John A. Lepine

Research Associate at the Oklahoma Center for Education Policy at the University of Oklahoma
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Report: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: How to Recruit and Retain Teachers of Color
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Diversifying the Teaching Profession: How to Recruit and Retain Teachers of Color

Apr 19 2018
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More and more states and districts are recognizing that recruiting and retaining teachers of color can help meet their students' needs while also helping to curb critical teacher shortages. But prospective teachers of color encounter unique barriers to entering and staying in the profession. High-retention pathways—combining high-quality clinically rich preparation with financial support—can be especially effective at reversing those trends.
Building an Early Learning System that Works: Next Steps for California
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Building an Early Learning System that Works: Next Steps for California

Jan 23 2018
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There is overwhelming evidence that children’s early years, from birth through preschool, are a crucial time for their development, and that high-quality early learning opportunities support children’s school readiness, promote later life success, and yield a return of up to $7 for every $1 invested. Providing access to high-quality ECE for all children in California will require a comprehensive approach to turning an uncoordinated set of underfunded programs into a true system of supports for children, families, and providers. A complement to LPI’s earlier report Understanding California’s Early Care and Education System, this report examines the challenges California’s counties face in providing ECE and provides recommendations for improving access to high-quality ECE for all children.
The Promise of Performance Assessments: Innovations in High School Learning and Higher Education Admissions
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The Promise of Performance Assessments: Innovations in High School Learning and Higher Education Admissions

Jan 18 2018
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A new study looks at the use of performance assessments for both K-12 learning and college admission, placement and advising. The study is the first research produced through Reimagining College Access, a national initiative of the Learning Policy Institute and EducationCounsel that for the first time brings together k-12 and higher education policy and practice leaders to recognize and foster high-quality k–12 performance assessment systems.