Covid-19: 50CAN is shifting our approach to support students, parents and educators in the new educational reality.

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To us, reimagining American K–12 education is more than a just cause, it’s the most important work we can do as a democracy. Equipped with nonpartisan research and proven tools, 50CAN citizen-advocates drive the creation of stronger, more equitable schools in every state and community in our network.

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As we enter year two of the Covid era of education in America, the focus is shifting from emergency response to recovery. Those local recovery plans in K-12 education will be fueled in large part by an unprecedented level of new federal spending, totaling $190 billion...50CAN

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Special Needs Scholarship Expansion: A Key Victory for Georgia Kids

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SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP EXPANSION GOES TO GOVERNOR IN A KEY VICTORY FOR GEORGIA KIDS

Georgia students with special needs and their families experienced a significant victory today. Legislation to expand educational options is now on its way to Governor Kemp for his signature. After clearing the House last Thursday, today the Georgia State Senate gave final approval to SB47.

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Stronger together

The 50CAN network grows every year to include more CANs, affiliates, fellowship communities, neighborhood initiatives and more. Here’s a peek at where we work.

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Leadership Team

Jonathan Nikkila

Senior Vice President

ConnCAN

Subira Gordon

Executive Director

Leadership Team Vallay Varro

Vallay Varro

President

CarolinaCAN

Marcus Brandon

Executive Director, CarolinaCAN

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