Resources

Building Teacher and Leader Capacity
AI in K-12 Education: What School Divisions May Consider in Preparing for the Future
January 2025
A summary of emerging policy guidance and research on AI’s potential and risks in K–12 settings. Includes guiding questions for education leaders to consider as they plan for implementation. Read the Brief

Education Community Wellbeing
Student Behavior & Teacher Turnover in Post-pandemic Classrooms
December 2024
Highlights the connection between student behavioral challenges and teacher attrition. Recommends evidence-based practices to address post-pandemic behavior concerns in schools. Read the Brief

Education Community Wellbeing
Addressing Special Education Teacher Shortages in Virginia
October 2024
Summarizes current research on the causes of special education teacher shortages in Virginia and provides actionable, evidence-based strategies for local education leaders. Read the Brief

Education Community Wellbeing
Chronic Absenteeism: Best Practices to Increase Student Attendance
March 2024
Examines national and state-level data to explore rising chronic absenteeism rates by identifying patterns, contributing factors, and implications for educators and school division leaders while offering practical best practices to increase attendance. Read the Brief