2027 Legislative Prep Series: Education Challenges and Solutions
Hosted by the Learning Policy Institute
Cosponsored by Education Commission of the States, the National Association of State Boards of Education, and the National Conference of State Legislatures
As the 2027 legislative session approaches, state policymakers and education leaders will face a variety of education challenges. Building and sustaining the educator workforce, creating college and career pathways, improving math achievement, and investing in school leadership are among the critical education issues requiring evidence-based solutions.
This four-part webinar series offers timely, high-quality research and nonpartisan policy solutions, drawing from a broad range of state experiences. Each webinar will focus on a pressing education challenge and combine a research presentation with insights from leaders in both Democratic- and Republican-led states. The series provides current research, resources, and firsthand insights for states to create sustainable and effective policies to foster equitable opportunities for both students and educators.
Staffing Schools for Student Success
November 18, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. ET | How can states build and sustain a strong educator workforce so every student has access to effective teachers and school leaders? This webinar explores research and state policy strategies to recruit, prepare, and retain educators. Leaders from Arkansas and New Mexico will discuss how they approach persistent staffing challenges through educator preparation models, innovative staffing models, and incentives to attract and retain effective educators. Register >
Preparing Students for College, Career, and Economic Mobility
December 8, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. ET | Today's students need more than academic knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing society. This webinar explores research and state policy approaches that help schools better prepare students for college, careers, and economic mobility through innovative learning experiences, career pathways, and competency-based practices. Register >
Strengthening Math Achievement Through Research-Based Policy
December 10, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. ET | Improving math achievement remains a pressing challenge in states across the country and requires more than curriculum changes alone. This webinar examines research on the instructional conditions, educator supports, and learning environments that help all students succeed in math and explores state policy levers in Alabama and Maryland that can create those conditions and improve outcomes. Register >
Investing in School Leaders to Improve Schools and Student Outcomes
December 15, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. ET | Research increasingly demonstrates the critical role school leaders play in creating the conditions for students and educators to thrive. Effective principals influence teaching, student learning, school climate, teacher retention, and more. This webinar explores the impact that strong school leaders can have and the state policy approaches to develop, support, and retain them. Register >
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