partners. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUkhiqwu

yes. every kid. foundation is hiring a Senior Manager, Implementation to lead day-to-day execution of the organization’s federal and state-based implementation priorities and related initiatives, working directly with organization leaders, administrators, partners, and internal teams to translate policy into action. This role will help translate policy into practice by developing tools, solving operational challenges, and supporting programs that are simple, accessible, and effective for families. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g86iC8fB

We're hiring! yes. every kid. is searching for a public affairs manager who will proactively identify and execute opportunities to elevate our mission through content development, polling insights, external communications, and special projects. This is an ideal role for a public affairs or research professional passionate about education policy, policy communications, and strategic messaging in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzwA9-Xx

Meaghan O'Brien and Alexandria Tapia, MPS have joined our government affairs team! They bring deep experience in state-level policy and will help us continue partnering with policymakers to keep families at the center of education decision-making. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbn4e2RN

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring all families more joy and confidence in their child's educational journey.

The Customization Gap is an Opportunity 🎁 Americans believe children have different needs and that education should reflect those differences. Nearly three-quarters say families should be able to customize an education to meet a child’s needs. Yet only a small minority believe today’s K-12 system allows for that level of customization. Parents experience this gap directly. They know what their child needs and see rigid, unresponsive systems standing in the way. This flexibility gap is not just a critique of the status quo. It is an opening. Policymakers who lean into customization, choice, and portability are responding to a widely felt problem, not pushing a fringe agenda. Read the full analysis of the education freedom landscape: https://lnkd.in/eCNpDtUf

Voters say they are more likely to reward lawmakers who back family-first education policies and more likely to be disappointed when lawmakers block reform. In this environment, supporting education freedom is politically reinforcing, while opposition increasingly carries risk. The political takeaway is straightforward: supporting family-first education policies is not a liability. Voters say they will reward it, and failing to respond to those expectations poses a real political risk. https://lnkd.in/eCNpDtUf

By a large margin, Americans believe education should be directly accountable to families. Who (or what) holds education accountable today? Read more on the latest poll from our sister organization, yes. every kid. foundation.: https://lnkd.in/eeY8p96s

Missouri voters are calling for bold education reform. A new poll from our sister organization, yes. every kid. foundation., shows overwhelming support for expanding Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to all families — no income limits, no barriers. 💪 70% support universal eligibility 💪 77% say parents should choose their child’s school 💪 85% say improving education is “extremely important” The message is clear: families want flexibility, lawmakers have a mandate. 🗣️ “It’s time to put families in charge of education,” said Matt Frendewey, Vice President of Strategy at yes. every kid. foundation. 📊 Read more about what Missouri voters are saying → https://lnkd.in/e2e7DJkh

When presented with the plan to shut down the Department of Education, 59% of Americans support it. 👉 Parents are tired of top-down bureaucracy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eku3pEQJ