Support for Students in Foster Care
This Policy Brief provides an overview of state policy approaches that address barriers for students in foster care, and it includes legislative examples from more than 10 states. This brief…
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50-State Comparison: Free and Compulsory School Age Requirements
Age requirements for free and compulsory education help policymakers ensure that students receive the benefits of early education and support a reduction in dropout rates. Depending on the state, students…
Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce
This Policy Brief provides a summary of key research on the benefits of expanding the racial/ethnic diversity of teachers in K-12 classrooms. It also features examples of state-level action intended…
State Information Request: Attendance Tied to Funding
A member of the media requested information about state attendance policies in response to COVID-19, specifically if states have frozen enrollment numbers for funding purposes. Our response includes state policies…
State Information Request: Changes to Instructional Time Requirements
A staff member at a governor’s office requested information on state adjustments to minimum instructional time requirements for the 2020-21 school year. Our response includes examples of states that have…