Reports

May 18, 2021 | Evidence shows outcomes for college enrollment, retention, and degree completion; earning potential in the labor market; and overall achievement are improved when students have access to advanced curricular opportunities in mathematics and science compared to students who take fewer or less rigorous courses. Yet equitable access to advanced courses remains out of reach for many students, particularly students of color and students from low-income families.

May 10, 2021 | Teachers created Social Justice Humanitas Academy (SJ Humanitas) envisioning a school that would “not only be a place of learning, but also a resource for the community.” Thus, they designed a community school that would bring together local resources, incorporate collaborative structures, and support students. The practices implemented at SJ Humanitas support whole child education to advance outcomes and support student well-being in alignment with the science of learning and development.

May 5, 2021 | Many education stakeholders have called for intensive remediation for students to address this year of disrupted schooling and potential learning loss. However, remediation alone will not meet students’ needs and could potentially deepen inequalities. Pandemic and post-pandemic learning environments should be centered on strong teacher-student relationships that address students’ social and emotional learning, creating intellectually rigorous and equitable educational settings

March 4, 2021 | A year into COVID-19, critical teacher shortages may jeopardize the safe reopening of schools. Research from interviews with California urban and rural district leaders sheds light on sustainable strategies including high-retention pathways and financial supports.

February 19, 2021 | Systemic challenges in New Mexico mean that a large number of students do not have access to a high quality education that prepares them for college and career—a situation made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the evidence-based ways that New Mexico policymakers can address educational challenges is through career and technical education pathways, which foster a range of positive outcomes for students.

January 12, 2021 | Community schools is an evidence-based approach that helps school staff and community members respond quickly and effectively to support children and young people who face barriers to educational success from poverty and cultural marginalization. New research in New Mexico examines how state policies can support community schools, both in the long term and as the state recovers from the COVID-19 crisis.

December 31, 2020 | In 2015, LPI began its work to bring high-quality evidence into policy and practice at the federal, state, and local levels with the goal of creating a stronger and more equitable education system. This report encompasses the past five years of research and impact and creates a blueprint for the work ahead.

December 1, 2020 | In New Mexico, children and young people who face barriers to school success from poverty and marginalization are the norm, not the exception. A year-long study from LPI is designed to provide New Mexico policymakers, stakeholders, leaders, and other interested parties a research perspective on the challenges facing education in the state and to identify evidence-based policies that could build a high-quality, equitable system.

November 12, 2020 | High-quality teacher residencies have the potential to address workforce challenges, including teacher shortages, underprepared educators, and, when adequately funded, workforce diversity. In 2018-19, California provided seed funding to jump-start or scale such programs. Recognizing that state funding may not always be reliable, programs are also working toward greater financial sustainability. This report examines the current state of teacher residencies in California and strategies these programs use to sustain funding, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.

October 27, 2020 | Research has found that high-quality professional learning opportunities for principals can build leadership capacity. This study reports on findings from a survey of elementary school principals on access to high-quality professional learning. The survey showed that, while most had access to professional development, far fewer were able to participate in authentic learning opportunities addressing deeper learning, student well-being, and equity.