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States across the country are rethinking high school to give students stronger skills and more relevant learning experiences. Their efforts offer a clearer picture of how policy shifts can create schools that better prepare students for life after graduation.
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State leaders from California and Kentucky joined LPI's opening Legislative Prep Session webinar and shared how community schools are helping students succeed in their states. They discussed the ways that locally driven strategies, grounded in research and community partnerships, are improving achievement, attendance, and student well-being in states across the political spectrum.
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.
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As schools grapple with post-pandemic learning setbacks, a powerful and evidence-based approach is helping students rebound. Community schools—rooted in deep family engagement, expanded learning, and integrated supports—are driving some of the strongest learning gains in the nation.
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.
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Federal changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), including modifications to Medicaid and SNAP, will alter how states identify students from low-income backgrounds. This, along with changes affecting student attendance and enrollment, will impact state education funding systems, prompting the need to adopt short- and long-term strategies for funding stability and equity.
Professional learning opportunities curated to support educators and leaders in school transformation. Offerings include resources and strategies that deepen practice, build collaborative capacity, and support equity-driven change across schools and communities.
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This practice brief from EdPrepLab highlights the partnership between Montclair State University’s Network for Educational Renewal and the Paterson Public School District in northern New Jersey, illustrating how a coherent, transparent structure grounded in mutual accountability can sustain effective collaboration over time.
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When classroom educators connect to a student’s life experiences and cultural backgrounds, known as culturally responsive teaching, they create a sense of belonging and emotional safety, which often increases students’ participation and motivation. Applying this approach to expanded learning programs in elementary and secondary schools can result in powerful outcomes.
