Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University’s Post

📣 Exciting news: CEPR is launching a new initiative, States Leading States (SLS), to identify and spread effective state and local education policies across the country. The continuing decline in NAEP reading scores announced today highlights both the need and the potential impact of the new initiative. Starting in Spring 2026, SLS will release an annual report on promising state and local policies—such as early literacy reforms, state-organized tutoring programs, or postsecondary programs for older students—aimed at driving state-level policy change across the country. Funded by a generous $10 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation, this work addresses a critical need to systematically evaluate state policy innovations and share what works, paving the way for enduring impact. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/egix9iky Additional information about the 2026 topic and partners will be announced on CEPR’s website throughout spring 2025.