Elementary and secondary school construction — referred to here as capital school construction — is the nation’s second-largest capital investment for state and local governments. It is surpassed only by…
June 6, 2023
50-State Comparison
Finance, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
Following a high-quality early care and education experience, the kindergarten-through-third-grade years set the foundation upon which future learning builds; and strengthening this continuum creates opportunities for later success. Key policy…
June 2, 2023
50-State Comparison
Early Education (P-3)
Nationwide
Assessment, Attendance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders
A state education leader asked for research that connects kindergarten school readiness with later student outcomes. Our response includes a summary of national research on school readiness and some examples…
July 7, 2022
State Information Request
K-12
CO, GA, IL, LA, MD, MS, SD
Students & Families, Transitions
This Policy Guide explores these four principles and outlines examples in Colorado, Texas…
October 12, 2021
Policy Report
High School, Postsecondary
CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, OH, TN, TX, UT, WA
Accountability, Finance, Governance, Students & Families, Transitions
Although diversity in higher education has continued to increase over the past 20 years, colleges and universities continue to enroll Black, Latinx and American Indian students in bachelor’s programs at…
July 22, 2021
Policy Report
Accountability, Finance, Governance, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions