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Austin Independent School District began redesigning all 11 of its high schools in 2005. This report summarizes the events, activities, workshops, community engagement, and lessons learned during the yearlong strategic planning process for this redesign initiative.
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While small schools tend to be better for students, the size of the school alone does not determine whether it will succeed. Looking at lessons learned from previous reform efforts, researchers provide an overview of design features found in successful small schools.
The EdPrepLab Policy Summit brings together leaders from across educator preparation, practice, and policy to explore pressing issues facing the field and elevate impactful policy solutions in states and in classrooms across the country.
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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.
