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Investing in equitable educational opportunities isn’t just a moral imperative—it makes practical and economic sense. Proven interventions reduce longstanding opportunity gaps and can unlock billions in annual benefits while building a stronger, more prosperous future for the nation.
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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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Well-prepared teachers are essential during early years of learning, which form the foundation for lifelong success. A study examining early childhood credentialing programs in Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York sheds light on strategies institutions of higher education can use to promote quality and accessibility of ECE credential programs.
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Well-prepared teachers are essential during the early years of learning, which form the foundation for lifelong success; and yet fewer than half of U.S. states require teachers to hold a credential. State-level policies governing the credentialing of early childhood teachers in Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York illustrate how states can support a high-quality preschool workforce.
Abby SchachnerVictoria WangCathy YunSara Plasencia Chris MauermanCordy McJunkinsDeborah Stipek
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Well-prepared teachers are essential during the early years of learning, which form the foundation for lifelong success; and yet fewer than half of U.S. states require teachers to hold a credential. This national landscape highlights the key decisions states and preparation programs face and strategies for strengthening teacher preparation.
Desiree Carver-ThomasMelanie Leung-GagnéEmma García
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A diverse teacher workforce is vital to student achievement and school climate, yet only about 20% of U.S. teachers are people of color. Barriers for teachers of color include limited access to comprehensive preparation, lower pay, higher debt, and less supportive working conditions. Research sheds light on conditions that foster retention.
Desiree Carver-ThomasMelanie Leung-GagnéEmma García
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A diverse teacher workforce is vital to student achievement and school climate, yet only about 20% of U.S. teachers are people of color. Barriers for teachers of color include limited access to comprehensive preparation, lower pay, higher debt, and less supportive working conditions. Research sheds light on conditions that foster retention.
