Funding What Works in Education:
Connecticut’s Unique Education Research Collaborative

Using a small portion of its federal K-12 recovery funds, Connecticut has established an innovative research collaboration between the State Department of Education and numerous, highly respected research institutions, including Yale University and the University of Connecticut. Already, the initiative is providing real-time data and analysis on the effectiveness of K-12 recovery programs, including a pandemic-era home visitor program meant to address chronic absenteeism. To learn more, click here. 

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism:
Connecticut’s Learner Engagement and Attendance Program

The Collaborative for Student Success spotlights the innovative Learner Engagement and Attendance Program being leveraged in 15 Connecticut school districts to address chronic absenteeism, help families tackle obstacles to schooling following the pandemic, and ultimately get kids re-engaged in learning. For more information on LEAP, click here. 

Zeroing in on Student Outcomes:
North Dakota’s Be Legendary School Board Training

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is investing $500,000 in federal relief funds to create a comprehensive school board training institute, which includes two years of ongoing coaching for participating board members. Click here to learn more. 

K 12 Recovery:

Using Federal Funds to Drive Improved Student Outcomes

Education leaders from the Collaborative for Student Success, the Education Trust, Communities in Schools, 50CAN, and the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University discuss bright spots in K-12 recovery and share where bold investments are already resulting in expanded opportunities for students.