State & Federal Reform

The Center’s work is based on two premises: that public schools should be measured against the goal of educating all children well, and that current institutions too often fail to achieve this goal. Our research uses evidence from the field and lessons learned from other sectors to understand complicated problems and to design innovative and practical solutions for policymakers, elected officials, parents, educators, and community leaders.

The Center examines education reform efforts at the state and federal levels, and seeks a better understanding of the way federal and state governments can support educational innovation, accountability, and performance.