Dear John,

In 2021, 50CAN made major progress toward the definition and realization of this vision. We achieved 30 policy victories, from passing historic funding reform to the creation of free tutoring and summer school programs. Our local leaders addressed the internet and technology needs of millions of students and ensured there would be transparency and accountability for how federal stimulus funds are spent. To power this work, we trained over 3,500 new grassroot activists united through a bold new policy agenda: Believe in Better.

Our new vision for American education won’t come together all at once, but we believe when we look back, we will recognize 2021 as a crucial year when many of the key building blocks of the future took shape. We hope you’ll learn more about them by reading the 2021 CANnual Report.