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Exploring New Research on Pre-K Outcomes

This Policy Brief analyzes 15 research studies on the effectiveness of pre-K outcomes in programs across the country and finds evidence of sustaining effects beyond kindergarten. Download

May 18, 2020

Early Education (P-3)

Policy Report

AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, NC, NY, OK, TN, VA

Assessment, Attendance, Standards & Curriculum

Enhancing STEM in P-3 Education

This Policy Guide, informed by experts in early education and STEM fields, identifies policies and actions a state can adopt to bring STEM opportunities to the early grades (pre-K through […]

Jan. 22, 2020

Early Education (P-3)

Policy Report

IA, ID, NV, UT, VA, WA

STEM/STEAM

What Can We Learn From NAEP?

Mississippi and the District of Columbia, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you. The Magnolia State and the nation’s capital were the only jurisdictions to see significant improvements in […]

Nov. 4, 2019

K-12

Blog Post

DC, MS

Accountability, Assessment

Preparing Students for Learning, Work and Life Through STEAM Education

This Policy Brief shares insights from a recent Thinkers Meeting that looked beyond existing state policies and explored new pathways to guide future practice, research and policy work to support […]

Sept. 4, 2019

Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12, Postsecondary

Policy Report

CA, GA, NV, OH, PA, SC

Arts, ESSA, STEM/STEAM

Policy Considerations for STEAM Education

This Policy Brief highlights state policies and practices — including access efforts, federal and state funding and statewide coordination — that can help states to advance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, […]

March 4, 2019

K-12

Policy Report

AK, GA, IN, NC, NV, OH, RI, SC

Arts, ESSA, STEM/STEAM

50-State Comparison: State Summative Assessments

As a condition of receiving federal funds, the Every Student Succeeds Act requires state education agencies to implement statewide assessments in mathematics and English language arts every year in third […]

April 11, 2018

Developmental Education: An Introduction for Policymakers

This report, released in collaboration with the Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness, explains the importance of developmental education, its current challenges and how policymakers can contribute to improving […]

Feb. 12, 2018

Postsecondary

Policy Report

CA, FL, MO, NC, NY, TN, TX, VA

Transitions

A State Policymaker's STEM Playbook

This Promising Practices in Education report highlights the Utah STEM Action Center as a case study of legislation that includes three essential elements of a successful STEM program: statewide coordination, […]

Sept. 28, 2016

High School, K-12

Policy Report

Standards & Curriculum, STEM/STEAM