Webinars

Shifts in federal education funding—including changes to competitive grants and reductions to state formula programs—are reshaping how states support schools and students. This webinar shared key research and reflections from state leaders on navigating complex education funding challenges.

High schools must evolve to meet the needs of today’s students and prepare them for college, careers, and civic life. This webinar shared research on redesign strategies and how both legislators and education leaders play a crucial roles in advancing policies that make schools more relevant and effective.

From implementing strategies that help improve student attendance, engagement, and achievement to adjusting to changes in federal education funding, state policymakers have much to react to and accomplish in the 2026 legislative session. LPI and partners offer a timely webinar series, offering nonpartisan research, tools, and state examples to help inform effective state policy solutions.

Community schools unite students, families, educators, and community organizations to improve student learning and well-being. This webinar highlighted research and state perspectives on applying locally driven strategies to strengthen student outcomes.

California and Texas have had success in seeding, sustaining, and scaling high-quality, paid teacher residency programs. Hear from experts on the strategies they have used.

Experts explored strategies for managing declining enrollment through school redesign and responsive, community-centered models.

The convening explores how educator preparation can be strengthened with a focus on safety, belonging, and positive developmental relationships.

In this session, community schools in neighborhoods experiencing rapid demographic changes and high concentrations of poverty will share how they redesigned the high school experience to be student-centered, asset-based, and culturally responsive.

How redesigned high schools enable teachers to develop powerful, coherent practices through collaborative professional learning. Speakers discussed how redesigned high schools invest in preparing and supporting their teachers by providing opportunities for them to create a coherent set of practices and develop expertise.

How redesigned schools strengthen participation and learning through systems and structures that center student voice and family engagement. Experts discussed their experiences in building systems, structures, and environments that nurture the inclusion of students and families in decision-making and leadership roles.